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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools, and further education (FE) colleges.

Available now, IMP Finance is designed to tackle one of the most persistent frustrations for education finance teams: the disconnect between budgets and actuals that can turn month-end into a lengthy exercise in correcting and reclassifying transactions.

Unlike traditional finance systems, IMP Finance uses a budget...

New kits for Exeter footballers

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:41am

A football club that offers adults with disabilities the chance to get involved in the beautiful game has received a cash boost for new kits courtesy of a leading UK housebuilder.

Exeter City Ability Counts FC has been handed a £1,000 grant thanks to Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions scheme, which has seen over £400,000 donated nationally this year.

The South West branch of the business, based in Exeter, has £2,000 to give away each month courtesy of the initiative.

Will Allan, Ability Counts chairman, said: “The club is in jubilant mood since...

The Stable to open at Queen St Dining

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:37am

The Stable restaurant is set to be next to open in Exeter’s Queen St. Dining and has marked the occasion by putting two vintage caravans on the roof.

The Southern restaurant, opening Thursday 29th September, will be the fourth to open in Exeter’s new dining destination, following the successful unveiling of Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and Absurd Bird.

The Exeter restaurant will be the 16th branch of this Southern-based pizza, pie and cider chain. With locations in neighbouring cities, Bristol and Plymouth, it is sure to be a popular choice with Exeter diners....

Conference places available for key office staff

Delegate places at a unique conference offering training, development and networking for key office staff from across the south west are being snapped up quickly.

The inaugural Joint PA Networks’ conference has been developed through a collaboration between the PA Networks of Exeter, Bristol and Cardiff.

The event, which takes place at the Mercure Grand Hotel in Bristol from 9am until 5.30pm on Friday October 14, has been designed to cater for personal assistants, virtual assistants, secretaries and administrative staff.

Kim Glover, of the Exeter PA Network, said: ‘...

Mid Devon apprentices shortlisted for top award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/26/2016 - 10:43am

Three talented apprentices from HepcoMotion in Tiverton have been shortlisted for a prestigious regional apprentice award at this year’s EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.

Thomas West, Matthew Dower and Craig Capel were selected along with 18 other apprentices from across the South West after impressing judges with their hard work, dedication and determination to pursue a career in manufacturing.

The apprentices will find out who has been crowned regional winner at a ceremony taking place at At-Bristol, Anchor Rd, Bristol on 9 November 2016. If successful, they will then go...

Plea to help care for our feathered friends on the Exe

Dog owners, water users and walkers enjoying the Exmouth Nature Reserve are being urged by the Exe Estuary Managment Partnership to follow a few simple rules to avoid disturbing protected birds this autumn.

Over the next few weeks thousands of birds, including brent geese, wigeon and northern pintail ducks, are expected to make their annual journey from the Arctic to East Devon.

Most of these birds start the autumn on the estuary at Exmouth because the mild climate and ice-free waters provide a good feeding ground.

They are attracted by the nourishing eel grass...

Old Mill up for top industry award

Exeter accountants and financial planners Old Mill has been shortlisted for one of the accountancy industry’s most prestigious awards thanks to its innovative attitude to rewarding staff.

Old Mill has been shortlisted for ‘Most Innovative Practice’ at the British Accountancy Awards for adopting a process which allows staff who perform well to acquire equity, no matter their grade or status, as Managing Director Ian Carlson, explains.

“We have abandoned the traditional partnership model in favour of a true meritocracy that allows everyone to share in the success they help to...

City firm supports Hospiscare

Another success story for recently expanded city-based Bluegrass Computer Services.

Their 24/7 support 365 days per year has gained another client closer to home – Exeter’s much loved Hospiscare, a local adult hospice charity, providing end of life care and support for patients diagnosed with any type of terminal illness and their families, in Exeter, East and Mid Devon.

The company, based at Pynes Hill, is now providing round the clock computer support to the charity’s hard working teams in their 30 locations in and around Devon.

Chris Thomas, Bluegrass Managing...

Wollen Michelmore Solicitors open new office

Wollen Michelmore Solicitors have relocated their Barnstaple office to a new ‘easy to access’ location, just outside of town.

On Friday 16th September the team opened the doors of the new office at Avery House, Liberty Road at the Roundswell Business Park. All six members of the team are ready and operational and look forward to welcoming existing and new clients.

Award winning Wollen Michelmore has been serving the Devon legal community for the last 150 years and during the last decade it has grown significantly. The firm excels in its private client and property work and...

Integral’s Bernie McPhail shortlisted for 2016 BIFM Award ‘Manager of the Year’

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/25/2016 - 10:20pm

National Account Director, Bernie McPhail, is a finalist in the upcoming 2016 BIFM Awards for Manager of the Year.

Bernie has been working with Integral for the past three years and has demonstrated repeated success across a series a roles, most notably his ownership of our largest contract; The Co-Operative Group. The self-proclaimed, ‘most anticipated event in the FM calendar’, was first held in 2001 and, growing in stature year-on-year, the Awards are now very influential. As the FM industry is constantly evolving, the award categories have changed to mirror this and as a result...

Bright Futures' talent on show at accountants' event

A unique talent event for promoting teamwork skills among young accountants recently took place at Exeter University.

The X-Factor-inspired show called "Bishop Fleming's Got Talent" was the culmination of many months of work by the Bright Futures team of the Top 40 firm, made up of members of an innovative 12-month personal development and mentoring programme, who were given an opportunity to shine in front of their peers.

On stage at the university's Forum building were a mixture of live and recorded performances covering dance, singing, stage show scenes, and even a...

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