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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...

Rescued graveyard on display for heritage day

A historically-important city graveyard, which has been brought back from neglect and disrepair, will be on display to the public this weekend as part of an national heritage event. <SEPT 10-11>

At least 1,300 Dissenters - Protestants who dissented from the strictures of the Anglican Church - were buried in a small plot off Magdalen Road in Exeter between 1748 and 1854– known as the Dissenters’ Graveyard.

The graveyard will be open to the public this Saturday <September 10> and Sunday <September 11> for visitors to discover the progress made on the...

Ladies Do Land Rover Off-Roading Experience

Authored by Ladies Do
Posted: Fri, 09/09/2016 - 12:15pm

Recently rebranded all-female network, Ladies Do , held their greatly anticipated off-roading event on Wednesday 7 September at Land Rover Experience West Country .

Network owner and driving enthusiast, Ashley Petrons, says “Having done this experience before, I wanted to encourage fellow females to get behind the wheel and challenge themselves navigating this tough terrain. It also proves an unexpectedly good networking environment as there is a constant swap between drivers and passengers, so everyone gets to chat in a more relaxed environment than they would at a formal...

Devonshire Freemasons Help with the Costs of Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support's Financial Grant Scheme has recently been boosted by a donation of £5,000 from the Devonshire Freemasons. The donation was made after the Freemason's learned of the financial struggle people are facing when diagnosed with cancer.

Area Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, Suzie Warren, said "We are so grateful for the support we have received from the Devonshire Freemasons. This donation will have a direct impact on people in Devon struggling with the cost of cancer."

Suzie went on to say, "Many people find themselves having to stop work or reduce...

Let a firefighter wash your car

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, 10 September to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a...

Have you considered adoption?

As National Adoption Week kicks off next month (17th -23rd October), Families for Children is once again appealing to those who have ever thought about adoption in Exeter not to hold back, and possibly consider opening their hearts to an older child, sibling group or those with extra needs.

FFC is also looking for those families who may consider fostering to adopt – a new service which places babies and very young children with adoptive parents.

The charity is holding the following events in September and October.

September

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See some of Exeter finest buildings - for free!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/07/2016 - 11:44am

Some of Exeter’s most fascinating buildings will open their doors to the public free of charge next week for Heritage Open Days.

Among those taking part are Exeter’s Guildhall, the Barnfield Theatre, Princesshay ,Tuckers Hall, 21 The Mint, various Red Coat Guided tours and Exeter’s Underground Passages. The event runs from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 September.

Many of the venues participating are not usually open to the public or otherwise charge an entry fee. This is a unique opportunity to explore these sometimes hidden, often curious, and always interesting places. This...

Concern over increase in people turning to Citizens Advice Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/07/2016 - 11:24am

Citizens Advice Exeter, today said it was concerned about an increases in enquiries about welfare benefits, employment and housing.

In the first four-months of the financial year the charity helped 14% more people when compared to the same period in 2015.

The advice trends over the period were as follows:

Housing Overall, the charity dealt with 10.9% more housing enquiries. The main increases being:

• 94.7% about housing association properties • 77.2% about actual homelessness • 7.0% about threatened homelessness

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Is your business cyber secure?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/07/2016 - 6:41am

Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service is hosting a free event in October to help businesses protect themselves against digital threats.

Digital crime can affect any business which uses a computer or communicates digitally with customers or suppliers.

If your business uses email, online banking and internet marketing your business could potentially be at risk from cyber rogues.

Trading standards wants to give local businesses the tools to protect themselves against online scammers by informing them on the ways they could be targeted and what to look out for...

City company plans 100 new jobs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/06/2016 - 3:31pm

Sowton-based EMC Advisory Services is set to create 100 new jobs in the next year after an £8 million management buyout.

Management team James Scarth and Richard Hopwood plan to introduce new services to expand the claims management company.

EMC Advisory Services already employs 220 people at Sowton in Exeter, Torquay, Paignton and Taunton. Now, new jobs will be created across the four offices in roles including telephony, sales and service, specialist claims, legal roles and support including IT.

James Scarth, Joint Managing Director, said: “This is a great...

Exeter Professor awarded prestigious international diabetes prize

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/06/2016 - 12:55pm

A world-leading diabetes expert at the University of Exeter Medical School has won a top international Diabetes prize, for understanding and improving care in genetic diabetes worldwide.

Andrew Hattersley, who works as a a Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University and a diabetes consultant at the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, is only the second person to be awarded the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)–Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence. The prize recognises Professor Hattersley’s outstanding research into genetic...

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