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Exeter based Browne Jacobson first law firm to back national volunteering effort

UK and Ireland law firm, Browne Jacobson is backing a national effort to mobilise millions of volunteers while strengthening its employee volunteering offer, as a Founder Member of GoVo , the digital volunteering platform developed by Royal Voluntary Service.

Built in partnership with hundreds of charities, GoVo and GoVo for Business – the platform’s corporate interface - aim to expand the reach and impact of volunteering nationwide.

As a Founder Member, Browne Jacobson will work alongside Royal Voluntary Service, one of the largest volunteering organisations in Britain...

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Number of companies In Devon passes 60,000 milestone for first time

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/11/2022 - 8:49pm

Latest figures show that Devon is home to more than 60,000 companies for the very first time – highlighting its popularity as a place to do business.

There are now 60,428 businesses registered in the county according to company secretarial software specialists Inform Direct, based on statistics from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.

The milestone announcement follows Devon enjoying a record year for company formations during 2021, when it recorded 6,825 new businesses.

John Korchak, Director of Operations at Inform Direct said: “These...

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Free workshops and check-ins on offer to boost Devon’s wellbeing

Independent charity Devon Communities Together (DCT) has launched a new wellbeing programme, Wellbeing Works, to support people and businesses in Devon to prioritise their wellbeing and resilience as we continue to recover from the pandemic.

People can access free 1-2-1 wellbeing check-ins with trained volunteers or join one of a series of online workshops designed to share tools and techniques for better wellbeing. There are a whole range of two-hour workshops on offer, from the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’, to ‘Wellbeing at Work’ and even ‘Doodling for Wellbeing’, plus many more....

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Free training and 1-2-1 support for community businesses and social enterprises to help Devon ‘Do Business Differently’

Independent charity Devon Communities Together (DCT) is providing a series of free training workshops as part of a whole package of support for community businesses in Devon.

Alongside the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), New Prosperity Devon and Stir to Action, DCT is engaging with local communities to support the development of social enterprises, community businesses, community groups, sole traders and anyone with a great idea for their community.

The free workshops begin later this month and will take place in Barnstaple and Tavistock, with online events also...

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Exeter Community Energy wins award for saving 2,590 households £1.3m

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has been announced as the winning Community Energy Initiative at this year’s UK Green Energy Awards. Exeter Community Energy’s win primarily reflects its Healthy Homes for Wellbeing scheme, which has helped people far beyond the reaches of Exeter to fight their way out of fuel poverty.

The scheme has assisted 2,590 homes in 2021, saving clients an estimated £1.3 million. The scheme advising households on how to reduce their energy bills, cutting their carbon emissions, and fighting climate change in the process. Healthy Homes sits alongside ECOE’s...

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Poultry owners reminded to take 'measures' to reduce risk of spreading bird flu

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 04/08/2022 - 3:55pm

The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is reminding all keepers of poultry that they are legally required to take measures to reduce the risk of bird flu spreading .

On Wednesday (April 6) avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in a bird at a premises near Newton St Cyres, Mid Devon, and another case is suspected at a premises near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge.

All birds on both premises were due to be humanely culled. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been placed around the Newton St Cyres premises and a 3km Temporary Control Zone and...

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Exeter Chamber appoints its first CEO

Exeter Chamber has announced the appointment of Richard Marsh as the first Chief Executive Officer of the business membership organisation. Richard joins the Chamber at an exciting yet critical time, with many businesses needing continued support to help them through challenging times inflicted by the Covid pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.

Richard is a well-known figure in the city’s business community and brings with him over 30 years of experience gained across marketing, branding and business development.

As CEO, Richard will work with the current Board to drive...

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Free business finance event for South West businesses

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 04/07/2022 - 7:38pm

The Heart of the South West LEP is holding a business support event in Paignton on 10th May, aimed at foreign-owned SMEs in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.

Accessing financial and business support is crucial for business growth. As part of the Heart of the South West LEP’s aims to support economic and business growth in the region, the LEP are holding a free Access to Finance event for foreign-owned SMEs.

The Access to Finance seminar will offer guidance on Government funds and grants available to foreign-owned businesses, and business support available from the Heart...

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Leading property consultancy announces Exeter promotion

A leading property consultancy has made a senior promotion at its Exeter office as part of the firm’s ongoing growth.

Fisher German has promoted Stephanie Christensen, who is part of the firm’s valuation team, to senior surveyor.

Stephanie specialises in the valuation of rural and residential properties for purposes including taxation, secured lending and estate planning matters.

She originally joined Fisher German’s Stafford office as a graduate in 2017 before relocating to the firm’s Exeter office, and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered...

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Wellbeing support offered through Devon's recovery programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2022 - 9:53pm

Businesses in Devon are now able to access free wellbeing support through a new initiative launched by Devon County Council.

Wellbeing Works is offering support until March 2023, backed with £100,000 from Devon County Council’s £6 million recovery programme. The initiative is being delivered on behalf of Devon County Council by independent charity Devon Communities Together.

Wellbeing Works builds upon the Listening Ear pilot project last year which provided business owners with the opportunity to chat informally to an experienced volunteer about whatever was making them...

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Sparks Commercial Services Grows with Exeter Acquisition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:41pm

Independent Renault Trucks distributor, Sparks Commercial Services, is widening its reach across the South West with the acquisition of Renault Truck Commercials Exeter.

Operating as Sparks Commercials Exeter from 1st April 2022, this latest acquisition takes the number of Sparks Commercial Services sites to five, joining well-established facilities in Southampton, Portsmouth, Poole and Swindon. The company has confirmed that all 12 former employees of Renault Truck Commercials Exeter will transfer to Sparks Commercial Services to join its growing workforce of 122.

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