Local Charity offers support during pandemic
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A Stoke-on-Trent charity, who had to suspend the majority of its services when the coronavirus struck, has been busy supporting a local authority to create self-isolation units for homeless people. Not only were all staff members at Emmaus North Staffs recently furloughed, apart from executive lead John Webbe, but also the doors were closed on […]
CAFAG adapts services to remain at the heart of the community during pandemic
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A local charity – which has made several adjustments to the way they provide their services during the coronavirus pandemic – is helping to support hundreds of vulnerable residents each week. Chell Area Family Action Group (CAFAG) provide activities designed to improve the physical, mental and social health of the communities surrounding them....
Cheshire company delivers Electrosan sanitiser free of charge to Care Homes and and a Hospice
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A Crewe-based company which has worked flat out during the Covid-19 pandemic supplying its revolutionary non-alcohol based sanitiser spray, has delivered around £18,500 worth of stock to care homes and hospices in Cheshire and Staffordshire. Electrosan, from Qualkem Brands, is scientifically stabilised electrically modified water and is proven to kill 99.9999%...
Success in securing major projects sees One Way Electrical back to work following Covid-19 lockdown
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Essential work to support elderly care homes and the UK’s waste to the energy sector has sparked a return to work at commercial electrical specialists. One Way Electrical, who are based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent had 10 of its 12-strong team on furlough as lockdown saw all but emergency work come to a halt. Now staff […]
Craig rewarded with Directorship at growing financial service company
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From TV repairs, through computers to schools to mortgage adviser, Craig Adams has never been afraid to learn and change. Now Craig, of Newchapel, has been rewarded for his efforts with an appointment as Director at leading Staffordshire financial company Signature Financial Services. Craig, a father of two, quit a safe job as a hardware […]
Leading fitness and nutrition experts see an online business boom
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Fitness and nutrition experts Train Learn Go have seen an expansion to their client base since switching to online sessions during the coronavirus lockdown. Usually 45-minute training sessions are carried out in the home or place of work by leading professional trainers, but with the current restrictions in place bespoke 1-2-1 programmes are being run...
LONGTON SUPPLIER STEPS UP DELIVERIES TO MEET DEMAND FOR ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS
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A Stoke-on-Trent supplier has added extra deliveries to help meet the demands from local businesses and organisations needing essential cleaning products and protective equipment during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Chemical Hut has its own warehouse in Longton and supplies a vast range of products including cleaning chemicals, medical supplies and personal...
Ability to adapt adds up to 10 years of growth for training provider Stepping Stones
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An ability to adapt has been the hallmark for Stepping Stones Education and Training which celebrates 10 years in business this spring. The Lymedale Business Park based company has worked in almost all business sectors, from prisons to large corporate companies, and helped hundreds of young people to get into work. “I guess you could […]
Birthday Brand Revamp for Hope Creative
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A Stafford design company is celebrating it’s 11th birthday with a rebrand. Hope Creative was founded in 2009 by Andrew Hope. They’ve created a new logo and rebranded their website and suite of marketing material to reflect a new image for 2020. The company who have a team of associates deliver a full suite of […]
Expert advice on how to get life and business insurance despite the Covid-19 pandemic
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Life and business insurance policies are still available despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Staffordshire Moorlands based expert Tom Gronkiewicz. Tom, of GRN Financial Services, has been busy during the current crisis as the pandemic has brought the need to support their families into sharp focus for many business owners. “People are...