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E2E welcomes global entrepreneur Bassim Haidar to its Advisory Board
E2E welcomes global entrepreneur Bassim Haidar to its Advisory Board

E2E, a leading organisation dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bassim Haidar to its advisory board. Haidar, a highly successful business owner and philanthropist, brings a wealth of experience in startups, financial inclusion, technology, globalisation,…

Spotlight On – Samantha Wiltshire, Founder/Social Media Strategist and Content Creator at Samantha Wiltshire Social
Spotlight On – Samantha Wiltshire, Founder/Social Media Strategist and Content Creator at…

Sam is a social media strategist and personal brand manager who takes the overwhelm and confusion out of marketing yourself on Instagram and LinkedIn. She offers practical, unflappable expertise to help you create content, show up consistently and reach your goals. Tell us a little bit about your business… / or the…

PE teacher recognised as a Community Hero by Derby County
PE teacher recognised as a Community Hero by Derby County

PE Teacher Alan Higgins has been scooping accolades this year in recognition of his work to widen participation in a variety of sports through his role at Oakwood Junior School.  Alan won an EFL (English Football League) Community Heroes award. It was part of the EFL new Community Weekends which see Clubs, managers…

No.5 Recovery Hub team for homeless people honoured with top awards
No.5 Recovery Hub team for homeless people honoured with top awards

Team members from a day centre in Leicester providing vital support to homeless people have received High Sheriff Awards in recognition of their service to the community. No.5 day centre’s Diane Taylor, a Senior Recovery Worker, who has worked at the centre for almost 24 years, and members of the New Testament…

Spotlight On – Greet Jans, Joint Managing Director of Future Platforms
Spotlight On – Greet Jans, Joint Managing Director of Future Platforms

Greet has almost 20 years of experience working in design and recently moved into business leadership. As the Joint Managing Director at Future Platforms, I am passionate about leading a business where we make things people love. I have almost 20 years of experience in leadership, digital design, and design strategy,…

Space Park Leicester celebrates International Women’s Day with “New Voices” showcase
Space Park Leicester celebrates International Women’s Day with “New Voices”…

Space Park Leicester is delighted to announce the success of its inaugural “New Voices” event, held last Friday in celebration of International Women’s Day. This inspirational occasion marked the commencement of a new series of social networking events exclusively tailored for the space community,…

How can Scottish Christians connect with younger generations?
How can Scottish Christians connect with younger generations?

At a time where traditional methods of spreading the Gospel seem to face resistance, veteran TV producer, speaker and author Craig D. Forrest offers a compelling insight: Scotland’s churches can strategically adapt to the modern world. By leveraging digital technology and social platforms, faith based…

Charity bike ride aiming for 1000 smiles from 100 miles steps up a gear with new partnership and top cyclist
Charity bike ride aiming for 1000 smiles from 100 miles steps up a gear with new partnership and…

A new partnership is getting the wheels rolling on a 100-mile bike ride to support two charities giving low tech breaks to hundreds of Derbyshire children who might not otherwise get a holiday at all. Cosy Foundation, the charitable arm of Kings Award winning sustainable outdoor children’s furniture business Cosy…

Inspirational optometrist calls for employers to support working mums
Inspirational optometrist calls for employers to support working mums

A pregnant working mum who has spent 14 years climbing the career progression ladder from teenage dispensing assistant to fully qualified optometrist spoke of the need for employers to support women as mothers and professionals. Rebecca Walker, 32, says she has never felt held back by her gender in the optometry…

Spotlight On – Ryan Nobbs, Co-Owner of Evergreen Financial Planning
Spotlight On – Ryan Nobbs, Co-Owner of Evergreen Financial Planning

Ryan is the Co-Owner of Evergreen Financial Planning, which is a financial advisory business providing holistic advice and support to clients of all ages and backgrounds throughout the UK. Ryan has a wealth of experience within the industry and is determined to make the finance industry accessible to more people.…