TEDCO – from Chief Superintendent to Business Founder
After three decades in policing, many people would be looking forward to a well-earned retirement. For Samantha Rennison, however, stepping away from a career that saw her rise to Chief Superintendent and lead some of the country’s most specialist operational policing teams revealed something unexpected: she wasn’t finished helping people succeed. Today, Samantha is the […]
CWRT – Turning a 10 year dream into a new chapter for Capitol Gym
How a 10-Year Dream Became a New Chapter for One of Coventry’s Oldest Gyms For more than a decade, Tamara “Tammie” Tirzite dreamed of owning her own gym. When the opportunity arose to take over Capitol Gym, a much-loved Coventry fitness institution approaching 40 years in business, CWRT provided a £150,000 loan to help make […]
First Enterprise – Empowering Creativity Through Inclusive Finance
A passion for art, decades of experience and a desire to bring creativity into the local community have helped Shadi Shokoohi turn her lifelong ambition into a growing business in Coventry. Through Shadi Fine Art Studio, Shadi offers professional painting and drawing lessons to adults, helping budding artists develop their skills, build confidence and discover […]
New Anglia Growth Hub – High Growth Team supports Environair’s Expansion
A family-owned manufacturing business in Norfolk is embracing automation, innovation and new opportunities after receiving tailored business support from New Anglia Growth Hub’s High Growth Team. Environair Systems Limited, based in Catfield, has been manufacturing ductwork since the 1980s. Following a period of significant organic growth and increasing demand, the business reached a point where […]
NEN Member UP Recognised for Inspiring the Next Generation of Creative and Digital Talent
NEN member UP is celebrating a major achievement after receiving the Employer Recognition Award for Outstanding Commitment to Inspiring Future Talent in Creative and Digital at the Youth Futures Celebration and Insights Day. The award recognises UP’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people, educators and industry partners across South London, with much of […]
UMi’s FUEL Roadshow Generates £6.1m Funding Pipeline for Yorkshire Businesses
A national business funding roadshow helping ambitious businesses connect with investors, lenders and advisers has helped generate a £6.1 million funding pipeline. FUEL: Yorkshire, held in Rotherham and delivered by national business support and funding specialist UMi, brought together entrepreneurs, funders and business support organisations for a day of one-to-one meetings, expert advice and practical […]
North East BIC helps Sunderland nurses turn clinical expertise into a thriving aesthetics business
For two Sunderland nurses, decades of clinical experience provided the foundation for a new business venture, but it was the support of North East BIC that helped them take the leap from healthcare professionals to business owners. Sisters Hayley Dodds and Joanne Matthews, who together have more than 45 years of nursing experience, launched Sister […]
Allia Impact announces leadership transition as Martin Clark steps down after 30 years; Umesh Kumar named CEO
Leadership change marks continuity of mission as Allia Impact continues to champion the UKs mission-led founders Allia Impact, a national organisation catalysing mission-led businesses from start to scale, has announced that Martin Clark will step down as Chief Executive Officer after leading the organisation since its inception in 2018. Martin first joined Allia 30 years […]
Business for Impact launches to strengthen the UK’s impact economy
NEN Member, Allia Impact has officially launched Business for Impact, a new national community bringing together the people and organisations shaping the UK’s impact economy. The initiative builds on Allia’s long-standing work catalysing mission-led businesses from start to scale, bringing together founders, businesses, corporates, investors, universities, policymakers and strategic partners to build partnerships, share expertise […]
From box room to booming business: Riverside Mortgage Advice announces expansion
Riverside Mortgage Advice, an independent Sunderland-based mortgage advisory firm, has announced its expansion following a period of growth less than three years after its founding. The business has scaled from a solo venture in a spare bedroom to a thriving four-person team, establishing a dedicated office at the North East BIC to meet rising […]