MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF
‘Dragon's Den’ raises funds for mental health
A Belper company has helped fund an inner-city project which aims to use art to tackle mental health issues, after taking part in a Dragon’s Den-style event to find the most deserving cause for its money. Money donated by Lubrizol’s
Charity and Community Committee in Hazelwood was put towards a £635 cash award on offer to successful applicants. The money was boosted by a
£250 donation from Lubrizol, which is raising money for the mental health charity Derbyshire Mind and which was represented on the panel by Karen Clegg, Traffic Production Manager at Lubrizol.
UHY Hacker Young enjoys Tea and Talk event
Nottingham-based accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has taken part in a Tea and Talk event, raising awareness and £262 for The Mental Health Foundation (MHF). Tea and Talk is MHF’s national
fundraising campaign, in conjunction with World Mental Health Day, and UHY’s event focused on cake, coffee, friendly conversation and a sweepstake for the charity. James Simmonds, Partner at
UHY Hacker Young, said: “We really enjoyed our Tea and Talk event and were delighted to see so many of our team take part. We had some great bakers bring in cakes, and we kept the kettle on to help raise awareness of mental health and the fantastic work MHF does.”
Guide dogs welcomed at college visit
West Nottinghamshire College has welcomed some hardworking and diligent guests to the Derby Road campus in Mansfield. The event, staged by the
student experience team in conjunction with the Guide Dogs for the Blind, gave people a chance to get up close with working animals and hear from their visually-impaired owners about what a difference they have made to their lives. Nichola Bonsall, Community
Fundraising Development Officer for Guide Dogs’ Nottingham, said: “The students asked some really important questions. Guide Dogs don’t want cost to be a problem to a guide dog owner, so we pay for food, vets bills and training. The cost for a working life of a dog is £55,000 over its lifetime or first ten years of its working life.”
TIS headquarters, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Creative designer expands portfolio
Managing Director of Chamber member Silver Birch Creative, Karl Shaw, has combined his two loves – men’s fashion and Chamber patron Derby County Football Club – to develop a branded range of clothing - Mr Shaw ‘S’ – with many of the designs featuring Derby County heroes and club nostalgia from a bygone age. The branded t-shirts have been
well received, particularly by Derby County fans, who have been purchasing the products in increasing numbers as the brand’s exposure and reputation grows. Pop-up shops are planned to
Popular sports journalist Owen Bradley is one of the Mr Shaw ‘S’ ambassadors
compliment the website and carefully-chosen ambassadors have come on board, all of whom are well known and synonymous with the heritage of the football club and the city. Ambassadors include former Rams star Shane Nicholson, singer Paul Pashley and Rams TV Lead Presenter Owen Bradley. Karl said: “I wanted to create versatile clothing with wide appeal, including football imagery but also a non-football-related new, authentic and quietly sophisticated brand. The idea was to grow slowly, with attention to the designs rather than the turnover. It seems to be working.”
12 business network December 2017/January 2018 Chameleon victory
at awards night Chameleon School of Construction is celebrating another accolade after winning the Inclusion category at the 2017 Derbyshire Times Business Awards. The event is held annually to
recognise and celebrate the best of local business and commerce. The Inclusion Award is open to
any business, charity or social enterprise that actively provides employment opportunities to a variety of people in the community. The winning of the award
recognises Chameleon School of Construction’s commitment not only to helping learners gain new skills but also to providing the support and guidance they need to progress into a fulfilling career. The 2017 Derbyshire Times
Business Awards ceremony took place at Chesterfield’s Casa Hotel, where Chameleon School of Construction’s Managing Director Angelica Duncan and Operations Director Jason Duncan accepted the Inclusion Award on behalf of the company.
TIS in five-year Ministry of Defence contract win
Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) has won a five-year support contract, valued at over £15m, from the UK Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) team. The contract, for the in-service support of primary
internal communications and closed-circuit television equipment fitted to existing Royal Navy warships, and the CCTV of the future Queen Elizabeth aircraft carriers, runs until 2022, with an optional two year extension period. Chris Lewis, Managing Director, Defence Division,
at the fire, security and communication specialist, based on Oakham Business Park, Mansfield, said: "The award of this important competitive contract is a testament to our Division
Tender Compliance team, our excellent performance on previous support contracts and, in particular, our flexible approach to deliver on time and to budget. "The contract provides a long-term stable income
for the Defence Division, underpinning its future performance." TIS has previously held several short-term
contracts covering some aspects of this requirement. The new award brings these services under one longer-term contract, delivering improved efficiencies and highlighting smarter support strategies. To win the contract, TIS competed against some of
the biggest suppliers in the defence industry. The win underpins the firm’s position with the Royal Navy as a principal contractor, offering support and system integration to legacy platforms with minimal impact.
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