BUSINESS REPORT


PHOTOGRAPHER SNAPS UP A QUEEN’S AWARD


Jane Russell, of Jane Russell Photography, Chamber member and Silver Business Partner has recently been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for her volunteering work with fellow Chamber members, MK Snap. Initially volunteering after a colleague went to work at the


charity, Jane has given her time for six years, and has become passionate about the positive impact their work has on the service users. Jane said, “Adults with learning disabilities tend to fall through


the cracks of support, and MK Snap enables them to have a rewarding and fulfilling life. All the learners are always cheerful – they’re able to interact with others, meet friends, and do things they wouldn’t otherwise be able to try. The place is fabulous!” As an experienced and respected photographer,


Jane is constantly taking photos – of the staff, the annual production, and publicity shots to help the charity raise the profile of their valuable work. She hopes that by bringing the charity’s work to life, the community will be able to see what a difference they make. The recent recognition of this valuable and rewarding


work with a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is something the whole team is rightly proud of.


Visit: www.jarphoto.co.uk


THE BLETCHLEY PARK TRUST’S FUTURE HAS BEEN SECURED


Facebook and Government give money to help secure future of Bletchley Park Trust. In response to the recent public


announcement about the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Bletchley Park Trust, Facebook has generously given a £1m donation to support its work over the next two years. The Trust also welcomes news


that it will benefit from £447,000 in support from the Government Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s Culture Recovery Fund. This grants programme is part of the Government’s £1.57bn package to support the UK’s culture and heritage sectors from the economic impacts of Covid-19 over a six-month period. This support will contribute to the Trust’s operational running costs for this period, and therefore alleviate some of the £2m deficit anticipated for 2020. Iain Standen, CEO of Bletchley


Park, said: “We are very grateful to both Facebook for their generous donation and DCMS for their financial support. Facebook’s


DIAMOND LOGISTICS LAUNCHES IN MILTON KEYNES


New Chamber member Diamond Logistics is pleased to welcome Stephen Hamilton and his team to the Diamond family – with the opening of their 32nd service centre. Stephen is delighted to be


involved in Diamond. He said: “After 30 years of working internationally, I was looking for an ethical business model to partner and support local SME businesses as they grow and develop. In Diamond Logistics, we have found the perfect partners to do this.” They are happy to welcome you


to their new service centre in Milton Keynes, renowned for its environment, communications, and infrastructure. Diamond Logistics has been


serving UK business for over 27 years. With a unique combination of fulfilment, express parcel delivery via 10+ national and global carriers, plus same day courier it really provides a one stop logistics solution for multiple despatch requirements. Provided for business by locally


L-R Nicola Mendelsohn Steve Hatch FB, and BP CEO Iain Standen


‘WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO


BOTH FACEBOOK AND DCMS FOR THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT’


donation highlights the ongoing legacy of pioneering technology


developed here


during World War Two, while the Culture


Recovery Fund demonstrates how vital it is to


the nation to save heritage sites like Bletchley Park. With this significant support, we at Bletchley Park can weather the current crisis and survive into the future, keeping the doors open for future generations.” Prior to the pandemic, the Trust’s business strategy would have


ensured its long-term survival. However, the loss of over 95% of its income during its four-month closure, and reduced visitor numbers since reopening on 4 July, meant the Trust anticipated a £2m deficit this year. Steve Hatch, Facebook’s vice


president for Northern Europe, said: “The historic achievements of Alan Turing and the Bletchley team have benefited all of us greatly, including Facebook, and we’re thrilled to help preserve this spiritual home of modern computing.”


Visit: www.bletchleypark.org.uk


owned and managed network partners, Diamond Milton Keynes looks forward to helping out businesses in Milton Keynes, Bedford, Buckingham and surrounding areas with all their fulfillment and logistics requirements. With fulfilment, express parcels, international and same day all combined via their one-stop logistics platform, despatchlab, it’s the very best services and technology combined with quality local service delivery to give local businesses a logistics experience to smile about. Get in touch today – the team


at Milton Keynes really look forward to hearing from you.


Visit: www.diamondlogistics.co.uk/ miltonkeynes


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