inside huddersfield march 2015 edition

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In This Edion March 2015 Members news pg. 2-11 Partnership News pg. 11-16 The Partnership’s launches fight on business crime Huddersfield Partnership aims to be at the forefront of the fight against retail crime and disorder affecng businesses in and around Huddersfield Town Centre. Huddersfield Partnership is teaming up with Huddersfield Police Staon and with the support of Kirklees Council’s Safety Communies Team to set up a Partnership Against Crime project will ulise DISC (Database and Intranet for Safer Communies). The project aims is to further support crime prevenon efforts by providing retailers, businesses, pubs and clubs with informaon about criminal acvity in the town. This soſtware delivers criminal intelligence and informaon to businesses in the town centre in real me. Members can also view galleries of individuals that are engaged in crime and an-social behaviour in the town. The new intranet can also be used to report incidents and download images captured on camera or CCTV as they are occurring. Through the intranet, every member also receives a weekly e-newsleer with crime alerts and informaon of benefit to businesses. Karen Hobson, Partnership Manager says, “crime reducon is a key deliverable for the Partnership. If we can prevent it supports the local economy, vibrancy and growth of the town. Loss prevenon is a key agenda for business crime iniave such Retail Knowledge and the Associaon for Business Crime Partnerships. Therefore want to use best pracce and tools such as Disc to enables businesses and retailers against loss prevenon and ansocial behaviour. We are excited about the intranets official launch first week of April, in order that we can support the police in tackling and reducing crime in our town centre. Sgt Mandy Mellor said, “we are excited that we are ulising this technology in aiding us in prevenng and detecng crime, ASB and bringing offenders to jusce. We have witnessed how this intranet benefits retailers and business- es in other cies and recognise the value of it for our town. We are so pleased to be working with the Partner- ship on this iniave and hope that retailers and businesses sign up to the scheme”. For more informaon please contact Karen Hobson at the Partnership on karen@huddersfieldpartnershiop.co.uk or telephone: 01484 480890

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In This Edition

March

2015

Members news pg. 2-11 Partnership News pg. 11-16

The Partnership’s launches fight on business crime Huddersfield Partnership aims to be at

the forefront of the fight against retail

crime and disorder affecting

businesses in and around Huddersfield

Town Centre.

Huddersfield Partnership is teaming up

with Huddersfield Police Station and

with the support of Kirklees Council’s

Safety Communities Team to set up a

Partnership Against Crime project will

utilise DISC (Database and Intranet for

Safer Communities).

The project aims is to further support

crime prevention efforts by providing

retailers, businesses, pubs and clubs

with information about criminal activity

in the town.

This software delivers criminal

intelligence and information to

businesses in the town centre in real

time. Members can also view galleries

of individuals that are engaged in

crime and anti-social behaviour in the

town.

The new intranet can also be used to

report incidents and download images

captured on camera or CCTV as they

are occurring. Through the intranet,

every member also receives a weekly

e-newsletter with crime alerts and

information of benefit to businesses.

Karen Hobson, Partnership Manager

says, “crime reduction is a key

deliverable for the Partnership. If we

can prevent it supports the local

economy, vibrancy and growth of the

town. Loss prevention is a key agenda

for business crime initiative such Retail

Knowledge and the Association for

Business Crime Partnerships. Therefore

want to use best practice and tools

such as Disc to enables businesses and

retailers against loss prevention and

antisocial behaviour. We are excited

about the intranets official launch first

week of April, in order that we can

support the police in tackling and

reducing crime in our town centre.

Sgt Mandy Mellor said, “we are excited

that we are utilising this technology in

aiding us in preventing and detecting

crime, ASB and bringing offenders to

justice. We have witnessed how this

intranet benefits retailers and business-

es in other cities and recognise the

value of it for our town. We are so

pleased to be working with the Partner-

ship on this initiative and hope that

retailers and businesses sign up to the

scheme”.

For more information please contact

Karen Hobson at the Partnership on

[email protected]

or telephone: 01484 480890

Members news Local Firm Backs Literature Festival

Huddersfield law firm Wilkinson

Woodward Norcliffe & Co is throwing

its support behind next week’s launch

of the 2015 Huddersfield Literature

Festival.

Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe & Co is

sponsoring the festival launch which

kicks off at 6pm on Thursday 5 March

at the University of Huddersfield.

The event features as its special guest

the acclaimed author of The Girl With

All the Gifts, MR Carey. The Queen

Street legal practice, which has further

offices in Brighouse and Halifax, is also

sponsoring this year’s festival bro-

chure.

Last year Wilkinson Woodward

Norcliffe & Co sponsored festival’s

headline event which saw former chief

news correspondent for the BBC, Kate

Adie OBE, recall her experiences as a

war reporter to a packed audience.

Since its inception in 2006,

Huddersfield Literature Festival has

hosted many innovative and high

profile events to showcase new and

established writers and performers.

Laura Kurowski, a director at Wilkinson

Woodward Norcliffe & Co said, “We’re

delighted to be sponsoring Hudders-

field Literature Festival again this year.

The festival brings some big name au-

thors to Huddersfield and attracts visi-

tors from across the district. We’ve

been serving local people for over 125

years so the festival allows us to give

something back to the community.”

Festival Director Michelle Hodgson

commented, “We are thrilled to be

continuing our relationship with

Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe & Co at

this year’s festival. Business

sponsorship helps us ensure that our

events are accessible to a broad range

of the population and we very much

appreciate the company’s support.”

With a theme of 'Into the Future', the

festival, which runs from 5-15 March,

promises another bumper crop of in-

spiring and innovative events. For

more information visit

www.litfest.org.uk.

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Pictured: Kate Adie OBE (second from L) with (L-R) Maureen Cawthorn Laura Kurowski and Jon Dyson from Wilkinson Woodward image credit - Jonathan P

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Members news

It’s a Coffee Evolutionary Journey February saw the intrepid Bean

Brothers coffee company set off on a

coffee origin trip to Ethiopia. Brothers

Jeremy and James Perkins and

honorary brother Harry Dempsey set

off for warmer climes and to the land

where coffee began.

They met up in Addis Ababa with

colleagues from London and New York

and embarked on a 10 hour 4 x 4 jour-

ney into the bush. The purpose of the

trip was to taste some new season

coffees from the Sidamo and

Yirgacheffe regions and perhaps more

importantly, see first hand the

conditions that the coffee farmers and

their children were living in.

The trip was successful on both fronts;

the coffee was as expected outstanding

and continues to be a major component

in the ‘brothers’ seasonal espresso

named ‘Derek’ (obviously).

The second aim purely confirmed that

conditions in the area desperately need

to improve. Roads are being built slowly

and despite the U.N’s best efforts, food

is still in short supply. The trip con-

firmed to the team that a more direct

approach from them was the best way

ahead and as a consequence they have

decided to set up the Bean brothers

foundation.

In short, money from every bag of

coffee sold, be that 1kg bags sold to our

café partners or 227g bags sold via the

website or from their retail partners will

be directly invested in the coffee

growing regions of Ethiopia. In this way,

the Bean Brothers hope to affect real

change and to be able to see and show

their customers exactly what there

money has done and exactly whose

lives it has improved.

For more information about the Bean

Brothers Coffee Company visit:

http://www.coffeevolution.co.uk

http://www.beanbrothers.co.uk

Central Lodge hosts lovers of Town from the continent The Huddersfield Central Lodge Hotel

had seven Town supporters staying on

Friday 6th March.

All were Norwegian and are pictured

outside the hotel before heading off to

the John Smith Stadium. They are from

Gjerstad in Norway; the man on the

right is Mr Nilsen who has supported

for over 40 years. The guests came

down for a full Yorkshire breakfast be-

fore the game in their Town shirts and

scarves. They enjoyed their stay but

unfortunately not the result of the

game! Co-owner of the hotel Joe

Marsden who took

the photo wished

them well and they all

said they would be

back next season.’

Members news Sheards Accountancy Announce Charity Partnership with Huddersfield Town Foundation

Leading Huddersfield accountancy

practice Sheards Accountancy Ltd. have

announced a partnership with local

charity, Huddersfield Town Foundation.

The partnership will see Sheards

undertake a variety of fundraising and

volunteering efforts throughout the

year to support the Town Foundation

who’s aim is to improve the quality of

life for young people across

Huddersfield and the West Yorkshire

area through a variety of activities,

namely its hugely successful Early Kick

Off Breakfast Clubs.

Kevin Winterburn of Sheards Account-

ancy commented: “After witnessing the

impact the Huddersfield Town Founda-

tion has had on the local community

over the past 12 months and the sheer

determination of the people behind it

we felt we had many skills we could

lend to the foundation to ensure their

continued success. We are very much

looking forward to working alongside

Mandy and the rest of the team”.

Mandy Taylor of Huddersfield Town

Foundation commented: “To be

supported by a local business with

strong links within the town spanning

over a century, really is an honour. The

charity serves up to 1,000 healthy

breakfasts each school day to deserving

children in our community and every

new corporate supporter ultimately

ensures that we can not only sustain

our 16 Early Kick-Off Clubs and other

key initiatives but also develop and

grow.

I really do look forward to not only

raising vital funds but awareness with

all the hardworking team at Sheards

Accountancy”.

Sheards have a number of fundraising

activities lined up which includes their

annual curry night on the 20th April,

which has historically seen over 100

local professionals in attendance

To book your place at the curry night

visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shear

ds-charity-curry-night-for-huddersfield-

town-foundation-tickets-15695811595

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Sheards Accountants have teamed up

with the Huddersfield Giants for the

2015 Super League season through a

sponsorship package, which includes a

spot on the giant screen and ad

boards.

The 20ft crowd facing board and giant

screen feature images of key members

of staff is certainly eye catching and we

are sure it will turn some heads.

If you’re down at a match, don’t forget

to get a photo of you alongside their

ads and tweet it to @SheardsAccts.

Sheards Team up with Huddersfield Giants

Membership News One Community, the Kirklees Community Foundation, is

celebrating the award of its 200th funding grant

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One Community, the Kirklees Com-

munity Foundation, is celebrating

the award of its 200th funding grant.

The Foundation was established in

2010, to encourage local giving, and

to act as an independent source of

funding for local voluntary activities.

It currently manages 12 charitable

funds, on behalf of individuals and

companies from across Kirklees.

The 200th grant was awarded to

Streetbikes, a community

organisation that uses cycling to

make a positive difference to the

lives of Kirklees folk. The group re-

ceived a grant of £500 from the Davy

Fund, to help them provide bicycle

maintenance classes for children.

The Davy Fund was established by

Ken Davy, Chairman of the

Huddersfield Giants and also the

SimplyBiz Group, with the aim of

supporting local youngsters

undertaking sporting activities.

Sarah Turvey, Finance Director at

SimplyBiz, has seen the fund make a

positive impact, since its inception in

the spring of 2010.

“We have been able to support a

wide range of sporting clubs and

groups over the past 5 years. There

are too many projects to mention

individually, but we have enjoyed

supporting many initiatives, and

assisted with the purchase of

equipment, training sessions

and sports kit.

“The fund has made a positive

difference to young peoples’

sporting endeavours across Kirklees,

and that’s what we wanted to

achieve when we established the

fund.

“One Community manages the giving

process for us, seeks applicants,

reviews funding applications, and

organises presentation events and

evaluation. It is easy to open a

charitable fund with One

Community, and very cost effective

when compared against managing

charity appeals in-house, or

establishing a separate Charitable

Trust.”

Gill Greaves, Co-ordinator of

Streetbikes, said: “We have received

funding through One Community for

a number of projects now.

And the fantastic support of the

Davy Fund has allowed us to hold

maintenance classes for children,

enabling them to learn about the

mechanical side of cycling, carry out

basic checks, and importantly to stay

safe while out riding their bikes.”

For more details about establishing a

fund with One Community, or

learning more about their funding

opportunities, visit the Foundation’s

website

www.one-community.org.uk.

Left Gill Greaves of Streetbikes receiving her grant of 500 from Sarah Turvey of the Davy Fund

Leading Kirklees recruitment special-

ists Stafflex and further education pro-

viders Kirklees College have joined

forces to provide an innovative new

recruitment initiative for 16-18 year

olds.

KC Works is a joint project that aims to

bridge the divide between employers

and prospective staff by providing a

seamless approach to recruiting college

graduates.

KC Works is a pioneering recruitment

training and development centre that

provides a dedicated space for profes-

sionally trained recruitment experts to

identify real job openings and match

applicants up by rigorously preparing

them for the selection and interview

process.

Working from a dedicated on-site

office, the Stafflex team will be on hand

to prepare the young recruits for em-

ployers from across the region, many of

whom are already clients of the long-

established recruitment firm.

The launch evening was attended by

over fifty representatives from local

businesses, education and associates of

Stafflex. Melanie Brooke, Vice Principal,

gave a short presentation in which she

described the role of the college in

forging relationships with businesses

across the region and detailed some of

the vocational courses the college

currently delivers specifically in re-

sponse to the demands of emergent

industries.

MP Jason McCartney made reference to

the need to identify and plug skills gaps

by forming valuable partnerships and

praised Stafflex and Kirklees College for

having made such a vital contribution to

the needs of the local economy.

“This makes so much sense.

Many of our local businesses are

expanding and they need more staff.

I’m absolutely behind this”, said Jason

McCartney.

Maggie Netherwood and Gary Driscoll,

senior recruitment specialists at Stafflex

explain, “There has always been a

demand from employers for new staff

with experience.

The paradox is that young recruits, es-

pecially 16-18 year olds who are only

just out of school, are most likely to be

lacking in the experience which is speci-

fied by most prospective employers.

There’s a mis-match between the re-

quirement for young, enthusiastic and

relatively inexpensive labour and

‘experience’.

The KC Works programme ensures that

tomorrow’s young recruits are not only

enthusiastic and highly motivated but

they are also work-ready.

As Huddersfield’s longest running

recruitment agency Stafflex know the

local jobs market intimately. We know

where the gaps are and what the skills

are that are most needed to fill those

gaps.

The KC Works initiative was designed

by us and Kirklees College after months

of discussions both with educationalists

and employers. We believe that we are

future-proofing our local industry by

forging early relationships with the edu-

cation providers who in turn have a

massive influence on the career pro-

spects of their students. This has poten-

tial to change lives and we are thrilled

to be a part of it’.

For more information contact Stafflex

on:

01484 351010 or visit http://www.stafflex.co.uk/

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Members news Stafflex and Kirklees College join forces to plug the skills gap

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Members news Member of the Month…..

Welcome to member of the Month. For

our Marvellous March edition we are so

happy to introduce to you Gordon Smith

from Probado

Please provide a sentence about your

organisation?

Probado is an IT Managed Services pro-

vider based at the 3M Buckley Innovation

Centre on Firth Street, Huddersfield.

Why did you join the partnership?

Having out-grown our previous premises

it seemed a great way to meet and net-

work with other local businesses.

What are your business aspirations for

2015?

We have continued to grow year on year,

now employing four people and two part

time, we look forward bringing our ’Non-

Techie’ approach to IT and Telephony to

businesses based in Huddersfield and

Kirklees.

Give three words to describe your busi-

ness?

Friendly, Honest and Progressive!

Give us three words about yourself?

Professional, Experienced, Happy!

What do you think are the main

challenges surrounding IT-Telecoms

companies?

Speak relevant plain English, IT is a busi-

ness tool built around People and

Process, a provider should take time to

understand client pressures, aspirations

and budgets, no points for baffling/

waffling.

What was your proudest moment of

2014?

Our children continue to grow and

flourish!

Have you ever met anyone famous,

please tell us about it (keep it short)?

Richard Noble Thrust2 Land record

holder 1983. Burt Rutan CEO Scaled

Composites – Virgin Galactic Space-

ShipOne / SpaceShipTwo. Michaela

Strachan, Hitman and Her and I have

also shared a stage with Michaela.

If you could pass on one single piece of

advice to a new or small business, what

would it be?

Don’t give in and seek advice from

trusted knowledgeable people when

you need to!

If you could live anywhere in the world

where would it be?

Happy where I am, but it could be

warmer and I do enjoy holidays!

If you could give the Partnership some

advice what would it be?

I think it’s a great idea and I like meeting

once a month at a sensible time, but let’s

have social – people buy from people!

Why not ‘Create Space’ - The Packhorse Gallery

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Members news Huddersfield Firm Supporting Businesses As Windows 2003

Lockwood based IT specialist, P2

Technologies, is offering advice and

support to its customers ahead of the

impending end of support for

Windows Server 2003.

After 14th July Microsoft will no longer

issue security updates for any version

of Windows Server 2003.

The product will no longer receive:

- Security: Protecting PC’s from harmful

viruses, spyware, and malicious soft-

ware

-Assisted technical support from

Microsoft

- Software and content updates

Businesses on Windows server 2003

may experience problems with hard-

ware and software compatibility, and

could be exposed to cyber security

dangers, such as malicious attacks or

electronic data loss.

If businesses are still running the Serv-

er in their organisation, they need to

take steps now to plan and execute a

migration strategy to protect their IT

infrastructure.

P2’s expert team is working with its

customers to understand the risks, and

helping them move to an alternative

platform such as Windows 2012, Office

365 or another IT solution to meet and

improve the business requirements.

P2 can make transitions easy with ex-

pert advice and find the best solution

for individual businesses.

Martin Page, Director of P2 Technolo-

gies, commented: “It is vital for P2 to

communicate potential threats to its

customers which could occur once

support ends for Windows server 2003.

Businesses may encounter software

and security problems; therefore, as

their trusted IT partner, we will find a

solution before any problems are expe-

rienced. Businesses need to be made

aware of the changes and our

experienced team is there to guide and

educate businesses on the different IT

solutions available to them.”

Although newly opened in January this

year- ‘Create Space’ has already proven

to be a fantastic resource for the local

community.

This diverse and ever evolving space

houses one off workshops, creative drop

-ins and short courses that explore all

manner of media and creative learning

approaches.

‘Create Space’ is ideally placed for

community interaction. It is an open and

welcoming venue providing freely avail-

able mental health and wellbeing infor-

mation and signposting to appropriate

services.

‘Create Space’ is S2R’s activity hub,

bringing together interactive initiatives

from all of our key projects. Playing an

invaluable role in how Support to

Recovery now reaches the local

community, keeping an open dialogue

about mental wellbeing and helping to

reduce stigma.

Community groups and local artist’s

exhibit and showcase their work

throughout the space with accompany-

ing workshops often provided.

As a multi-use space, while on site:

group attendees and the public alike can

experience interactive sessions as well

as up to 3 exhibitions at any one time.

Create Space’ is designed to be a safe

and inclusive environment, with the

emphasis in all sessions being on as-

sisting attendees to reduce their social

anxiety and feelings of isolation.

In two short months it has delivered an

array of workshops including: Textiles

for Beginners, Willow Weaving, Viking

Knitting, Drawing for Beginners, and

Horticulture. The project also collabo-

rates with external organisations to host

sessions such as the Jewellery Making

course, delivered by Kirklees College.

Create Space contact information:

Call:

01484

539531

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Members news WALKS PROGRAMME AND TRAILS HELP DISCOVER HUDDERSFIELD

A series of walks around the town

centre as well as two new themed

trails have been produced by the

Discover Huddersfield partnership.

Fourteen walks are included in the

programme which runs from April to

November.

The walks, covering a number of themes

from Historic Buildings, Radical Herit-

age, World War 1 and the Ramsden

Family to the story of European Exile

Communities, Women’s Suffrage, Town

Centre Heritage and the Shuddersfield

Ghost Trail, complement a series of free

trails produced by experts in their

particular field.

The first walk, on Sunday 12 April, will

be led by Chris Marsden and look at the

varied and fascinating public art

features around the town, including the

world’s ;largest ceramic sculptures and

figures produced by the artist famous

for his Robin Hood statue in Notting-

ham.

Sunday walks begin at 2pm while a

number of Thursday evening walks are

scheduled during July and August. The

walks last 1.5 – 2 hours, with a charge of

£3.00 per person. No booking is re-

quired.

Details about the walks, starting times

and locations and the free trail leaflets

can be found at local libraries and

information points or by going to the

Discover Huddersfield website:

www.discoverhuddersfield.com.

The walks include two new printed

trails concerning the places and events

involving the European Exile

Community and the remarkable story

of the family that shaped Huddersfield

– the Ramsdens, produced by local

historians Frank Grombir and David

Griffiths. In addition, as a result of high

demand, 20,000 copies of the Real Ale

Trail have been reprinted providing a

guide to 10 pubs offering a wide variety

of ales produced by the town’s own

micro-breweries and beers from

further afield.

Discover Huddersfield Secretary, Carole

Pattison, said ‘these walk provide a

great insight into the historic,

architectural and community heritage of

this remarkable town and are ideal for

both local people and visitors who wish

to spend an enjoyable afternoon or

summer evening discovering the

dramatic events and exceptional fea-

tures that have shaped Huddersfield.’

Huddersfield Partnership backs manufacturing and food and drink conference

Partnership news

Manufactured Yorkshire (MY15) is a

“no nonsense” Trade Show that brings

Manufacturers, Food & Drinks

Producers and Buyers across the

whole of Yorkshire under one roof in 2

days of learning, collaboration and

trading.

MY15 takes place on 9th and 10th June

2015 at The John Smith’s Stadium,

Huddersfield. It is two full days event

and consists of a full Programme of

Sector Specific Seminars, an Exhibition

Hall housing 60+ manufacturers and

suppliers and unlimited connections

for all present.

Day 1 is all around Engineering.

Day 2 is all around Food & Drink . The

conference has a cracking line up so far

including Gary Verity from Welcome to

Yorkshire, Cummins Inc, HS2, ICW,

Nuclear AMRC, EEF, MAS, Haribo,

Aagrah Foods, Asda, Morrisons, Reds

True Barbecue and many more.

Huddersfield Partnership is proud to be

a partner of the conference, particularly

as it shares a synergy with Huddersfield

Food and Drink Festival. The

Partnership are therefore eager for as

many food businesses to attend as

possible, so they can reap the benefit.

Karen Hobson, Partnership Manager

said, “it’s a fantastic opportunity to

support an event that aims to take a

pivotal role in bringing manufacturers,

producers and buyers together to

strengthen the region’s economy. What

makes it even more special is that it is

being held here in Huddersfield”.

Chrissie Slater from Mooncas Ltd the

Event organiser said, "MY15 is of great

importance to the region. Innovation is

a key theme to this year's event so by

attending MY15, Manufacturers ensure

that they remain at the cutting edge of

the latest techniques, understand what

funding can be tapped and join the

movement for Circular Economy to

ensure that we retain our position as a

leading innovator in Manufacturing. A

further key theme is Supply Chain and

we have Meet the Buyer events running

throughout the 2 days as well as

offering seminars to attract buyers in-

terested in sourcing local produce on

Day 2, Food & Drinks."

All delegate places to Manufacturers of

any type and Buyers such as retail,

wholesale, hotels, restaurants, cafes are

FREE. There is a charge for non

manufacturing or buying organisations

which goes towards funding

apprentices in the manufacturing

sector. Manufactured Yorkshire do

NOT benefit from this charge.

Such is the focus of MY15 on specifically

Manufacturers and their supply chains,

availability for delegates outside these

sectors (i.e. service sectors) are strictly

limited. There will NOT be non

manufacturers attending as delegates

and selling to you. The conference are

already on track for 500 delegates to

attend on each day.

Register at

www.manufacturedyorkshire.com

Please follow via twitter on:

@manufyorkshire

Please join the conference on Linkedin.

Manufactured Yorkshire

The Exhibition Hall houses more than

60 Manufacturers & suppliers and

already over 50% have been taken.

There is a 10% early bird discount

running in March only.

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Partnership news Huddersfield Partnership is Good for New Business

Huddersfield Partnership is launching

a new initiative to support new and

emerging businesses in the local

community by connecting them with

particular/feature infrastructure

organisations and businesses to help

them grow and develop into

flourishing organisations.

The Partnership have support from

NatWest Bank to help support and

promote economic growth locally,

giving sole traders and micro

businesses the opportunities to begin

their entrepreneurial journey.

The SEED programme not only aims to

serve as a membership benefit but also

aims to support the vibrancy and

sustainability of businesses in the

town.

What is HP Seed?

HP Seed is a membership support

package for new to pre-start up

entrepreneurs who want to engage

with the Partnership to launch a new

business, particularly for those who are

in need of premises or a would like to

be based in the town centre. HP Seed

will offer a range of tools and activities

that will enable them to grow as a

business by affiliating them with our

existing Huddersfield Partnership

members and NatWest bank.

The Partnership wants to engage with

anyone who is thinking about and in

preparation for launching a new

business. The partnership have a pro-

gramme of activity that aims to get

them onto the road to success.

Karen Hobson Partnership Manager

comments’ I personally have a passion

for supporting small businesses and

therefore so pleased that this can be

translated into the work of the

Partnership. We are excited that

NatWest want to work with us in order

that what we deliver supports to

growth of the local economy of

Huddersfield.

NatWest are very keen to support local

growth and are launching a number of

finance packages to support growth

and innovation of businesses

including:

*20k unsecured loan facility to support

IFA expansion into new market.

* 135k term loan facility to support

200k business purchase for new start

husband and wife team making lifestyle

change moving into self employment.

*172k term loan facility to support

purchase of second general store

outlet

*300k Agriculture sector rebank facility

to support wind turbine development.

*30k Tranche draw facility for barn

conversion development, total fund

200k in stage payments.

*105k term loan facility for freehold

purchase for additional storage land for

Coach Operators growing fleet.

*140k Lombard asset finance facility

for two new tractor units to support

haulier deliver growing order book.

For more information on the SEED

Programme contact the Partnership on

[email protected]

01484 480890

Partnership news

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Huddersfield to Feature in Yorkshire Life: May Issue 2015

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In the May 2015 issue of Yorkshire Life

will be profiling our wonderful town

of Huddersfield . Our beautiful Market

Town of in the Borough of Kirklees.

Huddersfield is considered one of

Yorkshire’s most famous towns. It is the

birthplace of Rugby League and of

former British Labour Prime Minster

Harold Wilson.

The once a upon a time heaving mill

town ,was at the centre of civil unrest

during the industrial revolution.

Today it is one of the largest towns in

England and its university is its biggest

employer and won University of the

Year.

The Yorkshire Life writers and

photographers want to take a fresh

look at the town that has been and still

is fiercely proud and independent.

The feature will be illustrated by York-

shire life's beautiful photography and is

the ideal platform for local businesses

to promote their services to those

living in and visiting the area.

Businesses and organisations in the

area have the opportunity to be

included in this feature with a great

marketing package created just for the

Huddersfield area:

The Package consists of 2 things:

1. Advertisement - An advert of your

choice from the following sizes/prices

Business Profile on Montage

£149

1/8th page £225

¼ page £325 **

½ page £595 **

Full page £975 **

All prices are exclusive of VAT @ 20%

All adverts over ¼ page size also include

the Business Montage for FREE

2. A weblink on the digital version of

the magazine - This link goes directly

through to your website, facebook or

twitter page.

To reserve your space or for more I

nformation please contact:

For more information or to reserve

your space or for more information

please contact:

Shane Chambers

Yorkshire Life Magazine

Tel: 07813 159755

Or email

[email protected]

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