Robson Laidler Accountants is in celebration after winning the ESG Impact Award at the North East Accountancy Awards 2024.
The accounting and consulting firm, which has offices in Newcastle and Durham, was named one of The Sunday Times' Best Companies to Work For and won the ESG Impact category at a ceremony held at St James' Park.
The ESG Impact Award is presented to teams that demonstrate environmental, social and governance commitment and achievements.
Managing director Graham Purvis said: “We operate our business on the principle of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit – ensuring these are valued equally. We hope that our efforts to do business differently will inspire others and spread the idea that success in business can be redefined as making a positive difference to people and the planet, not just profit.”
Monkton Community Woodland's Groundwork South and North Tyneside Green Gym Initiative and volunteers from TT2 (Image: TT2)
The Tyne Tunnel operator has partnered with Groundwork South and North Tyneside to promote community engagement and enhance wildlife habitat in Hebburn woodland, home to rare butterfly species.
TT2 is donating £16,220 to increase the number of local people connecting with nature at Moncton Community Woodland, home to the rare Dinghy Skipper butterfly. The site is a former coke works owned by The Land Trust and managed by Groundwork for the benefit of wildlife and the local community.
The funds will cover their project “Counting on Nature” with materials, workshops, habitat creation, a new ornamental butterfly walk, volunteer fees, training, wildlife experts, gloves, tools, bulbs, seeds etc. The scheme will support anxious children, especially those with climate anxiety, and enable them to contribute to climate change mitigation by planting trees and flowers.
Andrew Watts, CEO of Groundwork Trust, said: “The many mental health benefits of spending time in nature have become quite well known these days, so it's more important than ever that people have quality green space within walking distance of their homes. This support from TT2 will enable the woodland to help even more local people. We're so grateful and can't wait to get started.”
Newcastle firm North has won the silver award for Digital PR Agency of the Year – Small category at the UK Digital PR Awards.
The UK Digital PR Awards recognise small and large agencies and teams across the UK, recognising teams and individuals who have achieved excellence over the past year through campaigns, content and stunts. North's entry focuses on their recent merger with sister agency Ortus.
Mary Hickey, senior digital PR manager at North, said: “Everyone at North is absolutely delighted to have won a smaller award at the UK Digital PR Awards, Silver in the Digital PR Agency of the Year category. It's a hugely prestigious and highly competitive award so to win is a great honour and testament to the hard work of the team over the past 12 months.”
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The design studio behind Ad Gefryn Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland, has won Silver in the Experiential Design category at the Scottish Design Awards 2024. Studio MB was recognised for the exceptional imagination, creativity and expertise that contributed to the creation of Ad Gefryn's immersive interior experience.
Ahead of its opening in Spring 2023, Ad Gefrin and Studio MB have worked closely together to create a museum and visitor experience that brings to life Northumbria’s Golden Age and the culture of the time.
Dr Chris Ferguson, Director of Brand and Experience, said: “Working with Studio MB to create Ad Gefryn Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery has been a real pleasure from start to finish and we're delighted that Studio MB have been recognised as a Silver Winner in the 2024 Scottish Design Awards for their fantastic work. As innovative designers, they have worked closely with our team to deliver a unique immersive experience that truly brings to life Northumberland's Anglo-Saxon 'Golden Age' and a wide range of displays of the region's heritage, ancient hospitality and contemporary craft, art and produce.”
Jay Pringle has secured backing from the UK Land Estate (Image: UK Land Estate)
Young martial arts talent Jay Pringle is set to take his kicking to the world stage thanks to the backing of North East businesses. With sponsorship from developer and commercial property owner UK Land Estates, Team Valley Trading, Teesside Estate and the owners of the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate, the 15-year-old is set to compete in the Taekwondo World Cup in Argentina this autumn.
Having won the title of European Under-50kg champion earlier this year, he now has his sights set on the world stage, where he will take on some of the most exciting taekwondo talent from around the world. He said: “I've been doing taekwondo from a very young age so all of that has helped me in life, not only getting stronger but also developing my confidence and tenacity. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the support of UK Land Estates. Taekwondo is completely self-funded so without their generous sponsorship I would never have been able to compete on the world stage.”
Keith Taylor, managing director of UK Land Estates, said: “As a company we always aim to be good neighbours and active members of the communities around our properties, so when Catherine contacted us about Jay and heard about his achievements and his unyielding determination to do his best, we jumped at the chance to support him. Everyone at UK Land Estates is proud of Jay's efforts and wishes him all the best at the World Cup.”