The Bulletin - Issue 29 January 2019

Issue 29 January 2019

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BREXIT What really is Next?

Also inside this issue: • All change in the Chamber boardroom • Chamber’s events are set for another record year

CHAMBER VIEW

Deputy Chief Executive’s

Foreword

It has been a couple of months since I took on my role as Deputy Chief Executive and I can already say that it has been fantastic and I’m looking forward to further developing the role over this coming year.

I have had 2 great years managing Chamber Skills Solutions (CSS), and 3 years previous to that working within the membership team. These past 5 years have been very enjoyable, it’s a pleasure to work for the Chamber and with our members to develop their business and staff.

As an organisation we are a voice for business, both locally and at a national level and we are apolitical. We can support and advise around lobbying, we can connect people and we are there to signpost all the amazing services that are available, both within our own membership, as well as around our region.

Our Membership offering is growing from strength to strength with the team now fully established. Testament to the hard work of the entire staff members, we were finalists at the British Chamber of Commerce Awards in November within the ‘Excellence in Membership Services’ category. It was a very proud moment to see our logo up alongside some of the largest operating Chambers in the country with our work within our region being recognised nationally.

Our training arm, CSS, is proving to be highly successful. 2018 saw us introduce new training options including CIPS qualifications, funded CMI Management programmes, as well as niche mechanical courses around Pneumatics

and Hydraulics, enhancing the already established training packages currently on offer.

We do try and meet the needs of all our members - if you do need help, please ask us, it is a two-way thing and you also have the Membership Survey to complete, which closes on 31st January.

The survey doesn’t take long, so please air your views, it can really help.

C H A M B E R P AT R O N S

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The Quarterly Economic Review too is important to complete, and if you wish to hear the Quarter 4 (November) results, we’re holding a breakfast event on the 17th of this month. The year ahead is somewhat unknown with ‘Brexit’ on the horizon. Please be assured, we are here to advise and provide as much guidance and information as possible, so please sign up to our E-newsletter and attend events to keep up to date with the latest developments.

In the meantime, we will be focussing on several key events on the calendar, including International Women’s Day, the Quiz night for our Charity of the Year - Molly’s Fund and the Business Awards later in the year.

All the best for a great and successful 2019.

Carrie Sudbury

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CONTENTS

Inside This Issue of

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Chamber News All the latest news from inside the Chamber.

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Diamond News News from our Diamond Members.

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Platinum Members News from our Platinum Members.

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External Affairs BREXIT - What really is Next?

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Upcoming Events Events are set for another record year.

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Member News More news from our Members.

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Bite Size News Latest Rotherham news in brief.

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New Members A full listing of new members.

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Training Introduction of specialist courses and forthcoming Training.

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International Trade Latest International Trade Updates and Events.

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Charity Quiz Chamber’s

In aid of the Memory of Molly Hurst: The Young People Health & Wellbeing Fund

Team of 5: £50 +VAT

Includes a light supper.

Thursday, 28th March 7pm - 10pm Holiday Inn Barnsley, S75 3JT Booking: brchamber.co.uk/events

Supported by:

Come and join us for our Charity Quiz night in aid of the Memory of Molly Hurst: The Young People Health & Wellbeing Fund.

The quiz is open to all and will cover a range of topics over several rounds which will appeal to all ages. The winner will receive the Chamber’s Charity Quiz trophy, whilst the loser will take away the wooden spoon.

On the night, there will be a raffle with all proceeds raised going directly to the Memory of Molly Hurst: The Young People Health & Wellbeing Fund. The Hurst family lost Molly only a year ago, through their grief they realised that they needed to take action and ensure more help is available for young people to support in their mental health and wellbeing. For more information about the fund visit – www.sycf.org.uk/formolly Make up your own team of 5, don’t worry if you’re on your own we can make up mixed teams, call us to register – 01709 386200.

If you would be kind enough to donate a suitable prize for fund raising on the evening it would be greatly appreciated, please contact the Chamber – diane.graham@brchamber.co.uk

CHAMBER NEWS

All Change in the Chamber Boardroom Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a record year of success after all three areas of the member-led organisation recorded significant growth during the past twelve months.

The impressive performance of the organisation was shared with members at its AGM which saw the organisation post its best financial results since the Barnsley and Rotherham Chambers merged in 2007.

our Chamber, when the board meets again, there will be more women sitting around the table than men. I think this speaks volumes about how far we have come as an organisation.

“Over the past twelve months we have seen all areas of our business enjoy significant growth and this is largely due to the efforts and dedication of our staff and Chamber members who have given up their time to support our work through our member representation council and working groups.

Driven by a growing membership and increased demand for training amongst local businesses, the Chamber saw membership numbers rise to 1152, as well as recording a 90% membership retention rate. The hard work of the Chamber staff has seen Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber become finalists at the British Chamber of Commerce Awards for Excellence in Membership Services.

Chief Executive Andrew Denniff also welcomed a number of new appointments to the Chamber’s Board. Tricia Smith of the Source Skills Academy; Glen Banks of Kinspeed and Frank Kler of Learning Curve Group were appointed as non-Executive directors.

This year will see Lisa Pogson enter into the final year of her presidency, and during the meeting her successor was confirmed as business consultant Mark Broxholme who has spent much of his career working in the Steel Industry, before launching Swallow Consultancy in 2016.

Both Andrew and Lisa also paid tribute to longstanding director Gareth Owen, who stepped down from his role with the Chamber at the AGM. A well-known member of South Yorkshire’s legal community, Gareth spent more than 34 years working at Sheffield-based Keeble Hawson, and has acted as a member of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Member Representation Council since 2009 and been a non-executive director since 2010.

Andrew Denniff, Chief Executive, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber said: “For the first time in the history of

“As Britain heads towards uncertain economic times, the need for support and representation for local businesses has never been greater. Despite the uncertainty posed over the implications of Brexit, it is clear that growing numbers of business owners across the region are turning to the Chamber for advice and support.”

The Chamber Board can be found online at: brchamber.co.uk/about/ chamber-board/

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CHAMBER NEWS

Christmas celebrations for the Chamber The Chamber finished their year on a high with a trio of festive events to support local good causes in December.

Collectively, members of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber raised more than £1,000 during the Christmas period which will be used to support the Chamber’s chosen charities.

The events kicked off in style with the Chamber’s annual Christmas Dinner on Friday, 7th December, where guests enjoyed a five course meal, as well as live entertainment from Zenon Band, whilst Business Growth Award winner Enzygo Limited was given a Salute to Business to mark its tenth anniversary.

Hosted by Shaw Lane Cricket Club and sponsored by Superfast South Yorkshire, over 100 guests were in attendance and helped to raise more than £500 for the Chamber President’s Charity Fund, which will be distributed to Charity finalists at the 2019 Business Awards.

Following the success of the evening, the festivities returned to the Chamber’s former Rotherham headquarters, and now home to Chamber Patron Electrical Safety UK where 60 businesses took part in an informal networking event over a coffee and a mince pie, whilst some members swapped their business suits for Christmas jumpers, donating additional funds to the Chamber’s chosen charity of the year, Molly’s Fund: The Young People Health & Wellbeing Fund.

The celebrations culminated at Wortley Hall, when an additional 80 guests attended the Chamber’s Women in Business Christmas Lunch, adding an additional £400 to the funds raised for Molly’s Fund during a raffle. Whilst Faye Smith, founder of Keep Your Fork, received a 10 year Salute to Business.

Lisa Pogson, President, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber said: “Christmas is a time for giving and I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to our busy December events programme. Looking back over the past twelve months, it’s been a special year for Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber and I look forward to seeing what 2019 will bring.”

To find out more about this years events, please visit brchamber.co.uk/events

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PATRONS

Sheffield Eagles announce GRI Group as headline partner and sponsor The agreement will see the GRI Logo on the front of the Eagles home and away kits, as well as on training and match day wear.

Speaking of the agreement, GRI Group CEO and Chairman, Graham Royle said: “We are delighted to renew our sponsorship of Sheffield Eagles. Mark Aston has done a fabulous job during turbulent times and now they are back in Sheffield with a permanent base. We hope that our sponsorship can help to be the launchpad for the Eagles to once again challenge for honours.”

Eagles Commercial Director, Mark Hannigan added: “The level of support GRI are providing the club cannot be overestimated and we’d like to thank Graham and his team for getting back on board. This partnership, which is

unprecedented in the club’s recent history, is a multi-year agreement and shows that the business community of Sheffield are keen to be involved with this great club.

“I’d also personally like to thank Martin Grey and Lee Birkbeck at SteelPhalt, our main partners in 2018. SteelPhalt have been and will continue to be a fantastic partner of the club moving forward and their understanding and willingness to help the Eagles has helped make this agreement possible.”

with the club in 2019.”

OSI Office & School Furniture, Albion Detection, Buckingham Insurance, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce and Claydon Accountancy will again be on our kits whilst CTJM Paving have recently been announced as back of short sponsor.

For more information on Commercial Opportunities, please contact: 0114 398 1998

“It’s fantastic that all our major partners and shirt sponsors will be continuing

Millers’ Christmas visit Rotherham United players brought Christmas cheer to families at Bluebell Wood when they visited the children’s hospice.

Anna Gott, Community Fundraiser for Bluebell Wood in Rotherham, said: “Thank you to everyone at Rotherham United for helping families at Bluebell Wood make magical memories this Christmas. The visit was a real boost for our children and young adults, and definitely an experience they won’t forget soon.”

Millers players put smiles on faces with their festive tidings for children, carers, volunteers and staff at the North Anston hospice.

Jamie Noble, Head of Community at Rotherham United said: “Thank you once again to the staff and volunteers of Bluebell Wood for opening their doors to our club so we could share a bit of Christmas spirit. Every year we are blown away by the commitment and compassion shown by everyone involved at what must be a very difficult time in a family’s life. Will Vaulks speaks

very highly about the level of care given to every individual and family at Bluebell Wood and today’s visit was evident of that.”

For more information about Rotherham United, please visit www.themillers.co.uk

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PLATINUM MEMBERS

Major cash boost for The Civic The Civic, Barnsley’s leading arts venue, has secured major funding for a community engagement programme to develop new audiences.

The £183,000 Esmée Fairbairn Foundation grant enables The Civic to develop a three-year programme of outreach activities in the local community.

Helen Ball, CEO of The Civic, said: “It’s incredibly exciting times for The Civic and for Barnsley. We have ambitious but tangible plans to increase our audiences across all art forms and build new relationships with local groups.

Ultimately this fund enables us to become more sustainable as an arts organisation, to build new audiences, increase ticket sales and build support from local business.”

From 2019 to 2021, a new full-time role of Community Engagement Officer will deliver a programme of outreach activities and lead a volunteer recruitment programme for the venue.

The Civic has built a powerful reputation for supporting artist development and community groups. Schemes such as The Civic Artist Residency Programme has supported more than 70 artists

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in the last five years to develop new works. It also commissions new work from more established artists; this year it co-commissioned one of 2019’s most anticipated new shows from Gary Clarke, Wasteland, the sequel to his smash-hit COAL, which premiers in the spring. The arts venue also runs Cross the Sky, a theatre company for learning disabled adults and provides support to a number of community groups by providing opportunities for them to share their work.

Helen added: “We have exciting plans for 2019 as The Civic reaches its 10thanniversary next autumn.

Audiences can expect a showcase of national and international quality, fun family days out, new commissions and engagement activities for all. We are looking forward to celebrating our anniversary with our local community.’’

The Civic is currently running an ambitious £5m Connect Appeal to complete renovations and become a world-class destination for the arts.

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The vision is to open up the whole of The Civic to create a dramatic and inspiring series of spaces including a new theatre, café, and extended gallery.

The Civic recently received £1,000 for the Connect Appeal from Barnsley TUC Training Ltd, a small charitable organisation that exists to support the people of Barnsley.

A spokesperson from Barnsley TUC Training Ltd said: “Barnsley TUC Training Ltd share the values and objectives of The Civic, which is why we’re proud to support its Appeal. Our charity works to improve social wellbeing for those in need in our community, and culture and the Arts have the power to bring people together in a transformative way.”

For further information, please visit – www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

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Hatfield bags funding for growth Rotherham-based Hatfield Energy has secured an eight figure finance deal to support the firm’s fast growth which is on track to reach its forecast group turnover of over £30m.

The family-owned firm has been based in Rotherham for over 45 years. It has evolved at a fast pace offering bulk commodity supply into heavy industry with an ever-increasing portfolio of secondary and virgin raw materials.

“The support provided by Adam Simpson at Liquidity Club has been great. Adam knows the market well and has made my life a lot easier by presenting the appropriate funding package to assist our growth plans.”

In 1985 Roy Hatfield Ltd moved to Templeborough with a custom manufacturing facility and on site laboratory which is where the company still operates from today. Hatfield Energy can accept and process thousands of tonnes of select bulk materials and industrial wastes.

The combined group has four main areas of operation: the metals and minerals division; Hatfield Energy Ltd; gypsum recycling; and industrial and environmental services.

Adam Simpson, director of Liquidity Club, said: “Hatfield Energy is a thriving business who have recorded impressive growth and an appetite to build on this success. I am delighted to help one of Yorkshire’s fastest growing companies to secure the appropriate funding deal to support their continued growth aspirations.

Business finance providers, Liquidity Club worked with ABN AMRO Commercial Finance (ABN AMRO), who acted as funders on the deal, and the Asset Based Lending (ABL) facility will support Hatfield Energy’s growth strategy which includes further expansion of its portfolio of products

and capabilities.

It works by accessing cash held within the debtor book and inventory assets, thereby giving Hatfield Energy access to working capital to support future growth.

Chris Lambert, finance director at Hatfield Energy, said: “This is an exciting period of growth for Hatfield Energy and we are looking to build further on this success which was highlighted when we were recognised in this year’s Fastest 50 Growth awards. The management team have worked hard in recent years to grow the business and have high aspirations for the future as we are set to reach a group turnover of over £30m this year.

“The ABL facility will work well to support their strategy because it is linked to assets which means funding can be increased as the business expands.”

Austin Thorp, sales director at ABN AMRO Manchester, said: “ABN AMRO is delighted to be able to support Hatfield Energy with its continued growth trajectory - a long established business with a strong management team, which we are confident can deliver its plan.”

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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

BREXIT - What really is Next?

Since the EU referendum in June 2016, business communities across the country have faced unprecedented levels of uncertainty about trading conditions in the future.

While the final outcome of the Brexit process still remains unclear, the Chamber is encouraging companies of all sizes and sectors to consider how they may be affected.

Across the UK the Chamber Network has been focused on the practicalities of Brexit for business and since the referendum we have been working, together with many members, to identify areas where companies have concerns and calling for government to answer those practical and pragmatic questions.

We believe that there’s power in working together. As the UK approaches its departure from the EU in March, it is crucial that businesses are doing all they can to prepare for the future, so we’ve compiled resources to help firms plan for change.

In the midst of high levels of political noise and turbulence it is important that businesses understand what it all means in practical terms.

Locally we have utilised our regular Quarterly Economic Review to not only get feedback from members but also to stage a very timely event on Thursday, 17th January at the New York Stadium in Rotherham.

Hosting a “non-political” Brexit event focussing just on business may prove difficult, but during the week of the parliamentary vote we felt it was appropriate to do so.

Facilitated by Yorkshire Post Business Editor Greg Wright, our panel of experts will attempt to outline the implications for those businesses who trade abroad, particularly within Europe and also discuss the impact on all businesses of a potential no-deal scenario.

Time is running out. We and our european colleagues continue to urge the government to act decisively to get a comprehensive deal done.

We need clarity rather than political posturing if they are to get answers to the practical questions that still remain and given the present timeframe there remains a high degree of uncertainty for businesses.

Whatever the outcome from 30th March onwards a transition period is essential as a no-deal Brexit will not only impact upon UK business, but would also undermine european companies, supply chains and customs links between the UK and the continent.

Make your views known, please take the time to contact Chief Executive, Andrew Denniff: 01709 386200 info@brchamber.co.uk

Quarterly Economic Review BREXIT Special Thursday, 17th January 2019 8:00am - 10:00am AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, S60 1AH Free to attend This event will also focus on the results from the quarter 4 survey, along with Brexit, and its impact on business.

Brexit will mark the most profound political changes seen in generations and on the 29th March 2019, Britain will leave the European Union. Businesses are going to be affected as a result, but are the businesses in the Sheffield city region prepared? During the event, this topic will be discussed.

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EVENTS

Chamber events set for another record year Last year, the Chamber’s events exceeded expectations, with 2,617 delegates attending 43 events, a positive increase on 2017 figures.

This year will see the return of the popular key events such as; Charity Quiz, Chamber Means Business Exhibition, Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards and the St Leger Chamber Race Day, along with City Region Business Breakfast, Speed Networking and MPs Forums.

So, what’s new?

The first ‘Chamber Networking Social Evening’ in September proved successful with 25 people in attendance at The Pavilion Bar & Kitchen. We will be returning on Thursday, 24th January for our second networking evening, you will be able to sample the delightful food as well as meet other businesses, all for £5!

The ‘Chamber Hub’ networking event will make its debut on 28th February, at Barnsley Football Club. Special guest Bruce Dyer will be speaking of his transition from the first million-pound teenage footballer, to local business man and head of charity Love Life.

This will be in conjunction with Copier Systems from 10am – 3pm, giving clients the opportunity to see the latest in managed print, showcasing and demonstrating a range of hardware.

And returning?

Sometime back we introduced a ‘New Member Networking’ event, where all members who subscribe to membership in a 12-month period can attend and find out how to get the most out of their membership from the start.

These events are held twice a year, sponsored by Westfield Health, and are hugely popular to our new members

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with over 30 businesses in attendance.

Look at our calendar to find out when the next one is, and if you’ve been a member over 12 months, you’re not left out, please contact membership to arrange a one to one meeting.

The biggies…

The annual Charity Quiz takes place on Thursday, 28th March in Barnsley. This year’s charity ‘In Memory of Molly Hurst: The Young People Health & Wellbeing Fund’ was chosen by the judges of the 2018 Business Awards. The fund was set up by the Hurst family when they lost Molly little over a year ago and will support young people’s mental health.

On the night, there will be a raffle to raise monies which go directly to the fund. The quiz is open to all and quiz master Dominic Beck of Beck Financial Planning will cover a range of topics appealing to all ages.

We will once again be expecting over 300 businesses at the free to attend ‘Chamber Means Business’ exhibition on Thursday, 5th September from 9:30am – 2:30pm. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with local businesses as well as hearing from key business people within our region. All will be released mid-year, make sure you pencil this one your diary!

Finally, the highlight of the calendar, the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards which recognises the achievements of businesses and individuals, is in the calendar for Friday, 18th October. We will be introducing a couple of new categories to the mix this year, in place of some of the older awards. Applications will be open from

Monday, 3rd June, and we’ll make sure to let you know.

Diane Graham, Events Manager said: “We have fully reviewed our events over the past 12 months to ensure that we are delivering what our members want.

The 2019 event calendar will see the best of our events returning, along with new events which have been requested by our member businesses.

“We hope to see you throughout the year and encourage you to give feedback on the events you attend.

This will help us develop them for the following year!”

Please do remember that event bookings do tend to close the week prior to the date or may have sold out, to avoid disappointment please book at your earliest convenience.

As the song goes ‘the only way is up’ so we have our fingers crossed that 2019 is another successful year for our events and we hope to see many of our members there, as well as the winder business community.

For more information on Events contact us on: 01709 386200 Sponsorship for all events is now available, for further details contact us on the above number or email us at events@brchamber.co.uk

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For further event details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200

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MEMBER NEWS

Wedding Singers turned Wedding Planners quadruple sales Local Barnsley lads are not only award winning wedding singers, they have expanded their wedding business after seeing a gap in the market for brides looking to plan a DIY outdoor wedding.

Brett and Andrew have invested the money earned performing at weddings into new venture “Garden Weddings�, delivering giant nordic Tipis to couples planning outdoor weddings throughout Yorkshire.

With their knowledge and contacts in the Yorkshire wedding industry, 2019 is going to be the busiest year yet for Garden Weddings. There is no stopping Brett and Andrew who are already planning a Tipi bar for next winter.

Garden Weddings are working with some of the most prestigious wedding venues in the region, Cannon Hall, Hazlewood Castle, Wentworth Woodhouse and Cusworth Hall to name a few. They also recently hosted the Welcome to Yorkshire Christmas Party alongside the award winning boutique hotel, Yorebridge House.

Keep your eyes peeled for these amazing structures throughout 2019.

Throughout 2018 Garden Weddings have developed significantly and smashed their sales target more than four times over.

For further information contact Brett and Andrew on 07545 214262 or visit garden-weddings.co.uk

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MEMBER NEWS

New website as part of group wide re-brand for Sutton McGrath Hartley South Yorkshire and Derbyshire based Chartered Accountants, Sutton McGrath Hartley have completed a group wide re-brand, resulting in a state of the art website to compliment a new corporate look for the firm.

Lead by Managing Partner, James Hartley, the re-brand brings together a new group of companies under the SMH umbrella, that advise clients on a complete range of financial advisory services for all their business, personal and family interests.

The focal point of the re-brand is a new website, with each company in the group having its own standalone section within the site, yet linking into to related service offerings all within the SMH group.

James comments: “There have been significant changes within SMH over the past 12 months. Under my new role as Managing Partner we are focused on achieving high levels of growth by offering additional services not available from our competitors, in addition to being on the acquisition trail.

“With the recent acquisition of BullockWoodburn Chartered Accountants in Buxton we are now expanding into new regions, and our new services, such as capital allowances and commercial finance, further expand our main offering of accountancy, independent financial advice and wills and probate. This puts us in a great

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position to take the SMH group to the next level.

“We made the decision to undertake a complete re-brand to develop the SMH brand in line with our long term plans.

This culminates with a new website, which is the new focal point of the group.

The website is our information centre, where our clients and visitors can find out about any aspect of financial advice they might require for their business, their family or their own individual circumstances. Our aim is to ensure no financial stone is left unturned.

“We made the decision to undertake a complete re-brand to develop the SMH brand in line with our long term plans.

This culminates with a new website, which is the new focal point of the group.

The website is our information centre, where our clients and visitors can find out about any aspect of financial advice they might require for their business, their family or their own individual circumstances. Our aim is to ensure no financial stone is left unturned.

“As part of the development process we built the website with the user in mind. We want to make it as easy as

possible for our website users to find the information they are searching for, and to introduce the personality of SMH by having the main point of contact for each service area available at the click of a button.

“We’re very proud with what we have achieved with the re-brand and are looking forward to developing this further into 2019 and beyond. One of our main objectives is to break into the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK and our re-brand has got us off to a great start in aiming to achieve this.

James concludes “We believe our approach helps provide a more comprehensive service than our competitors, in turn our clients don’t need to consult multiple firms. Our rebrand perfectly encompasses this.”

The new website can be accessed at: suttonmcgrathhartley.co.uk

MEMBER NEWS

Rejus are ready to celebrate 20 years in business Rejus began last year with clear goals and has enjoyed huge success as a result of this focus.

2019 will be another milestone as the company begins its 20th year in business.

“Where on earth did 2018 go?” Asks Babs Lynds, CEO of Rejus Limited.

Reflecting on a highly positive project the company has created a Children’s Champion to teach young children good hygiene and encourages confidence, learning and fairness.

Rejus were Highly Commended for Community Impact at the 2018 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards.

Looking ahead this year, Babs said: “It’s a special year and we have ambitious goals but our community work will remain at the heart of our goals. We have had hugely encouraging comments this year and this will spur us on to use our influence in a positive way.”

The company is looking at a business expansion with wider national coverage, having already developed a highly

regarded reputation for 24 hours service and care in the facilities management sector, working throughout commercial, educational, ecclesiastical and industrial premises across the UK.

For further information visit www.rejus.co.uk

Two wins in two days for NPS Barnsley!

NPS Barnsley has helped scoop a national building maintenance award and been named a winner in the annual Brand Yorkshire Awards in a double December success.

NPS Barnsley helped joint venture partner Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC), be named as “Best Performer” in the Building Maintenance category at the prestigious Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Performance Awards held at the Grand Hotel, Blackpool last month. Barnsley was also shortlisted in the ‘Most Improved’’ category at the awards night

- one of only five authorities nationally to be a finalist in both categories this year.

The night before, NPS Barnsley was named Property and Construction Business of the Year (medium sized) at the 2018 Brand Yorkshire Awards, which celebrate the best businesses across Yorkshire.

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Presenteeism is a real issue affecting staff across a wide range of industries. It’s where staff are at work in body, but not in mind due to a range of issues including struggling with their work pressures, stress, anxiety and a lack of sleep. It's estimated that presenteeism is now costing businesses up to three times more than absenteeism.*

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When you begin to truly believe in the physical and emotional wellbeing of your staff it can completely transform the face of your business, improve productivity and create a positive working environment, helping you retain staff and making you a desirable place for prospective employees to work.

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Brearley & Co expand their operation into Rotherham Swinton based accountants Brearley & Co have celebrated opening a new office in Rotherham Town centre having acquired premises at 10 The Crofts Rotherham.

The new offices were opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rotherham Cllr Alan Buckley and Mrs Sandra Buckley.

Brearley & Co have been established for over 30 years in Swinton, Mexborough and opened a second office in Dinnington in 2015. They pride themselves in providing a timely, comprehensive and proactive service that businesses can rely on.

The new office in Rotherham Town centre allows the opportunity to take this ethos to a wide client base and larger geographical spread.

Brearley & Co managing director Mark Smallman said “As a forward thinking and progressive firm we felt that the time was right to open an office in the centre of Rotherham. We are very excited about the opportunity to become a part of the Rotherham business community and look forward

to supporting local businesses, providing a first class service.

Rotherham is thriving and growing and we believe that we are well placed to offer advice, support and expertise not only in Rotherham but also the wider community.

We have a number of clients in and around the town already and demand for our services continues to grow.”

Brearley & Co.’s continued success is a testimony to their dynamic approach and ability to fulfil client demands.

This requires the highest level of commitment and performance. They recognise that the ingredients of a successful relationship are teamwork and close co-operation with their clients.

Now employing over 40 people across three offices, Swinton, Dinnington and

now Rotherham Town Centre they have chartered accountants and tax advisers on hand to meet all your needs.

The company are QuickBooks Platinum Partners and Receipt Bank Partners enabling them to provide a full cloud accounting service that is compliant with the upcoming Making Tax Digital revolution.

Cloud accounting brings an increased connectivity to clients enhancing the relationship with have with businesses throughout the year. The recent growth of Brearley & Co has been a consequence of working closer with clients on management accountant and pre year-end tax advice.

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Local businesses to shape training for their future workforce.

RNN Group, which comprises of Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College has successfully secured support from the Association of Colleges (AoC) for essential funding for its involvement with the Teach Too project. The Education and Training Foundation development programme focuses on shaping curriculum and courses for the future to support employer’s needs.

RNN Group recognises the skills gap and need for tailored skills to help the local economy and the project will help with the development of curriculum across all three of their colleges and help shape the courses of the future to fit with the skills employers want.

The project aims to make young people aware of the array of local businesses and what they offer to help them stay locally and drive the economy forward, as well as giving employers a direct involvement in designing, planning and developing courses.

It is through the programme that the Group also aims to raise learner and community aspirations, develop a broad set of employability skills relevant to industry, support business growth, increase training and development of staff and additionally provide routes to higher-level employment opportunities.

Jason Austin, Interim Principal for the RNN Group said, “The funding received from AoC is a fantastic opportunity for the Group to provide learners a more enhanced learning experience by engaging industry professionals and a modernised design of delivery.

“We plan to work in partnership with local businesses not only to support students in developing the best possible set of skills for them to succeed in their industry, but also to offer additional training for our staff to create the best possible learning environment.”

The project initially is focusing on the subject areas Catering and Hospitality and Digital at Rotherham College and will provide students with increased availability of industrial placements, course masterclasses and workshops led by industry professionals and a modernised design and delivery of new teaching and learning materials.

If as a professional in your sector or on behalf of your organisation you would like to be involved in the Teach Too project, please contact the Quality team based at Rotherham College on 01709 722874.

MEMBER NEWS

Rotherham startup strikes chord with Def Leppard A Rotherham-based videographer is setting his sights on a recordbreaking first year after his business was given an unexpected boost by one of the best-known names in the rock industry.

Stuart Turner launched video production business LensGo in the spring after deciding to turn down the chance to build a lucrative career working for a large media agency in favour of using his skills to support South Yorkshire’s business community, with the long-term aim of creating new skilled jobs within Rotherham’s growing creative industries sector Just a week after opening the doors of his new business, Stuart’s services were snapped up by Def Leppard who commissioned his business to capture a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall, organised to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Although many new entrepreneurs aim to build businesses on rock solid foundations, Stuart was determined his venture would not be one-hit wonder and called upon help from the ERDF funded Sheffield City Region Launchpad programme to unlock the potential offered by his new videography business.

With the help and support Stuart received from the Launchpad programme he has successfully secured work with a growing number of businesses throughout the UK, as well as supporting a number of organisations in the Sheffield City Region including, Sheffield City Council, Rotherham United Community Trust,

resulting in new jobs being created within the local economy.

Gulliver’s, Rotherham Hospice, the Doncaster Knights and has even worked with actor Brian Blessed.

Having spent more than a decade working as a professional videographer, Stuart is no stranger to capturing life through a lens, and after building a workforce of camera operators, editors and designers and securing new contracts throughout the UK, LensGo was named as a finalist for the most promising new business category at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards.

Stuart Turner, Founder, LensGo, said: “Video is fast becoming one of the best tools to help businesses engage with their customers and audiences and I felt there was a clear gap in the market for our services. I was keen to base my business in Rotherham to help create new skilled jobs within the creative industries sector and since launching the business we’ve successfully built a local, regional and national client base,

“Having spent most of my career working as a professional videographer, I knew my industry well and working with the Launchpad programme helped to give my business direction – I was conscious that when it comes to video there’s quite a large market for the services but I didn’t want to be all things to all people.“ Julia Millea, Business Advisor, Launchpad, said: “Stuart has come a very long way in a short space of time.

Working as a freelancer for a number of years, Stuart benefitted from an insight into what is needed to run a business, but there can be very different challenges associated with running your own company.

“A key element of the Launchpad programme is encouraging entrepreneurs to understand the importance of business planning, enabling the business to grow and develop. Stuart has gained a lot from the workshops and one-to-one planning sessions and although he is perhaps more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it, gaining recognition as a finalist at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards is a well-deserved reward for his efforts over the past few months.”

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Supply chain soars with Boeing’s extra investment Leading companies based on the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham are set to supply Boeing’s new £20m manufacturing facility in the Sheffield city region (SCR).

The 25,000 sq ft facility, named Boeing Sheffield, will enable the Seattle firm to bring the manufacture of key high-tech actuation components and systems used in Boeing’s Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX and 777 aircraft in-house, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs.

Liberty Speciality Steels will be supplying locally made steel which will be provided to Maher, a first time supplier to Boeing, who will then supply bespoke steel bar and premachined components.

Investment under previous owners Tata Steel in 2005 saw the Rotherham site at Aldwarke become the focus for steel making, casting and rolling of specialist steels. The steel is manufactured before undergoing further refining at the Stocksbridge plant or the Thrybergh Bar Mill to improve the quality. The South Yorkshire operations have been supplying steel for the A380 Airbus and Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Donna Saul, managing director of Maher, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Maher to be part of the Boeing supplychain, providing machined components and bespoke steel bar to the Boeing facility in Sheffield. The team at Maher are excited to work closely with Boeing and look forward to supplying the service and support required to make Sheffield a success story for both companies.”

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Development programme with the AMRC to develop new manufacturing techniques that can be applied in the new facility on the Sheffield Business Park.

MetLase Ltd has been confirmed as Boeing Sheffield’s tooling and fixturing partner. The joint venture between Rolls-Royce and the Unipart Group is a mechanical engineering consultancy that specialises in increasing productivity by designing and manufacturing complex tooling, fixturing and components for a wide range of industries, often bringing lead times of months down to just days.

Sir Michael Arthur, president, Boeing Europe and managing director, Boeing UK and Ireland, said: “In Sheffield we have an excellent local supply chain and Boeing is sourcing from these established companies because of their high-quality manufacturing capability and talented people.

“I’m delighted to bring Maher, MetLase and NIKKEN on board as new Boeing suppliers, and to extend our supplier relationship with Aeromet and Mettis. We look forward to working together.”

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Content provided by Business news editor, Tom Austin. For the latest Rotherham Business News as it happens visit www.rothbiz.co.uk

£150m Wentworth Woodhouse masterplan focuses on visitor offer Details of a masterplan to create a down-to-earth, community-focused stately home attraction at Wentworth Woodhouse have been unveiled.

The 500-page Masterplan, called “A New Life,” includes the aim to become a world-class visitor attraction with local heritage and culture exhibitions and a focus firmly on the restoration task - the biggest and most important in the UK. Uniquely, visitors will be able take “hard hat and Hi Viz” tours to witness work taking place and talk to restoration

teams.

Sarah McLeod, CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (WWPT), said: “We will restore a national asset and regenerate a community. As this once great house rises again, it will be an economic driver improving the lives of people in Rotherham.”

Steelworkers forge bond with apprentices 18 youngsters began their steel industry training in South Yorkshire recently with a warm welcome from some of the 14 veterans who started their own steel careers on the same day 40 years ago.

The new apprentices at Liberty Speciality Steels’ training centre at Stocksbridge are on a three-year learning journey towards becoming qualified technicians. They are among the latest intake of 31 young people including 11 graduate trainees - who will join a new generation of workers for the steel sector at Liberty’s Rotherham and Stockbridge works

and related steel service centres in Bolton and Wednesbury.

John Littlewood production manager at Liberty Speciality Steels, said: “We’ve seen a lot of changes in the industry over four decades and there are far fewer people working in steel now than when we joined, but there are still great careers for young people in the sector.”

Grimm & Co wins a White Rose Award Grimm & Co, the innovative literacy charity that brings a truly unique retail offering to Rotherham’s High Street, has won a prestigious White Rose Award at the largest celebration of tourism in the UK. Opening in a former pub in 2016, the Apothecary to the Magical sells wild schemes, evil plots, charms, curses and kitchenware. Above the shop, the Yorkshire charity runs innovative storytelling and writing workshops for children in the local area, to unleash their imaginations and build confidence, self-respect and communication skills.

Run by tourism member organisation, Welcome to Yorkshire, the awards recognise the very best of this county’s thriving tourism industry. At an event in Harrogate, Grimm & Co was named as the Small Attraction of the Year.

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Training

For further training details and to book your attendance, please visit our website chamberskillssolutions.co.uk or call 01709 386 200

Specialist courses now available Chamber Skills Solutions have recently introduced new specialist qualifications; Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Chartered Management Institution and Hydraulic and Pneumatics.

The courses have been integrated into the already comprehensive training programme to further enhance the Chamber Skills Solutions (CSS) offer.

Demand for these courses is growing, with the number of enquiries almost doubling in the last 6 months.

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is the leading voice of the procurement and supply profession and, with a global community of over 103,000 in 150 countries, the largest. CIPS set the standards for the profession and are the only regulated body in the world to promote a Code of Conduct.

Chartered Management Institution is recognised throughout the UK and Europe, over 30,000 people study a CMI qualification each year. The qualifications offered though CSS start at level 3 which is designed for aspiring,

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supervisory or first line managers, to level 5 which is suited for mid managers, focusing on developing core management skills such as managing resources, recruitment and information management.

Companies may be able to use their Apprenticeship Levy to fund the above CMI Level 3, Level 5 and CIPS courses and 90% Funding is also available for certain Companies subject to the Training providers Terms and Conditions.

Hydraulic and Pneumatic training courses range from a basic awareness level, right through to more advanced control. All courses are designed to meet the needs of industry, ensuring candidates gain the maximum skills and knowledge for the workplace environment.

Chamber Skills Solutions are a training provider, covering Barnsley, Rotherham, and the wider business community.

CSS works with a large network of quality specialist training providers

If you would like to find out more about the CMI and CIPS training programmes, CSS are holding two workshops for you to discover how these training programmes can enhance your career as well as provide you with a recognised qualification, details are below: CIPS Workshop Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 2 - 4 pm Rotherham Book your free place >>

CMI Workshop Thursday, 15th January 2019 2 - 4 pm Rotherham Book your free place >>

to deliver training that meets requirements across all sectors and occupational areas, from Manufacturing to First Aid, there is a wide variation of courses to cover all businesses.

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Be it for the first time or as a refresher course, we introduce typical industry applications, key aspects of Health and Safety and the basic building blocks that make up a Pneumatic System.

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FEBRUARY We believe that “NO ONE” should work on or around hydraulic systems unless they have completed this level of training.

Designed for those involved in the maintenance and management of fluid power systems involving hydraulics, relating to both mobile and industrial application within all sectors of UK industry.

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This programme looks at the basic hydraulic principles that underpin the operation of all hydraulic systems, which is reinforced by hands-on training on our practical rigs Designed for those who work with or close to fluid power systems, who need to be introduced to hydraulics for the first time.

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The CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply is ideal for those who have previous business experience or qualifications in purchasing or supply chain operations. On successful completion of Levels 4, 5 and 6 you can apply for full MCIPS membership status and use the designatory letters MCIPS after your name. It’s what companies and employers are now looking for.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Latest International Trade News and Events The Master Cutler’s Trade Visit to the Czech Republic Following a successful trade visit to Poland last year, which resulted in several export orders, the International Trade Forum, with the assistance of the Master Cutler and Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, is once again organising a trade visit in 2019.

The following is a provisional current May 2019. This Fair has been held at the outline of the planned visit.

Brno Exhibition Centre since 2009. It is a highly specialised show of stainless steel Dates: 13th – 17th May 2019 with strong international attendance Destination: 2 nights in Prague and 2 both among exhibitors and visitors. nights in Brno.

For more details on the Fair organiser Prague please click here.

Outline Programme Visits and Meetings

2017 Final Facts & Figures can be viewed here.

• Tour of a Skoda assembly plant.

Including possible introductions to the Supply Chain.

Upcoming Events 17 January 2019: Quarterly Economic Review Breakfast: Q4 (November 2018).

This event will focus on Brexit, and its impact on business - Book here 31 January 2019: ITF Compliance Event Book here 6 February 2019: Export Documents Training Course Book here 12 February 2019: The Brexit Effect and Managing Risk in International Trade Book here 20 February 2019: Getting Paid in International Trade Training Course Book here

• Visit to Slavia Prague FC (the oldest football club in Czech Republic) arranged by Sheffield FC with a view to help establish closer relations between us.

4 March 2019: International Trade Operations and Procedures (ITOPS) Training Course Book here

• Prague Chamber of Commerce

The Department for International Trade (DIT) hosts a number of events throughout the Yorkshire & Humber Region.

• British Chamber of Commerce Czech Republic • DIT and the British Embassy

To view the calendar of events, please click here.

Brno • Visit to the International Stainless Steel Fair taking place on the 15th & 16th

UK Exports - Top Trading Partners – Released December 2018 Total trade in goods exports for October 2018 were £33.1 billion. This was an increase of £0.9 billion (2.9%) compared with last month, and an increase of £3.5 billion (12%) compared with October 2017.

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also predominantly been the largest valued commodity, with occasional peaks for Precious metals.

The top ten export countries, ranked by value has changed compared with last month and with October 2017. Most notably, Switzerland rose to seventh

place from nineteenth place compared with October 2017, though it dropped from third to seventh compared with last month.

(Source: HMRC)