 The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation which supports young people and organisations working with them across the region has appointed three new trustees. Joining the Board are Jan Fletcher OBE, Dipesh Mistry and Fiona Robinson. The Foundation makes grants to individuals and organisations across Yorkshire, raising money through the annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards which celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. Stacey Burrows of Articulate Speech, Drama and Casting was awarded the Yorkshire Young Achievement in Management and Enterprise Award in front of 360 guests at the Leeds United Centenary Pavilion. Stacey received the award from Jan Fletcher OBE, for her business which has changed the lives of hundreds of young people across the region.  The awards mark the achievements of young people in seven categories, from the arts to sport. Organised by the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation, the annual event has now raised more than £1.3m to support young people in Yorkshire.
Chairman of the Awards Peter McCormick OBE said: “Every year we are astonished, inspired and, frequently, moved to tears by the amazing stories of our winners whose achievements underline the depth and breadth of the quality of the young people in our region. “None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors and our guests, many of whom have been with us almost since the beginning, and I am very proud that with their help, we were able to continue our grants programme which helps young people across Yorkshire to reach their full potential.”  Boutique real estate lender, Mera Investment Management (“Mera IM”), has secured significant equity backing from a private family office to accelerate its growth plans and future lending ambitions. With the additional fire power, Mera IM is now seeking to deploy some £100m of lending this year.
As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Mera IM will be developing its existing team and investing in technology to service increased demand from borrowers.  Previous winners (L to R) Debbie Moore, Jan Fletcher, Jenifer Rosenberg and Sophie Mirman attend the 2023 Bold Woman Award ceremony hosted by Veuve Clicquot at their Solaire Culture Exhibition in Piccadilly Circus, London.
The awards - a modern evolution of Veuve Clicquot’s Business Woman Award, which has been running since 1972 and is the first and longest-running international accolade of its kind. On the night, exceptional female entrepreneur Tessa Clarke, co-founder and CEO of food-sharing app Olio, was awarded as the winner. For more details click here Prime Women Media, the popular digital lifestyle community for women over 50, is expanding its reach with plans to launch a 24/7 linear television network bringing informative, entertaining, and inspiring content to women in their prime. The network, founded by and featuring women over 50, is developing and acquiring programming on important topics impacting women in their prime – health and fitness, career and finance, relationships, and more.  The new network is led by Dorthy Miller Shore, board chair and CEO of Prime Women Media, Valerie Freeman, and Jan Fletcher OBE, with investments from 16 additional leading female executives, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, including Kristine Davis, co-founder of Avatar Investments, L.P.
Please click here for the full story  One of the most exclusive residential developments in Leeds has been completed. Silver Gates is an exceptionally appointed development of eight luxury apartments set in landscaped gardens with underground parking, located within one of the most exclusive residential areas in in the City. The apartments benefit from secure electric gates, internal lift, balconies, terraces, roof gardens. Further details can be found here:  Bee Health, the UK’s leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements, today announced it has been acquired by INW | Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness, a US-based leader in custom R&D, manufacturing and marketing support solutions for global brands that serve the fast-growing nutrition and wellness industry.
Please click here for the full story For the second consecutive year Bee Health has been named in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. The UK’s leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer is ranked at No 108 and is one of only twenty north-east companies listed. The annual league table ranks Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales. Yorkshire-based Bee Health’s overseas sales grew by an average of 37% per annum over the two years to 2019, with the company now selling to 40 countries.  “Sustaining growth year after year is a testament to the hard work and commitment of everyone at Bee Health,” said Lewis Ryan, Managing Director of Bee Health.
“We are proud to be listed in the International Track 200 and are very excited about the future direction of the business.” Jan Fletcher OBE, Chairman of Bee Health, commented: “Whilst our roots are in Yorkshire we have always had an international outlook which, once again, is recognised by this listing. “The extraordinary growth we have seen over the past few years, in both the U.K. and overseas, has firmly established Bee Health as the pre-eminent force in the industry and this achievement recognises the dedication and hard work of our entire team.’ Developers Opus North and Rougemont have submitted outline planning permission for Dalton 49 Thirsk (dalton49thirsk.co.uk), a new 43-acre logistics park, to Hambleton District Council. Formerly part of RAF Dalton, the site is capable of delivering around 650,000 sq. ft. of much needed employment space. Situated next to the existing Dalton Airfield Industrial, Estate the proposed plans will create a regionally significant employment site with hundreds of jobs. The scheme will provide modern buildings and facilities to meet the needs of occupier businesses, employees and investors by provision of a range of unit sizes and types.  Following the recent completion of the new bridge at Dalton, the site offers excellent access to the A19 and A1. Ryan Unsworth, Development Director at Ilkley-based Opus North, one of the region’s most active developers, commented: “Yorkshire will represent around 30 per cent of all the UK logistics take-up this year, as the region remains so attractive to occupiers. Dalton 49 Thirsk is one of the most connected locations in North Yorkshire and being a cost-effective alternative for occupiers, in comparison to other Yorkshire industrial hubs, we have already had interest from businesses looking for space to improve supply chains or expand into new premises.” A carefully considered site layout will ensure the development is sympathetic to nearby properties and its wider landscape by incorporating new tree planting, habitats and sustainable drainage features. Dalton 49 Thirsk will be a sustainable, efficient and contemporary addition to the existing Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate. James Craven, Managing Director of specialist investment manager, Rougemont said: “We look forward to working closely with Hambleton District Council to achieve an outline planning application for around 650,000 sq. ft. of industrial and distribution accommodation to service the shortage of availability between Leeds and the North East.” “The location is already home to successful engineering, manufacturing and distribution companies and with the improved transport links it has the potential to provide a significant additional employment boost and facilities to the area,” he continued CHR Group today announced it has started construction of its new Silver Gates development in Alwoodley, Leeds. The development of eight exceptionally appointed luxury apartments set in landscaped gardens with underground parking, located within one of the most exclusive residential areas in in the City. Silver Gates boasts secure electric gates, internal lift, balconies, terraces, roof gardens and a specification rarely seen in a Leeds apartment. The exclusive apartments will be released for sale in Autumn 2021.  CHR Group was founded by Chairman Jan Fletcher OBE, to deliver a range of prestigious property developments. Over the years Jan has successfully delivered extensive, multi million pound complex development projects, both independently and in collaboration with joint-venture partners. Silver Gates represents CHR Group’s latest development in a long-term commitment to focus on creating exquisite residences in the most desirable locations. CHR Group insists on the very highest standards of architecture, design and craftsmanship using the finest materials and finishes to ensure all our homes are exceptional.  |
