We’re serious about doing social good and adding social value to people’s lives here at Everybody Health & Leisure.

That’s why we will be marking the first ever Seriously Social Week in May as part of a national campaign that showcases how the work of charities, like ours, are putting people above profit, connecting communities and helping people to become healthier, happier and more creative, regardless of age or ability.

Seriously Social has been organized by national body Community Leisure UK (CLUK). Starting Monday 27 – each day of the week will focus on a theme to show how companies like ours help create social impact and create happier, healthier communities. Themes include Health & Wellbeing, Environment, Inclusion, Community and Employment & Skills.

Kirsty Cumming, CEO of Community Leisure UK, said: “Our members don’t just deliver public leisure and cultural services, they support social change for the better every day of the week, 365 days a year.

“As social enterprises and charities, they put people above profit. They are run by local people and have everyone’s best interests at heart. This week is about showcasing how they go above and beyond supporting individuals and communities. This is a selfless sector, quietly going about supporting people and communities every day. Not because it makes them money, but because it’s the right thing to do. And we thought it was high time more people know about the great work they do and the difference they make.”

More than 110 Charitable Trusts and Social Enterprises deliver public leisure and culture in Scotland, Wales and Ireland as part of the Community Leisure UK network. Together in 2023 they:

Thomas Barton, CEO of Everybody Health & Leisure, said: “We are proud to be part of a network of charities operating with a social conscience, delivering social good when providing public leisure and culture services. Our core business isn’t about making profit, it is about purpose – helping people first. Supporting society to get healthier and happier, employing local people, creating safe spaces for everybody, connecting communities, working towards net zero and supporting people with quality health and wellbeing services for everybody regardless of age or ability.

“Seriously Social is a brilliant way to showcase not only the difference we make but also why we do what we do.”

Discover Everybody Health & Leisure’s contribution to the national picture in 2023-24, by visiting www.everybody.org.uk/everybody-stats-2023-24/

*Social Value Figure produced by 4Global using data from Moving Communities and DataHub. Full stats can be found at seriouslysocial.org.uk

AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield Campus has been awarded a prestigious Blue Plaque by the Royal Society of Chemistry in recognition of a contribution of almost sixty years to science and medicine.

Sarah Dayre, Macclesfield Campus Lead, said: “ We are so proud to receive this award from the Royal Society of Chemistry. It is a true recognition of the incredible work of the thousands of dedicated people who have passed through our Campus working in the service of science and patients across the world – and the 5,000 employees who still do.” “It’s fantastic that we have received this honour in the year we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of the merger of the then Zeneca with the Swedish company Astra, to form AstraZeneca.”

Helen Pain, CEO of the Royal Society of Chemistry said: “ It’s a great pleasure to share in this celebration of the enormous achievements of chemical scientists at the AstraZeneca Macclesfield Campus. Events like this one are a rare chance to pause and reflect on our shared history, celebrating the vital contributions that chemical scientists have made to our society.”

The Blue Plaque was awarded to AZ in a ceremony held last week. Former AZ employees as well as current graduates and apprentices and RSC-affiliated colleagues from across the Campus were joined by local dignitaries, and representatives from AZ’s local charity partners – the East Cheshire Hospice and the Silklife foodbank.

The event also looked forward to the future, with pupils from Hurdsfield Primary School attending. Also present were pupil’s representing a group of nine schools who AZ partner with to further the awareness of STEM careers in the North West.

Following a year of record growth, Beyond Law Group announces the opening of its new premises in Mayfair, London

Beyond Law Group, which was founded in 2017 with offices in Manchester and Cheshire, has announced the opening of its first London office.

Beyond credits the expansion to the diverse nature of its work and increasing demand in the capital and the wider South East region for both its corporate and consumer legal services. For Beyond Law Group’s clients, there is no North / South divide when it comes to charge out rates and fees.

The strategically placed Georgian office, located on Brook Street, Mayfair presents clients with different surroundings to the to the Victorian Warehouse HQ based in Manchester city centre, but with the same unique client experience.

The Group’s corporate and commercial practice, Beyond Corporate, acts for many of the UK’s leading businesses and for them the decision to open an office in the capital was a very necessary response to this demand. Managing Partner James Corlett says: “The London office signals a new stage in the development for Beyond Law Group and its specialist practices, providing the opportunity to enhance our relationships with referrers and clients in the capital which, in turn, we expect to drive significant revenues into the business.”

For the Group’s award-winning Family and Children practice, McAlister Family Law, establishing a more prominent, physical presence in London is a major step forward in their plans for growth both nationally and internationally. Managing Partner Amanda McAlister says: “The new office opening signals the start of what we expect to  be a significant year for Beyond Law Group and its specialist practices having in  the last 12 months have seen a 26.2% increase in organic revenue growth. The London office gives all of our practices the ability to get closer to our valued clients in London and the South, providing the level of service and client experience that we are traditionally known for across Manchester and Cheshire.

Matt Fleetwood, Chief Executive and Founder of Beyond Law Group, adds: “The opening of a London office has been in our sights for some time, ensuring that we provide on-hand support and embrace the power of face-to-face interaction with clients. Moving into one of the City’s most prestigious districts represents an exciting new chapter in the Group’s growth, and demonstrates our commitment to expand into new arenas and create further opportunities for our people.”

About Beyond Law Group

Beyond Law Group is a disruptive, non-traditional legal business which creates, owns and builds specialist legal practices. It currently has a portfolio of three well known, award-winning practices: Beyond Corporate, McAlister Family Law and Beyond Conveyancing. The Group manages its practices independently so that its clients have a sense of the personal service associated with a high-quality specialist practice, at the same time being confident that they are working with a wider, modern legal business.

The Group has revolutionised the industry by being one of the only legal businesses which has successfully established an equal presence and reputation across both corporate/commercial and consumer legal services. As a result, it offers a vibrant and dynamic team culture and diverse environment for its people.

Media contact

For further information, please contact Beth Cregan at beth.cregan@beyondlawgroup.co.uk

Cheshire creative agency LOVELIVE has unveiled a new-look branding; coinciding with the launch of a new website as they celebrate 22% year on year growth and an exciting new focus.

LOVELIVE are a Cheshire based full-service design agency. They began life working largely with design, print and events, but have since grown a strong additional team in creative strategy, video animation and e-learning; offering a full service to clients. Founded in 2010 by James Gibson and Kim Collier, they are now a team of 17 and are currently hiring for a full time Presentations Designer role to boost their team.

The majority of their clients are in the healthcare sector and this specialism has evolved over the last 14 years. However, more recently they have branched out into the professional services sector.

The rebrand incorporates a dynamic new logo, look and identity for their brand alongside a new website and strapline “Bringing to life everything from complex data to creative storytelling”.

Kim Collier, joint CEO of LOVELIVE said: “We’ve been the powerhouse behind the transformation of brands in the healthcare services sector since 2010, so we understand the importance of offering new creative and digital solutions whilst maintaining high-quality delivery. We’re currently expanding our team and diversifying into the professional services sector. With new clients in this space, it felt like it was the ideal to refresh the look and feel of our brand and website.”

James Gibson, joint CEO of LOVELIVE also commented: “In the past 14 years, we’ve gone from strength to strength; growing our team as well as clocking up an incredible 22% year on year sales growth. But the journey doesn’t end there! As we continue to expand and grow; as does our passion for delivering the best results for our clients. With our new website and brand – we wanted something that showcased our expertise and creative prowess and we’re confident we’ve achieved this.”

www.loveliveagency.com

This Early May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4 May to Monday 6 May), Network Rail will be carrying out planned engineering work on several parts of the West Coast Main Line. We strongly recommend you check before you travel, as many journeys will take longer.

For more information: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/travel-information/may-bank-holiday