Yorkshire Pride is celebrated at Masters
YORKSHIRE firms that put something back into the region are being celebrated in the TheBusinessDesk.com Masters Awards.
Everyday up until next Tuesday we will be profiling the shortlisted three companies, initiatives or individuals in each category.
Voting is now closed.
The Pride category always sees a host of strong entries because so many companies are now totally committed to both supporting charities and investing in corporate social responsibility.
Dine Events is celebrating its 15th birthday this year and has set itself the challenge of raising £15,000 for six charities.
The business, founded by Daniel Gill, does outside catering but also in the in house caterer at venues including Leeds Town Hall, Leeds City Museum and Allerton Castle.
Gordons was the first UK law firm to implement a totally self-funded apprenticeship scheme.
Managing partner Paul Ayre recognised that entry to the legal profession was easier for those from wealthy backgrounds and the firm decided to do something to change that.
The scheme has improved the diversity of the workforce at Gordons and created greater links with businesses who train future staff in a similar way.
Through the Educate to Innovate programme, Grant Thornton is addressing the lack of entrepreneurial skills among school leavers and graduates in Yorkshire.
The scheme set up by the accountancy firm is aimed at students who are from deprived backgrounds and connects business people directly with schools and colleges.
Voting is now closed.
Sponsors for the 2013 Business Masters Awards include law firm Walker Morris, accountancy firm BDO, Leeds Metropolitan University, The P & A Partnership and Sentio Corporate Finance.
The event takes place at lunchtime at Aspire in Leeds on Thursday, June 27.
Voting is now closed.
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For information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the Yorkshire Business Masters 2013 please email Aimee Willow at aimee.willow@thebusinessdesk.com or call her on 0113 3944543.
