Ignite your workforce and start a community engagement project this year!
Community engagement takes a strategic approach to the interactions and relationships between your business and the local community to try to influence outcomes for both.
When you engage with your local community, it can help you develop a more socially responsible business and make more informed decisions.
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We are delighted to introduce a fresh new look to Fosters Solicitors across our digital, print and physical branding.
Our new logo forms part of this exciting change, supported by a brand-new website and the use of fresh imagery and fonts across all of our communications.
Clients and visitors will also see new signage when visiting our Norwich city-centre, Wymondham and Lowestoft branches – as well as across inventory through our key partners, including Norwich City Football Club.
With Fosters a key part of its community for over 260 years, it has been important through this process to appreciate the firm’s tradition but understand its continued development and requirement for the brand in a digital age.
Commenting on the news, Fosters’ Chief Executive Chris Brown, said: “We are excited to be able to finally share our refreshed brand and new website, which is a culmination of months of engagement and consultation with our colleagues and clients to create our fresh approach.
“We feel this is the right time to make these changes, with the firm seeking to build on the growth we’ve experienced in recent years, especially digitally, and we believe this new brand identity will help us unlock further opportunities.”
He added: “We have balanced a new strong primary colour and fonts to highlight simplicity, warmth and accessibility, but with a hint to our Norfolk and Suffolk heritage through a supportive colour pallet.
“We also want to visualise our core values of transparency, unity and collaboration and the building of relationships, and through the introduction of the message ‘You + Us’, we want to make all our interactions with our clients, partners and community, feel friendly, approachable and easy to navigate.”
Fosters Solicitors and Norwich City Football Club are delighted to confirm the renewal of their partnership in a new multi-year deal, taking the relationship through to the 2024/25 season.
Having first partnered with the Canaries back in 2011 to become the club’s official legal partner, Fosters also supports the Norwich City Community Hero initiative and the Norwich City Fans Social Club.
Throughout our decade of involvement with the club, we have helped provide legal support to many Norwich City supporters and its wider community, currently offering a 15% discount on our range of services to season ticket holders and members.*
Sam Jeffery, Norwich City commercial director, said: “Our partnership with Fosters is one of the most long-standing of our partner portfolio, and with us now entering an 11th season working with this brilliant local firm, we’d like to place our sincerest thanks to them for their continued support.
“As well as supporters, colleagues and partners able to access their legal expertise, the relationship is also firmly embedded in the club’s community, with their wider support for our Community Hero initiative and through the Norwich City Fans Social Club, the Community Sports Foundation. We are proud to be able to extend this key partnership and look forward to working with Fosters as a primary partner for another three seasons.”
Andrea Spooner, Fosters’ practice director, added: “The building of relationships forms part of our core values at Fosters, and this partnership embodies this for us. We take enormous pride in having worked together with the commercial team and wider club for over a decade.
“Many of our colleagues and clients are Norwich City supporters, but more than that, through the community work and reach of the club and its fans we’ve been able to highlight and support the wonderful work of key charities, people and good causes in our local community.”
She added: “This week we have been delighted to launch a fresh new look for Fosters Solicitors, which includes a brand-new logo and website. This will mean a change across our digital, print and physical branding, and we’re thrilled to highlight this new look across our signage and digital assets at Carrow Road at today’s match and those moving forward.”
From September 2022, Langley School welcomes a brand new Head of Prep to lead the co-educational independent school at its stunning Taverham Park site.
After 14 successful years of Headship, Mike Crossley retires from Langley Prep but his successor is no stranger to the school. New Head of Prep Jason Hyatt was formerly Deputy Head for three years, before he took up a role at Gresham’s in north Norfolk in 2018. With decades of experience in education, Jason is also an ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) Reporting Inspector and a Satips (Support and Training in Prep Schools) Council Member.
Jason comments, “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Langley community as the Head of Langley Prep School. It is great to be returning to a school that I know so well from my time previously as Deputy Head.”
Langley is famed for celebrating intellectual curiosity, confidence, kindness and integrity, and Jason is keen to see these values in action, particularly given that Langley Prep School sits within a 100acre site of ancient woodland and parkland, home to a fantastic Outdoor Learning Centre, all just a stone’s throw from Norwich.
“I am passionate about pupils achieving their best through the many opportunities available to them while having kindness at the heart of everything that they do.”
Jason continues, “The School is extremely lucky to be located in such stunning grounds, giving children the freedom to grow. I believe that education is constantly moving forwards, reflecting the ever-changing needs of the world around us, and it is our job to help prepare our young people for this.”
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Captain Fawcett is simply delighted to have been included in the Export Award shortlist for the prestigious Insider Made in Central & East Awards 2022. Huzzah!
An independent judging panel selected shortlists of manufacturing and engineering businesses with Captain Fawcett proud to be in the company of some of the finest regional contenders. The businesses in question will be showcased at the gala awards dinner which is taking place at the Jurys Inn, Milton Keynes on the evening of 31st March 2022, an event now in its seventh year. The winners of all the categories will be announced during the awards dinner.
The awards celebrate and reward the excellence of the manufacturing sector and its skilled workforce, recognising companies that have excelled in innovation, product development and growth in either domestic or overseas markets over the course of the last 12 months.
Chaired by Insider’s regional business editor Philip Cunliffe, an independent panel of expert judges scrutinised and assessed all the entries to decide the category shortlists and ultimate winners. Mr Cunliffe said: “We all know how difficult and challenging the last couple of years have been but if there’s a business sector that has risen to these challenges and performed better than most, it’s the manufacturing sector.
“Almost from the outset of the pandemic, manufacturers in the region stepped up to the mark and have innovated, diversified and invested to make sure they remain productive and competitive.
“Many of the businesses on the shortlists have demonstrated exceptional qualities and we’re really excited to be able to reward them at what I know will be a wonderful night of celebration of the manufacturing sector in the region.”
Businesses in and around Great Yarmouth can now claim up to £6,000 in the latest round of grants to help businesses impacted by Covid-19.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has now released the latest round of grants under the current phase of the Additional Restrictions Grant programme, with an expanded range of eligible businesses.
Business rated and non-business rated businesses that trade in or supply the hospitality, leisure, and accommodation sector and other business that have been financially impacted through the winter months including the personal care sector, such as chiropodists, beauty and salon owners, and mobile hairdressers or those who rent a chair, can now apply for help.
Eligible businesses will receive a cash payment of between £750 and £6000, depending on their business type or rateable value.
Applications for the scheme are open now via the Council’s website and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis meaning businesses should apply as soon as possible. The scheme will close on 28 February 2022 at the latest.
The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant scheme is still open to eligible businesses until midnight 18 March.
This scheme provides support to hospitality, leisure, and accommodation businesses in recognition of the impact that the rise of the Omicron variant has had on their trade.
Both funds distribute money provided by the central government and require prepayment checks to detect and prevent fraud.
Cllr Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: “We are pleased to have received further funds from the Government to help our local businesses.
“We have kept the schemes under constant review and prioritised and adapted them to ensure as many businesses as possible can be supported within the limits of Government funds available.
“I encourage every business to read the details of the schemes on our website, even if they think they have not been eligible for help in the past.”
Norwich Samaritans, the official organisers of the Baton of Hope Tour’s Norwich leg, are proud to announce a unique sponsorship opportunity to take a leading role in the UK’s largest-ever suicide prevention initiative. The organisation is currently seeking a Closing Ceremony Sponsor to join forces in delivering a powerful message of hope, awareness, and change.
On 17 September 2025, the Baton of Hope arrives in Norwich as part of its national tour — a landmark initiative born from personal tragedy and driven by the shared mission to prevent suicide and support those affected by it. As the Baton travels across the UK, it unites communities to raise awareness, inspire conversation, and ignite action.
The Norwich event culminates in a high-profile Closing Ceremony, held in partnership with Norwich City Football Club (NCFC). Organisers are offering a premium sponsorship package for one organisation to stand at the forefront of this critical cause alongside NCFC.
Benefits for the Closing Ceremony Sponsor include:
Co-branding with Norwich City Football Club as headline sponsor of the Closing Ceremony
Tailored in-house suicide prevention workshop for your team
Prominent logo placement on website, official merchandise, and event materials
Extensive social media promotion, including 5+ shoutouts and a dedicated feature/interview
Inclusion in press releases and potential media coverage
5-minute speaking opportunity at the ceremony
4 complimentary tickets to the Closing Ceremony
Digital sponsor badge for your company’s website
Opportunity to include promotional items in Baton Bearer and Volunteer goodie bags (100+)
“This isn’t just a sponsorship — it’s a statement,” said Anna McNeil, Baton of Hope Norwich Project Lead from Norwich Samaritans. “By aligning with the Baton of Hope, your organisation has the opportunity to demonstrate true leadership in mental health advocacy and help us save lives.”
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Everyone loves a classic hit, whether it’s from the 80s, 90s, or noughties, these much-loved songs provide the perfect opportunity to get up on the dancefloor and have a boogie. That’s why this April Barnham Broom is hosting an Ultimate Retro party night to get everyone dancing all night long.
Locally renowned band Agent Orange will be performing well-known, iconic hits from the last four decades. It’s a party night not to be missed, set to be full of celebrations, retro dance moves, optional fancy dress, and even a two-course themed buffet.
Make the experience extra special and combine their Ultimate Retro party night with an overnight stay, relax in one of their rooms, unwind with a Spa treatment, enjoy a game of golf and make use of their leisure facilities.
Barnham Broom is a resort near Norwich, Norfolk. Overlooking 300 acres of beautiful countryside and the River Yare Valley, the venue features a luxury four-star hotel, spa, leisure centre, two golf courses, award-winning Brasserie restaurant, Sports Bar, and conference room. It is a popular choice for weddings and events. Visit www.barnham-broom.co.uk to find out more
Norfolk businesses and a local charity have combined to support adults with disabilities gain valuable job search skills.
Five adults with learning disabilities accessed the Jobsearch Skills workshops through the Norfolk based BUILD Charity, who teamed up with senior managers, and owners of Norfolk businesses to pass on their experiences, and provide mock job interviews to candidates for a fictitious role.
The workshops were designed by BUILD Charity’s Chief Executive, James Kearns, and co-hosted with Teresa Kelly, Business and Education Consultant with Talk Enterprise. Over a four week period, the workshops explored issues ranging from choosing the kind of job to aspire to, exploring where jobs are advertised, selling yourself as an applicant, building a CV and experiencing an interview.
Each session was inter-active and involved testimonies from people in local businesses. The final session saw four local business managers host 15 minute selection interviews for a fictitious role. Stephen Ferrey (MoCo), Ian Woodley (Quartz Healthcare), Richard Buck (John Lewis Partnership) and Anne Francis (Carnival Consulting) each interviewed two candidates, and provided positive feedback, as well as areas where candidates could improve their applications and techniques.
So impressed was one business leader, Anne Francis, of Carnival Consulting, that she offered some temporary work to one of the candidates after the interview.
BUILD Charity’s Chief Executive, James Kearns said “The partnership working with colleagues in the business world made the whole experience real for participants, who got real feedback, from real employers, not just a table top exercise. The added confidence and aspiration experienced by people taking part was significant.”
The workshops had been free to access, thanks to funding from a Norwich based Charitable Trust but the low take up of places had come as a surprise to organisers. James Kearns said “In the current economic climate, where people with disabilities are finding it even harder to get on the jobs, and careers, ladder we expected to be inundated with people wanting to access these workshops, but in the end only half the places were filled. We have some funding to run a second series of workshops in the autumn, if the demand is there, so would welcome expressions of interest from people with disabilities, their carers or supporters, before setting a date.”
The BUILD Charity was established in Norwich in 1967 and provides around 400 social, leisure and learning opportunities to adults, and young people, with sensory, physical and learning disabilities each year with activities ranging from a weekly social club, known as The Wednesday Club in central Norwich, two clubs for young people in Norwich and New Buckenham, and arrange of sporting, cultural and healthy living activities across the county. For more information visit www.buildcharity.co.uk
Monday 21st August 2025: Norwich-based Cyber Security Consultancy, CyberScale, has
launched its Executive Cyber Coaching service to help strengthen business leaders knowledge,
capabilities and decision making for individuals who may have a limited or rudimentary
understanding of cyber risk and security principles but are increasingly expected to make
decisions and demonstrate leadership on cyber issues.
As cyber threats continue to rise in frequency and sophistication, the pressure on business
leaders to make informed security decisions has never been greater. Yet many executives —
from CEOs and managing directors to CFOs and HR leaders — feel unprepared or overwhelmed
by technical jargon and vendor complexity.
According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, many businesses rely on external cyber
security consultants, IT consultants or cyber security providers for information and guidance on
matters relating to cyber security. This was most common in small (37%) and medium (43%)
organisations which reflects the need for cyber security expertise but without the internal
experts to provide the guidance.
Cyberscale’s Executive Cybersecurity Coaching provides a bespoke, one-on-one program that
translates complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, business-focused insights. Delivered
through weekly coaching sessions, the programme covers key areas such as cyber risk, cloud
security, regulatory obligations (including GDPR and NIS2), working with IT providers, and
building a security-conscious culture. It also addresses the growing impact of artificial
intelligence (AI) in the threat landscape — a concern now facing many UK organisations.
Darren Chapman, Founder and Chairman at CyberScale said:
It’s become increasingly apparent to us that the ultimate business responsibility for cyber risk is
often assigned to business leaders with little knowledge or background in this important
subject.
Leaders need just enough knowledge to be able to understand how attacks might threaten their
business, where to look for help and to be able to prioritise investment optimally. They also
need to understand the threats, as well as the opportunities of new technologies and take
advantage of these whilst managing risk.
This unique programme aims to provide that assurance that responsible business leaders need.
If you would like to learn more about Executive Cyber Coaching, you can do so here: https://www.cyberscale.co.uk/executive-coaching/
On Friday 11th February, 15 Norwich High sports scholars travelled to Sutton High School GDST to attend the inaugural GDST Sports Scholars Day.
The day consisted of 15 workshops covering a wide range of sporting topics to inspire and educate our students. Practical coaching workshops included a hockey session from GB Hockey Olympic Gold medalist Shona McCallin, swimming masterclass from GB Olympic Silver medallist swimmer Jazz Carlin and an Athletics fitness session from GB Olympic Athletics Bronze medallist Marilyn Okoro. There were also some informative workshops on topics such as nutrition, visualisation, physiology of the female body and sports performance, how to portray yourself as an athlete, sports media and physiotherapy.
Sue Anstiss MBE, a Women’s Sports Trust Trustee and Women’s Sport Collective Founder and Author welcomed all the sports scholars from across the 17 GDST schools that attended the event and celebrated the fact that there are now endless opportunities in sport and that women’s sport continues to grow and progress.
To conclude there was an opportunity to ask questions to the expert panel, which included the Team GB athletes mentioned above as well as Double Paralympic Gold medallist in Archery Danielle Brown and Former GB Wheelchair Basketball player and Channel 4 News and Sport Presenter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan.
It certainly was a fantastic day! Everyone learned a lot about how to develop in their sports from the amazing role models and felt inspired to be the best they can.