John Longford - Financial Adviser at Northern Spire Ltd

07/11/2024

Trustee Week 4-8th November

We would like to say a huge thank you to our Trustees, Simon, Neil, Victoria and John. Its's not easy to launch a brand new charity but they felt driven to do so when they saw the lack of services of disabled people aged over 18 in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.

Thank you so much we appreciate everything you all do!

13/09/2024

Evening all.

If I could ask your help it would be very much appreciated. Last Sunday I ran my first ever Great North Run. I ran seconds under 2hrs 10mins, so I’ll get back there next year & go for sub 2hrs.

Saturday 14th Sept I’m back at it & doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge with the legend that is Orange John. This time I’ve dragged my wife Kate along to accompany me, cos if she wasn’t there, there’d be nobody to tell me I’m doing it wrong!

Neither of us have done a peak challenge before, so we’re excited, but know it’ll be tough.

We’re raising funds for local charity Grace House, who support local disabled children, young people and their families.

If anyone would like to support us & the charity & hoy a virtual 50p in the jar, it would be greatly appreciated.

You can do this below. Cheers!

https://ghne.enthuse.com/pf/john-longford/post/6954074

11/09/2024

Corporate Partnerships and Business Development Lead £32,092

A full time position to develop and manage a portfolio of corporate accounts, providing exceptional supporter care and delivering successful partnerships through the Grace House Corporate Networking Group - Network for Good
To lead on the development of corporate new business, with an emphasis on new funding partners.
Meet challenging income generation targets and increase revenue year upon year.
Work closely with the Grace House Event Fundraiser.

23/05/2024

🚨Up to 40% FUNDING for your next project! 🚨

📍 If you're a Sunderland or Durham based business looking to start a digital project, you could receive up to 40% to help with your video production, social media or design & branding requirements!

📲 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to boost your business - get in touch and see how we can help take you to the next level. 🚀

www.ynot.agency/funding

06/11/2023

Last week my post was as corporate as you can get. Pictures of me at a nice hotel, in in a suit on stage hosting a business briefing in front of 100 business owners.

This morning I’m getting up having a wet wipe wash, pulling on my walking boots & dusty cargo shorts to complete the last leg of our Sahara trek in Morocco.

Fantastic to meet so many great people from down south representing Julia’s House & a pleasure to walk in searing heat, watch sunsets & sleep under the stars with Orange John, Dale Shaw, Thomas Cu***ng, Matthew Cook & Thomas Harvey

We’re doing this trek to raise funds for Dragonfly Cancer Trust, a fantastic charity, there’s still time to throw a few quid in the pot & help us get to £10,000.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/northernspiresamuelphillips

01/11/2023

It was a pleasure to host the latest business owner briefing on behalf of Northern Spire Ltd this morning.

When I say pleasure, I was right out of my comfort zone, but the opportunity to host 100 of the regions top business owners to hear five panel members speak of their experiences of growing & exiting businesses was too good to pass up.

Fantastic feedback so far, many thanks to panel members Phil Williams, Mr Neil Stephenson, Paul Fellows, Antonia Tappin ACCA & Neil Henry MInstR & also the Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa for their hospitality.

See you in 2024 for the next instalment.

15/06/2023

Baking hot today at Close House for the Plumbase charity golf day supporting Sergio Petrucci & Red Sky Foundation. Having not swung a golf club since October, I was surprised how “not rubbish” I was & even managed to keep the same ball all the way around.

Massive shout out to Gavin Nesbitt for the invite. A great day had by all.

14/03/2023

It’s thought the amount of money you can save into a pension might rise. All eyes on Wednesday’s Spring Budget

Budget to boost lifetime allowance for pension savings

Increasing the allowance in Wednesday's Budget means workers could avoid paying more on their pension.