We love it when businesses send us their good news and here’s our latest good news round-up, kindly sponsored by PALADIN. Awards, expansion, new contracts or new appointments, if you’ve got some good news you want to share please email the editor, Martin Shaw, on martin@huddersfieldhub.co.uk.
Thread Republic CIC was a winner at the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and the Humber (SEYTH) Awards.
SEYTH is a regional network and support organisation for social enterprises and Thread Republic won the Environmental Award, which is presented to an organisation that demonstrates an innovative dedication to sustainability and the environment.
Thread Republic is a textiles reuse and skills hub using textiles to support circularity, creativity and community.
The judges liked the Huddersfield-based organisation’s preservation of heritage, scope and variety of activity, and commitment to working on a “knotty issue.”
Thread Republic directors Holly Carr, Jas Legg-Jones, Julia Roebuck and Kim Searle attended the awards alongside three of Thread Republic’s long-serving volunteers.
The team were thrilled to win the award and have their efforts recognised alongside so many other impactful social enterprises.
Award-winning wedding and event styling business Attention to Detail is entering an exciting new chapter as founder Ros Rowe steps back from full-time involvement and hands over ownership of the business to Jodie Robshaw.
After 16 years of building the Newsome-based business, Ros has made the decision to take a back seat while remaining involved in a more behind-the-scenes capacity.
Jodie, who has worked closely alongside Ros for several years in both styling and studio operations, will now take on the role of business owner.
Jodie said: “I am so excited to be taking over Attention to Detail and can’t wait for my new adventure to begin.”
The transition marks a natural next step for the business and Ros said: “After 16 years growing and nurturing Attention to Detail into the business of which I am so proud, I have decided to take a back seat and hand over the reins to my wonderful friend and colleague Jodie.
“Jodie will ensure the high quality and personal service which we value so much will remain the hallmark of our business moving forward.
“She has worked alongside me for a number of years now in the styling and in the studio and is extremely excited for her new adventure.
“I will still be around, but more in the background than before as I take up a little more time with my new granddaughter.”
The announcement comes at a particularly positive time for the business, which was recently named a winner in the Hitched Wedding Awards 2026.
The award was based on verified reviews from recently married couples and recognised the business in the Venue Styling category.
Ros added: “It’s been a pleasure to get to know so many wonderful clients, partners and suppliers over the years, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support the business has received.
“I’m so proud of what Attention to Detail has become and excited to see it continue to grow with Jodie leading the way.”
Huddersfield-based Software as a Service (SaaS) firm, Adventoris, has strengthened its team with four new hires and three internal promotions as the business scales following 18 new client wins and growing demand for its flagship platform, SwiftCloud.
The new appointments span business development, implementation and customer support taking total headcount to 42.
Andy Lau joins as business development executive, Cameron Mercer as implementation consultant, Adam Quinn as customer success manager, and Aleksi Zamfirov as first line customer support engineer.
Alongside the new hires, Adventoris has promoted three team members to support its next phase of growth.
Joe Tully, previously marketing manager, has been appointed as head of marketing, with former marketing assistant, Niall Smithson, taking on the marketing manager role.
Finn Waterhouse, who initially joined the firm as a junior developer, has progressed to a developer role.
Adventoris has seen increasing demand for SwiftCloud, its B2B eCommerce platform which helps businesses save time, reduce manual order processing and increase both monthly sales volumes and average basket values.
The platform supports over 220 major clients including Tilda Rice, Pepsi Co. and STAEDTLER, across a range of sectors.
Speaking about the new hires. Adventoris’s founder and CEO James Clarkson said: “Andy, Cameron, Adam and Aleksi’s appointments reflect the continued growth we’re experiencing, driven by increasing demand for SwiftCloud and the tangible results it delivers for our clients.
“It’s equally rewarding to recognise the progression of our existing team. Joe, Niall and Finn have all demonstrated exceptional commitment and talent, and their promotions are thoroughly deserved.
“As we continue to scale, investing in our people remains a top priority. Building a strong, ambitious team ensures we can maintain the high level of service our clients expect while continuing to innovate and develop the SwiftCloud offering further.”
Katherine McNamee. Image by: Natasha Cadman Photography
Bed and furniture retailer Bedkingdom has hired Katherine McNamee into the newly-formed role of head of brand and creative, where she’ll be responsible for the company’s growing online visibility and brand development.
In her role, Katherine, who is 26 and based in Huddersfield, will oversee Bedkingdom’s entire creative and brand output, including social media, channel management, visual direction, branding, campaigns, content strategy, collaborations and creative direction across all platforms.
“My journey at Bedkingdom has been very rewarding so far,” said Katherine. “From the start, I’ve been given the freedom to explore ideas, make decisions and shape the role in a way that’s been hugely empowering. It’s been exciting to see ideas come to life and to grow alongside the business.”
Before joining Bedkingdom, Katherine worked as an assistant buyer at a furniture company. She graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA (Hons) in International Fashion Business.
As head of brand and creative, Katherine will focus on strengthening Bedkingdom’s market presence and building deeper connections with customers.
“The biggest opportunity is to take the Bedkingdom brand to the next level,” she said. “There’s huge potential to grow our reach and brand awareness while creating more authentic connections with our audience.
“I want Bedkingdom to feel like a brand people genuinely trust, engage with and enjoy. The goal is to create a distinctive presence that is aspirational and accessible, builds loyalty and leaves a lasting impression.”
Heckmondwike-based Bedkingdom currently employs 49 people.
