# gemfinance.co.uk ## Posts - [Butler and Gee Accountants](https://gemfinance.co.uk/butler-and-gee-accountants/): We were expanding our existing Accountancy practice business and Abi helped source key funds via the TBI scheme to help support the development and refurbishment of our new premises in Consett. Abi delivered great service and advice for which we were very grateful and we wouldn’t hesitate to approach her again for support in the future.   - [The Fish Tank Newton Aycliffe](https://gemfinance.co.uk/the-fish-tank-newton-aycliffe/): What a fantastic project this was working with two amazing humans – Paul and Penny Gordon.  They worked tirelessly to gain land and planning permission to build a brand new early years swim centre and café in Newton Aycliffe.  Working together we gained a substantial grant to support financing the build and hey presto an amazing new facility was born.  The Fish Tank is wonderful, I have taken my children there for a swim and now will follow on by taking my friends children to the playroom and sensory room. It is so special as it is designed with so […] - [Montalbo School](https://gemfinance.co.uk/montalbo-school/): In a nutshell, I spent my whole maternity leave with George in his carrier at Montalbo developing a heritage railway garden.  That project was what made me realise that community projects are absolutely my dream.  Taking a little seed and making it all happen for clients (for and with, we are all a team) is just the best thing in the world. Mr Minikin – the best Head Teacher of the best primary school in the world allowed me to support on this project and what we have all achieved together is fantastic.  I continue to provide free support on […] - [Newton Press](https://gemfinance.co.uk/newton-press/): Another fabulous project which was to provide quite a large renovation to an old munitions building and turning it into a number of small industrial units.  Stuart Howarth, Director of Newton Press was a dream to work with (and that really makes a difference on time and cost of me if that makes sense) which always helps and watching the change to this building was fantastic.  I always drive past and smile as it was a brilliant idea to divide it up.  Nobody needed a large building but the demand was there for small/medium.  Well done Stu! Testimonial from Stuart […] - [Spennymoor Town FC](https://gemfinance.co.uk/spennymoor-town-fc/): A few years ago I was recommended to this football club.  I definitely said ‘I know nothing about sports etc – I do commercial grants’ to the lovely lady who recommended me. Then as I was sat in front of the Managing Director Tony Wilson (one of my favourite people in the world) he said ‘what grants could we get then’ and I said ‘Tony I haven’t got a clue but I will soon find out! A year and a half later, just like Pinky and the Brain (though I think Tony is the Brain in this one) Tony devised […] - [Five Acres Community Garden CIC](https://gemfinance.co.uk/five-acres-community-garden-cic/): A tremendous organisation supporting respite and development for adults with special needs and disabilities.  One of the most rewarding projects I have worked on to date. This organisation is changing lives and I am proud to say I have been part of Five Acres amazing team to support gaining planning permission and grants to see their brand new rural facility open with capacity of 100.  Providing awesome activities such as animal husbandry, horticulture, t-shirt printing, laser engraving, wood making, cookery school, mixed media.  The list is endless. www.fiveacres.uk   - [Down to Earth Ethos](https://gemfinance.co.uk/down-to-earth-ethos/): On a personal note, I am a farmers daughter and absolutely love being outside.  I live in Barnard Castle – a beautiful part of the world. My husband  has a camper van (Big Red) and you will often see us at Hamsterley Forest on our mountain bikes or climbing a hill, normally eating snacks at any point throughout! I love outdoor time with my boys and we spend most of our extra time either at Hamsterley Forest in in the woods by the river in Barnard Castle or wild swimming (mostly me!)  I am a down to earth person who […] - [Five Acres Goes From Strength to Strength](https://gemfinance.co.uk/five-acres-goes-from-strength-to-strength/): I have worked with Five Acres for several years and during that time they have flourished. Work is well underway on their Brafferton site. Read about their success here. Visit the Five Acres website to learn more about their amazing organisation here. - [Working With The Fish Tank Newton Aycliffe](https://gemfinance.co.uk/working-with-the-fish-tank-newton-aycliffe/): The Fish Tank in Newton Aycliffe is a unique facility. More of a spa than a leisure centre the Fish Tank targets families wishing to swim and enjoy their leisure facilities. The leisure facility is complete with office space, a function room, a cafe and hydrotherapy pool. Read about the Fish Tank here. Visit their website here. - [Newton Press Created 55 Jobs](https://gemfinance.co.uk/newton-press-created-55-jobs/): I worked with Newton Press several years ago. Newton Press received a grant of £110k to support the development from the Strategic Economic Infrastructure Fund (SEIF) element of the North East Rural Growth Network, a programme designed to accelerate business growth in rural communities. Family business Newton Press has converted its old Newton Aycliffe site, a former munitions factory, into workspace units that can house up to 11 small businesses. The building, which has been re-named Sydney House in honour of Newton Press founder Syd Howarth MBE, aims to provide workspace to small rural businesses. Mr Howarth’s three sons Paul, Stuart and […] - [My Property Box](https://gemfinance.co.uk/my-property-box/): I worked with My Property Box several years ago. Read about their success here.   - [Montalbo School Railway Garden](https://gemfinance.co.uk/montalbo-school-railway-garden/): Working on this project was dear to my heart as both my children attended Montalbo School. A tired, overgrown and underused section of Montalbo Primry School, in Barnard Castle, was  transformed into a sensational, railway-themed garden complete with an original goods wagon for children and parents to use following the securing of grants from local county councillors, Northern Heartlands, County Durham Community Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline and Tesco Bags (Groundworks). A path imitating a railway track winds around the garden which is bedecked with a number of locally inspired landmarks. 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