The grant, available via the Learning and Skills Council and the North West Development Agency, has been introduced to support relevant and challenging learning and development activities for leaders, senior managers or key decision makers in companies across the North West.

Utilising the grant, local business leaders can benefit from The Safety Group’s practical Risk Management programme, which has been designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of the legal obligations of senior personnel within business in relation to people management and risk reduction strategies.

The Safety Group’s comprehensive programme will provide managers with the necessary skills to reduce potential risk within companies in terms of health and safety, employment law, finance, fire, security, business continuity and accident management.

Providing an element of ongoing mentoring from a fully qualified Risk Consultant, The Safety Group will bring increased awareness of risk management and the utilisation of polices and procedures to improve business quality and efficiencies.

Stuart Beaumont, co-founder and director of The Safety Group commented: “Managing a company’s risks helps to prevent accidents and ill health to workers and members of the public. Accidents and sickness can shatter lives and harm a business if productivity is hindered, equipment is damaged, insurance costs increase or court proceedings are filed.

“We are delighted to be able to tap into Government funding to support the development of the North West’s senior managers and directors. The recession saw many businesses slash training budgets but with this grant companies can now access vital training where we can help them formulate bespoke risk management strategies and actively reduce potential risk in the work place.

“Our ethos is all about practical solutions to clients’ problems with an emphasis on a hands-on service. This provides our clients with real added value to their business from a legal, insurance and commercial perspective.”

A maximum support of up to £3,000 per company is available, for up to 3 managers in organisations employing between 5 and 249 people, and 2 leaders in organisations employing 250 – 999 people.

To secure the funding businesses are required to contribute approximately 1/3 of the total training cost. For example, for a manager to receive the maximum £1,000 grant, a business must contribute £500 towards the total of the £1,500 training cost. So for an outlay of £1500 to train three managers, a company can receive an additional £3000 to support the development of its risk management.

To find out more about funding and The Safety Group’s comprehensive Risk Assessment programme, contact The Safety Group on 0845 224 7013 or email solutions@thesafetygroup.co.uk for a free consultation. Or visit www.thesafetygroup.co.uk for more information.

The Safety Group Ltd is a leading Health, Safety, Employment Law and Risk Management consultancy offering expert advice and guidance to businesses in the public and private sectors. It works with organisations, both large and small, to ensure compliance with complex legal requirements. Based in Altrincham and operating on a national level, it provides services to clients in sectors such as construction, housing, leisure, healthcare, property, engineering, manufacturing, transport, warehousing and private education.

This list has been compiled using popularity, searched results and user views – My personal favourite for Manchester is Blacksticks (Number 2).

1. Bem Brasil Bar & Restaurant (Latin American)
0161 923 6888 – 58 Lever Street, Manchester M1 1FJ

2. Blacksticks Restaurant (English / Modern)
0161 788 7227 – 221 Monton Road, Manchester M30 9PN

3. El Rincon (Spanish & Tapas)
0161 839 8819 – 244 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4BQ

4. Akbars Restaurant (Indian)
0161 834 8444 – 73-83 Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4NQ

5. Yang Sing (Chinese)
0161 236 2200 – 34 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4JY

6. The Grill On The Alley (English)
0161 833 3465 – 5 Ridgefield, Manchester M2 6EG

7. Shimla Pinks (Indian)
0161 831 7099 – Crown Square, Manchester M3 3HA

8. Restaurant Bar & Grill (English)
0161 839 1999 – 14 John Dalton Street, Manchester M2 6JR

9. Koh Samui (Thai Traditional)
0161 237 9511 – 16 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4NB

10. Lounge 10 (French)
0161 834 1331 – 10 Tib Street, Manchester M2 4JB

I hope this list has been useful to you – If you would like to see a more comprehensive list of all Manchester based restaurants, you can view them all right here Manchester Restaurants

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