Results

Below are a selection of the fantastic results David has secured for his consultancy and also the businesses and organisations he has worked for both commercially and voluntarily.

  • #1 app across 10 global regions

  • Apple - “What’s Hot” for 6 months

  • NHS “Innovation in healthcare” award

  • FWA “Site of the day” - 10 Downing Tweets - virtual election powered by Twitter in 2010

  • Over 1 million app downloads

  • Tech North Northern Stars Winner - startup investment pitch competition

  • Secured Investment from Key Fund and a place on the DotForge Social Impact incubator programme for ‘Donate Technologies’

  • Helped secure £24.1m from central Government for the regeneration of Stocksbridge as part of the Town Deal Board

  • Delivered over £24m in capital expansion and upgrades for Peak Edge schools

  • Established and grown one of the most successful schools trusts in England

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Face of a vibrant economy

'Face'​ of a Vibrant Economy

These 100 Faces are celebrated for their inspiring leadership, innovation and for helping their communities.

Selected by Grant Thornton UK and an independent panel, the Faces of a Vibrant Economy have been chosen for their roles in shaping a more purposeful, innovative and socially responsible business environment.

They span the length and breadth of the country and from sectors including energy, leisure, retail, technology, local councils, not for profit organisations, financial services and food production.

David Cates receiving the "Northern Stars" award
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