If you’ve got a fantastic new product then The Grocer wants to hear about it. It can be either a food or non-food item but whichever it is, it needs to showcase real innovation – something that will get people talking – and buying! The Grocer New Product Awards 2021 celebrate and reward outstanding innovation in the UK FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector, in both the food and non-food categories. If you win an...
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Coming back to work after time away during the pandemic may be difficult for some people. If workers have been away from the business for prolonged periods they may have experienced a decline in ability or proficiency. They may need additional time and support to get back to pre-pandemic performance. The Health and Safety Executive have published guidance on returning to work which can help you talk to your workers and provide the right support...
Social distancing relies on being able to see where others are, something that’s impossible for many people with sight loss, and this has impacted on people’s independence and confidence. As businesses begin to reopen again, making changes to protect staff and customers is so important and it is essential these changes are accessible for blind and partially sighted customers. The RNIB have created some best practice guidelines to help businesses understand how they can help...
Guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses to keep employees and visitors safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It remains in effect until further notice and will be kept under review. The Coronavirus Regulations enable the Welsh Government to issue guidance notes on what is expected of all those responsible for premises that are open to the public, or where work takes place including: Guidance for premises open to the public and where work takes place...
There are so many reasons to enter the Rural Business Awards (RBAs), one of the biggest celebrations of rural business in the UK! Taking part in the Rural Business Awards is a chance to celebrate everything you have achieved so far, and to build the tools for even greater success! It can have a real impact on your business. If you lucky enough to win an award, you will receive regional and national recognition, strengthening...
Please note we currently have 3 Eligibility checkers on the site: Cultural Recovery Fund Economic Resilience Fund Residential Outdoor Education Sector Fund Please check to ensure that you are using the correct eligibility checker and read the documentation associated to the relevant fund.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is providing free advisory data check-ups for owners of small organisations, such as small businesses, small charities, groups or clubs and sole traders. The check-ups are tailored to an organisation's size and the type of work they do, with a particular focus on areas that are important to customers, volunteers and members. The ICO will also provide a report outlining what organisations need to do to handle data more effectively...
The Welsh Government has established a fund to support the residential outdoor education sector in Wales with an initial allocation of £2 million. This fund will provide eligible centres across Wales with support to cover essential operating costs during the period June to September 2021. The fund will have a capped maximum grant of £45,000 per successful applicant. In order to gauge the likely eligibility and take up of the fund, we are requesting that...
The Freelancer Fund will open for applications at 12 midday on Monday 17 May 2021. The fund supports freelancers who work in the following sectors: The Arts Creative Industries Arts and Heritage Events Culture and Heritage The fund will also support freelancers who work in events that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, including those working in weddings and corporate events, but not sport events. As before, the fund is administered by Local Authorities...
Wales will move into alert level 2 on Monday 17 May 2021, the First Minister will confirm today as coronavirus levels remain low and vaccination rates remain the best in the UK. Indoor hospitality businesses will be able to re-open from Monday May 17 2021; indoor entertainment venues will also re-open and there will be an increase in the number of people able to attend organised indoor and outdoor activities. The First Minister will also...