We plan to buy a car or take a holiday, so why don’t we take the same time to plan for our future working life, health, or financial wellbeing? Employers can support their employees aged 50+ to plan for later life by offering them the opportunity to attend Mid-Career Review webinars, delivered by responsible business network Business in the Community Cymru as part of the Age at Work programme in Wales. These free, one-hour webinars...
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Chambers Wales has opened entries for its Wales Business Awards 2023, providing SME businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. Entry to the Wales Business Awards has never been easier and it’s completely free. All Welsh businesses, charities and other organisations have to do is answer four questions about what you do and why you deserve to win as you enter in the way that works best for...
Funding Wales is a search platform for the third sector in Wales. Developed by Third Sector Support Wales the site enables third sector organisations to search hundreds of grant and loan finance opportunities from local, national and international sources. Funding Wales can help organisations in Wales find the funding they need more quickly than ever before. The search facility helps users to quickly and effectively identify relevant sources of funding. The site is free to...
The Soldiering On Awards recognise and highlight the achievements of current and former service men and women, their families and all those who support the Armed Forces Community. This year’s categories are: healthcare and rehabilitation family values sporting excellence inspiration working together animal partnership education, training and development defence inclusivity business start up business scale up business community impact lifetime achievement Nominations are welcome from the Armed Forces Community and the general public. For further...
Are you a member of a community group or voluntary organisation located in an urban area of south Wales? Would you like to take part in a free new scheme to help protect and restore nature? Then this course could be for you! Nabod Natur – Nature Wise is an online training programme from Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales which teaches you about how the natural environment works, the threats it faces, and how we...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support. The cash for means-tested benefits claimants, including those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits, starts in Spring and will go direct to bank accounts in three payments over the course of the financial year. Exact payment windows will be announced closer to the time, but are spread across a...
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on establishing a statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales. The primary aim is to establish a level playing field for all visitor accommodation businesses operating in the sector. The concern around the lack of a level playing field has been a long-standing area of discussion with concerns certain parts of the sector do not meet or comply with their statutory obligations. The Welsh Government’s...
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards recognise and reward excellence for innovation, competitiveness and talent in the food and drink industry. Who can enter? Food and drink manufacturers Retailers, producers, growers, hospitality Sectors working with the food and drink supply chain including researchers, distributors, health, local authorities and education providers Take a look at the award categories and enter for free before 28 February 2023, for your chance to win – you can enter...
Following a successful event in 2022, the Welsh Government is delighted to announce the dates of our annual export conference. Due to strong interest, this year we are delivering two events: Thursday 9 March 2023 at Cardiff City Stadium Thursday 16 March 2023 at the Village Hotel St David's, Deeside The conference will consist of one-to-ones with overseas market representatives, export focussed seminars, an exhibition area and much more. Please select the following link to...
Responsible business network Business in the Community Cymru is offering employers fully-funded places for its Age-inclusive Learning Network online workshops. Part of the Age at Work programme, the interactive workshops are ideal for HR professionals or those with D&I responsibilities, who will hear from expert speakers, learn and share best practice, and take away practical actions to implement that will help them to recruit, retain and support over 50s in their own workplace. Upcoming workshops...