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Social Enterprise Day, Thursday 16 November 2023

Calling on all Social Enterprises as this is the day where you can help raise awareness and understanding of social enterprise and how your business is making a difference here in Wales. We want to celebrate the great work our social enterprises are doing within their communities across Wales during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Please check out the below event which is happening on Wednesday 15 November from 12pm until 1pm, to connect with social entrepreneurs...

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7 November 2023

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7 November 2023

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Sir Frank Atherton, has called on large companies to take greater corporate social responsibility for public health in his 2023 annual report. This year’s report, called ‘Shaping our Health’, focuses on the strategies and approaches used by businesses to promote products and choices that are detrimental to our health - including vaping, gambling, and ultra processed food and drinks. It says big industries can significantly influence our environment and...

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7 November 2023

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7 November 2023

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The Development Bank of Wales has commissioned an independent company, Miller Research, to carry out research into its products and services. As part of this assessment, we are asking people to discuss their attitudes towards starting a business and wider experiences and perceptions of applying for finance and support - either to start a new business or develop an existing one. Responses to the survey will help the Development Bank to ensure that all citizens...

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7 November 2023

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7 November 2023

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Are you a green start-up or eco-entrepreneur with a brilliant idea in the green and circular economy sector? The Green Alley Award is Europe's first start-up competition focused on the circular economy. Green Alley is looking for great green ideas, new services, products and technologies that can turn waste into a resource. In return, they offer strategic support, networking opportunities and expertise in entering the circular economy across Europe and a prize of €25,000. Startups...

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6 November 2023

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6 November 2023

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As we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and with current cost-of-living pressures, it’s more important than ever that we get support for money worries. Research shows that people who talk about money: make better and less risky financial decisions have stronger personal relationships help their children form good lifetime money habits feel less stressed or anxious and more in control. Building money conversations into our everyday lives also helps us build financial confidence and resilience...

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6 November 2023

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6 November 2023

Meet up with social entrepreneurs in Wales and hear the latest sector news. Join us in Global Enterprise Week to connect with social entrepreneurs and celebrate ahead of Social Enterprise Day. In this one hour zoom meeting, on 15 November 2023, you can: hear about the latest sector news – update from WCVA about their funding options, including the Volunteering Fund social spotlight – hear from social enterprises nominated in the recent SBW awards meet...

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6 November 2023

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6 November 2023

Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) provide early-stage funding for innovations in science, engineering, or technology delivered by The Department for Transport’s (DfT) project delivery partner, Connected Places Catapult. TRIG is open to any UK organisation to support proof-of-concept projects that could lead to the development of successful new transport research products, processes, or services. TRIG is designed to support organisations by providing easily accessible grants, alumni, and wrap-around support from Connected Places Catapult to...

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3 November 2023

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3 November 2023

Former offenders will find it easier to get work and turn their lives away from crime following a change in the law. These changes significantly reduce the time people with criminal convictions are legally required to declare them to most potential employers after serving their sentence and when applying for courses, insurance and housing. Under the previous rules, some offenders needed to disclose their sentences for the rest of their lives, even for crimes committed...

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3 November 2023

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3 November 2023

HMRC is writing to more than 5,000 employers in Cardiff to remind them of their National Minimum Wage (NMW) obligations and offer them support. This comes after £243,000 in wage arrears were recovered for Cardiff workers . Employers sometimes fail to take account of deductions or payments for items connected to a job, such as uniforms, in their salary calculations - which can take workers below the minimum wage. Other mistakes include not paying employees...

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3 November 2023

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3 November 2023

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The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) and the Welsh Government have teamed up to launch a new, free initiative for the Welsh social care sector that offers organisations the chance to receive cyber security training. Contributing £51 billion to the UK economy, the social care sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in cyber-attacks as a high-value target for criminals, with ransomware as its biggest threat. The Cyber Ninjas training scheme - which is being...

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2 November 2023

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2 November 2023

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