If you are an innovator looking for support to grow your business, join the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) for online information and networking events. The aim is to raise awareness amongst digital companies about funding and business support opportunities available to UK-based businesses and organisations across various sectors. The sessions include: Artificial Intelligence – 10 September 2020, book your place here Sustainability – 22 October 2020, book your place here Creative Industries – 3 December...
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Why not subscribe and listen to the Business Wales podcast for updates and information for businesses in Wales. The latest podcast looks at how a Welsh skin care brand and a local produce shop in West Wales have responded and adapted to this year’s situation. Osian Jones - Business Owner at Crwst in Cardigan, and Kelly Davies from goodwash.co.uk in Barry tells us more. Previous podcasts have included: talks with the Chief Executive of the...
You can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The placements are open to those aged 16 to 24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. They will be available across a range of different sectors in England, Scotland and Wales. Employers will receive funding for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage...
Small charities and community interest groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for funding of up to £50,000 for projects that build more connected, more resilient communities; and give people the tools to become more financially independent. The funding is being made available through the newly re-launched Aviva Community Fund. Aviva have teamed up with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder and applicants can add to any donations they get from the Aviva Community...
Defra are trailing their business-facing Regulation for the registration, evaluation, restriction and authorisation of chemicals (REACH) IT system for post-Brexit regulatory regime for chemical supply chains. They are seeking volunteers for ongoing testing opportunities until the end 2020; these will be run remotely and feed into improvement of functionality for both the service launch and post Day One development. Defra are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who have no prior experience of the Comply...
There are changes to the CJRS, from 1 September 2020 the UK Government will pay 70% of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee is on furlough. Employers will top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80% (up to £2,500). The caps are proportional to the hours not worked. Unless you’re making a new claim for an employee who is a military reservist or is returning from statutory...
Applications now open for The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Welsh Government’s new grant programmes helping communities to look after the natural world. The one-year programmes, worth over £3million, will enable local communities across Wales to get involved with restoring and enhancing nature including woodlands. The two new community programmes are: Local Places for Nature – applications now open until 14 October 2020 Community Woodlands – applications now open until 21 October 2020 For further...
Organisations in the culture and heritage sector can find out if they are eligible to apply for financial support from the Welsh Government’s £53 million Cultural Recovery Fund. The following organisations can bid for a share the fund: music venues recording and rehearsal studios heritage organisations and historic attractions accredited museums and archive services libraries events and their technical support suppliers independent cinemas publishing sector The latest funding is part of the Welsh Government’s package...
A new fund from Welsh Government and administered by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) will focus on reducing the inequality resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Although the social restrictions are easing, many people are still in emergency situations that need urgent support. The Voluntary Services Recovery Fund (VSRF) will focus on reducing inequalities across society because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Grants will support not for profit organisations working at a community scale up...
The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs has announced the launch of a BPS 2020 Support Scheme. This is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 scheme will again pay a loan of up to 90% of an individual business’ anticipated BPS claim value. The Support Payment will alleviate the short term pressure on those farm businesses which do not receive their BPS payment on day one of the payment window, which opens...