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Celebrating the outstanding work of local volunteer groups across the UK. Following the Accession of King Charles III, The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service will now become The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the KAVS. Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The...
In the UK there are a wide range of different religions that both employers and employees may need to have some understanding of and how they may occasionally affect the workplace. One of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, will potentially begin on Wednesday 22 March and will end on the evening of Friday 21 April. This means Eid al-Fitr 2023 will be celebrated on Friday 21 April. As the commencement of Ramadan...
Has your organisation delivered outstanding initiatives in equality, diversity and inclusion or in the promotion of women in sport and physical activity? Perhaps you’ve been leading the way in innovation or the Welsh language? Or are you making a difference in sustainability or in social impact in Wales or its communities? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then why not enter the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) Sports Industry Awards 2023. The...
British Business Bank invites proposals from potential fund managers to operate new fund. The British Business Bank is on course to launch a £130 million investment fund this autumn, aimed at driving the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in Wales. The Investment Fund for Wales is one of a series of Nations and Regions Investment Funds being launched by the British Business Bank which will deliver a £1.6 billion commitment of new funding to...
The UK Government has published its Spring Budget, here are some key points: fuel duty frozen - the 5p cut to fuel duty on petrol and diesel, due to end in April, kept for another year tax-free yearly allowance for pension pot to rise from £40,000 to £60,000 and the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will be kept at £2,500 for an additional three months from April to June main...
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has unveiled a new centralised website, targeted at helping the UK’s 5.5 million businesses. The new ‘Help to Grow’ site from DBT is aimed at upskilling both big and small businesses across the country by helping them to: learn new skills reach more customers boost business profits For further information please select the following link Homepage - Help to Grow Business Wales provide fully funded impartial information, advice...
A proactive, evolving initiative, Network She offers access to resources, support, solutions and advice to forward thinking female entrepreneurs. Following a break in service because of the Covid pandemic the Network She Women Mean Business Conference is back and going on tour heading around the UK and bringing #WMBT23 to you! The tour dates for 2023 are below: 23 March – Cardiff 20 April – Lancaster 25 May – Manchester 29 June - Birmingham 13...
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) take place on 18 May 2023. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments. Every user deserves a first-rate digital experience on the web. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and...
The Energy Price Guarantee, which is protecting households by capping typical energy bills at £2,500, will be maintained at the same level for a further three months over April, May, and June, worth £160 in total for a typical household. The Chancellor is announcing the extension as part of the UK Government’ Spring Budget. The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will be kept at £2,500 for an additional three months from April to June, saving a...