These awards will recognise businesses, charities, and individuals that have made an outstanding contribution across Great Britain. Any business or individual based within Great Britain can either nominate or be nominated. The categories are: Business of the Year Male Entrepreneur of The Year Female Entrepreneur of The Year New Start-Up of The Year Young Entrepreneur of The Year The SME of The Year The Employer of The Year COVID Community Champion The Apprentice of The...
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The Welsh Government has granted consent for Wales’ first floating windfarm located 40km off the coast of Pembrokeshire. Project Erebus will house 7 next-generation 14MW turbines on floating platforms, providing enough low carbon energy to power 93,000 homes. Erebus is part of the first phase of a 4 gigawatt renewable energy development in the Celtic Sea, enough power for 4 million homes. Future phases of the development could realise an additional 20 gigawatts of renewable...
The Great British Business Expos provide SME Regional Business Exhibitions and Events, with exhibitions taking place in Cardiff, Bristol, London, Swindon, Birmingham, Reading and Manchester. Each event attracts average 120 exhibitors and 1000+ visitors. Visiting business delegates can network, find new suppliers, meet innovative exhibitors, be inspired by keynote speakers, informed by industry-leading workshops, and be empowered to take their business to its next level. Book your free ticket for the Cardiff event which takes...
Nominations are open for the 2023 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards. The Inspire! awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional individuals, community projects and organisations who have shown outstanding passion, commitment and drive to improve themselves, their community or workplace through learning. The awards highlight the impact of adult and lifelong learning, and is a chance to demonstrate the value of investing in life changing opportunities. Award Categories: Skills for Work Young Adult Learner Life Change &...
Do you have an idea or are already making a difference and are looking for support to develop your social venture? Then why not apply for the UnLtd Do It Award? The award offers combined funding and support to help you to get started or grow. Depending on your stage of development the offer is up to £18,000. Expressions of interest can be submitted all year round, take a look at the dates below: Applications...
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has officially launched an incentive to attract more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds into teaching. The Ethnic Minority Incentive Scheme provides up to £5,000 to eligible individuals to ensure the education workforce reflects Wales’ diversity. A total of £5,000 is available to eligible Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic student teachers. £2,500 is available on award of Qualified Teacher Status and a final payment...
Applications are open for the Growth Deal Funding. £30 million of funding is available to deliver ambitious, innovative and transformational new projects in North Wales. Projects will need to demonstrate that they will deliver jobs, growth and investment into the region. The closing date for entries is 27 March 2023. For further information please select the following link Ambition North Wales | Growth Deal Funding
Apprenticeship Awards Cymru rewards individuals, learning providers, and employers who have excelled in contributing to the development of the Welsh Government’s Employability and Apprenticeship Programmes across Wales. The Apprenticeship Programme is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund. Organised by the Welsh Government and supported by the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW), these awards showcase and celebrate the achievements of those who have exceeded expectations and shown a dynamic...
This spring, we’re calling on you to help protect the environment as even small acts on your doorstep make a big difference. Join us from 17 March to 2 April 2023. We’re looking to inspire thousands of you, our #LitterHeroes across Wales, to join forces to collect and safely dispose of litter from our streets, green spaces and beaches. This year the message is simple: even one bag can make a difference. Join in and...
A new scheme which aims to support over 10,500 people who are in recovery from substance or alcohol misuse, or have mental ill-health, to get into education, training or work has been launched by the Welsh Government. The programme, the only Wales-wide service of its kind, helps participants develop their confidence by participating in activities and supports them to access training, qualifications and work experience or volunteering. Participants are supported by peer mentors, who draw...