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Charities and community organisations in North Wales can now apply for a share of £3,000 from the new North Wales Community Fund. Three groups will each receive £1,000. This initiative, launched by Go North Wales, part of North Wales Tourism, and holidaycottages.co.uk, aims to support local groups making a positive impact in the community. Applications are open until 4 August 2024. For more details and to apply, visit Community Fund Initiative | North Wales Tourism...

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9 July 2024

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7 November 2024

Understanding your role as a company director and your responsibilities to Companies House. As a director, you’re legally responsible for running the company and making sure information is sent to Companies House on time. This includes: the confirmation statement the annual accounts, even if they’re dormant any change in your company’s officers or their personal details a change to your company’s registered office allotment of shares registration of charges (mortgage) any change in your company’s...

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8 July 2024

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16 August 2024

Youth Employment Week is a celebration of all things youth employment for young people aged 11 to 30 and takes place from 15 July to 19 July 2024. Youth Employment UK also offers free resources for best practice in your organisation's youth recruitment, training, support, and development. For further information please select the following links: Youth Employment Week - Youth Employment UK Advice for Employers - Youth Employment UK If you’re 25 or under and...

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8 July 2024

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8 July 2024

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The Great British Businesswoman Awards brings together and celebrates the women who are changing the face of business in the United Kingdom. These awards showcase the business role models, advocates and mentors, as well as the inspirational women building and leading businesses across many sectors of the economy. This categories for this year are: Manufacturing Businesswoman Media Businesswoman Young Businesswoman Utilities Businesswoman Transport and Logistics Businesswoman Telecoms Businesswoman Technology Businesswoman Social Enterprise Businesswoman Food and...

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8 July 2024

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8 July 2024

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Do you have an early-stage start-up that develops sustainable and innovative consumer products? Apply to join the third edition of the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator for a chance to receive cash grants. The accelerator is a bespoke ten-week programme, designed to support founders of eco-conscious start-ups to scale their product and business. The programme is hybrid, including virtual sessions and in-person events; with three key in-person weeks across key European sustainability hubs - Berlin, Amsterdam and...

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5 July 2024

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5 July 2024

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The Welsh Government want your views on The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Wales) Regulations. We are also calling for evidence on energy drink consumption in children. This publication has 2 parts: Part 1: a consultation seeking views on the draft regulations and enforcement approach for The Food (Promotion and Placement) (Wales) Draft Regulations. Part 2: a call for evidence seeking evidence relating to energy drink consumption in children. The aim of the draft regulations is...

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5 July 2024

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5 July 2024

Healthy Working Wales has launched new webpage guidance for employers on environmental sustainability, covering the responsible management of natural resources for present and future generations. ‘Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Workplace Wellbeing’ highlights to employers how responsible resource management – reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, and minimising pollution – can benefit their business, employees, and the planet. Explore the connection between climate change and sustainability, and find strategies like green office practices, active transportation, remote working...

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4 July 2024

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4 July 2024

Innovate UK have a wide range of funding opportunities open to Welsh business to innovate and invest in RD&I. The Welsh Government Innovation team can help you to access this funding and further support your business: Business Wales Events Finder - CRISP24 - On-Line Innovation Support Meeting (business-events.org.uk) Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 round three UK registered academic institutions, research and technology organisations or Catapults can apply for a share of up to...

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4 July 2024

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4 July 2024

Wales' brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 12-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, set to launch in September 2024. The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme will combine virtual and face-to face sessions to deliver a comprehensive, rapid start-up experience. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on turning their idea into a fully operational business, with...

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3 July 2024

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15 December 2025

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Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the UK workforce. The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities. Three out of five (59%) working women between the...

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3 July 2024

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3 July 2024

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