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The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) sees culture as the heart of a just society and believes the sector needs long-term structural and cultural change. The Arts Fund supports a portfolio of organisations who represent this change to develop, learn from each other and (further) explore the potential of art for personal, cultural and social transformation to: Build capacity and resources for culture within historically underfunded communities. Explore the role that artists can play in addressing...
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10 May 2024
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10 May 2024
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Green economy, green jobs, and green skills! What’s the difference and what do they mean in practice? ‘Green skills’ are the competences required to create greater resilience and adapt to an environmentally flourishing and socially just present and future. Cynnal Cymru have a number of online webinars throughout May to help you and your business find out about Green Skills, including: Green skills and your workplace: What do we mean by green skills and why...
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9 May 2024
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9 May 2024
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This year 'The Big Help Out' will take place over the weekend 7 June to 9 June 2024, and more people than ever will be lending a hand! The Big Help Out is a national opportunity to get more people involved in volunteering by encouraging people to take part in introductory volunteering activities. Businesses large and small have a crucial part to play in making 'The Big Help Out' a success. From the thousands of...
First published
9 May 2024
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9 May 2024
World Fair Trade Day - Global Farming
The World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) is the global community and verifier of enterprises that fully practise Fair Trade. Every second Saturday of May, WFTO celebrates World Fair Trade Day to shine a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade business model and its positive impact on people’s lives and communities. Every year, the theme of the campaign changes to focus on a specific topic that is dear to the community. For 2024...
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9 May 2024
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9 May 2024
Young farmer
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of: innovation international trade sustainable development promoting opportunity through social mobility If you win you’ll be: invited to a Royal reception presented with the award at your company by one of The King’s representatives, a Lord-Lieutenant able to fly The King’s Awards flag at your main office, and use the emblem on your marketing materials (for example, on your packaging...
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8 May 2024
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8 May 2024
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently announced a £7.4 million pilot scheme to subsidise the cost of AI skills training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Professional Business Services sector. £6.4 million of grant funding is available. The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot scheme will support SMEs in the Professional and Business Services Sector by match-funding AI skills training for their employees. Through this pilot programme, eligible business can apply...
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8 May 2024
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8 May 2024
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The Event for North Wales businesses in 2024, a conference to showcase the best of the support available to companies including: Funding and Support Talks and presentations from business specialists, including Business Wales, mentors and leaders Collaboration Opportunities Examples of successes and partnerships in cross-cutting sectors. Funds and Grants Launch new and promote existing fundraising opportunities relevant to the region. Innovation In Business An opportunity to hear from influential innovators, investors and consultants. Networking and...
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7 May 2024
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7 May 2024
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Join Cardiff University for an interactive and informative session, looking at funding opportunities in Wales. The Welsh Government recently released its delivery plan for Wales Innovates: Creating a Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales . With economic goals including ‘to increase the number, impact, diversity and ambition of businesses that are innovation active within Wales’ and ‘to increase the amount of investment in RD&I activity across all sectors, ensuring a fair regional share aligned to the priorities...
First published
7 May 2024
Last updated
7 May 2024
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, take a look at the latest updates. Make sure you have the right workplace facilities available Employers must provide welfare facilities and a working environment that's healthy and safe for everyone in the workplace, including those with disabilities. For further information please select the following link: Have the right workplace facilities - Overview - HSE Vehicle and transport safety at...
First published
7 May 2024
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7 May 2024
copyright concept, author rights and patented intellectual property
Need to learn about Intellectual Property (IP) and how it can help your business? The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have free, online support tools designed to equip UK businesses to: Understand how IP works and what can be protected using patents, copyright, trademarks and designs Understand how to manage and use IP Consider IP within business planning Best leverage IP to protect investments and products They are free to use once registered. For further information...
First published
3 May 2024
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3 May 2024

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