Ufi VocTech Trust is a grant-funding body, focussed on delivering an increase in the scale of vocational learning and supports the delivery of adult vocational skills through digital technology. How can VocTech address barriers and build bridges to create a step-change in learner confidence and motivation, leading to better outcomes for the learner, for the employer and for society as a whole? This Challenge is focused on adults impacted by the digital divide and furthest...
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Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) Social Investment Cymru Team will soon deliver the third phase of the Third Sector Resilience Fund for Wales. The fund is a continuation of Welsh Government’s support to the voluntary sector through COVID-19. The new phase of the Resilience Fund will initially offer over £2 million in additional grant funding, providing largely revenue funding. The new phase of the Third sector resilience fund for Wales will have two strands...
The UK Portfolio explores new and innovative approaches, and develops and tests new ways of building a stronger civil society. The funding, made available through The National Lottery (TNL) supports projects and ideas of UK-wide impact and significance that focus on transformational change. Applications are being invited to the following programmes: Growing Great Ideas Bringing People Together Places Called Home Application deadline is ongoing except for Places Called Home which closes on 13 July 2021...
Join Business in the Community’s (BITC) Cymru for an interactive webinar on embedding purpose and values into your organisation which takes place on 13 July 2021 from 11am to 12pm. This webinar is an opportunity to hear from some of BITC’s members on the practical steps they have taken on their responsible business journeys, including the successes and challenges they have experienced. This is the first in a series of webinars, supported by the Welsh...
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £460,000 in young innovators with this competition. Young people can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality, which includes a grant for £5,000, a living allowance, and tailored business support. The aim of this competition is to find a new group of young innovators that can turn their great ideas into successful businesses. This competition is open to sole...
Health and safety law requires health surveillance for some health risks. Health surveillance is a scheme of repeated health checks which are used to identify ill health caused by work. Health and safety law requires health surveillance when your workers remain exposed to health risks after you have put controls in place. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently updated health surveillance webpages have advice on: Managing the risk. Consulting workers about health surveillance. Understanding...
Claim the fifth grant if you think that your business profit will be impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) between 1 May 2021 and 30 September 2021. If you’re eligible based on your tax returns, HMRC will contact you from mid-July to give you a date that the claims service will be available to you from. It will be given to you either by email, letter or within the online service. The online service to claim the...
Entry is now open to the first Free From Christmas Awards (FFFAs). These are an eagerly awaited evolution of the FFFAs, designed to recognise and celebrate seasonal products. Christmas, for many, is one of the biggest celebrations of the year with seasonal ranges being increasingly important to the allergic consumer. Given the extent of innovation over recent years, and the desire from producers, suppliers and retailers, we feel the time is right to recognise and...
The SE-Assist Wales Fund offers blended finance packages which can be used to help you grow, become more sustainable or increase your business capacity. It also offers expert mentoring to focus your direction and growth plans. SE-Assist is for social enterprises, as well as entrepreneurial charities, meeting a local social or environmental need. Successful applicants will receive a package of support including: A blended finance package of an interest free loan up to £20,000 (with...
New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe. Use the Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family. Check what you need to do differently if you’re: importing goods from the EU exporting goods to the EU moving goods to or from Northern Ireland providing services to EU countries travelling to the EU living and working in the EU Get the complete list...