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Welsh Charities Week is back, taking place this year from 9 to 13 February 2026. The week is about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and volunteer groups in Wales. Charities are not only a lifeline for the most vulnerable they are there for people in the good times and the bad, taking seemingly small steps that add up to a big difference. Whether you work or volunteer with a...

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2 February 2026

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10 February 2026

Applications are now open for the next cohort of Creative Clusters, in the second round of commissioning for this successful Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) portfolio. Over £27 million worth of funding will be split across successful applicants, with the maximum award per project being nearly £7 million. Each cluster must: address a clear challenge in a specific geographical region, sub-sector or both focus on creating new products, services, or experiences with commercial potential...

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30 January 2026

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30 January 2026

The Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of outstanding business leaders in our society. Hosted once a year, awards are given to those who excel in areas such as innovation, sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, and more. Open to all, whether you’re an executive, non-executive, partner or even a chief constable, the IoD want to hear about the work you’re doing as a senior decision-maker to help build a...

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30 January 2026

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30 January 2026

Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement, organised by Race Equality Matters (REM), uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. This year the week takes place from 2 to 8 February 2026 and the theme is #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs. Join thousands of other organisations and individuals by participating and taking meaningful steps to tackle the barriers to race equality. This Race Equality Week, don’t be a bystander...

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29 January 2026

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29 January 2026

Time to Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a day for all of us to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable enough to seek help when they need it. From sharing a post on social media...

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29 January 2026

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30 January 2026

The NatWest SE100 Index was devised in 2010 by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest to recognise and reward the leading 100 social enterprises across the UK each year. The SE100 is an annual awards programme is seeking entries for the SE100 Index (Social Enterprise Top 100) and Impact Pioneer Awards. The SE100 is open to UK-based, mission-driven businesses, as well as entrepreneurial charities with a trading arm, co-operatives and other legal forms that use...

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28 January 2026

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28 January 2026

A new £11 million Farming Connect programme will be available for farmers in Wales to support them as they prepare to move to the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). The programme was announced by the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies. The programme will be an integral part of the SFS and will support the implementation of the Scheme. The key aims will be to assist farm businesses...

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28 January 2026

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28 January 2026

The law is changing and if you take bookings for overnight stays in Wales you’ll soon need to register with the Welsh Revenue Authority. Who does this apply to? It applies to anyone who takes bookings for overnight stays, from informal hosts to professional providers, spare room to hotel room. Whether guests stay one night or several weeks, the requirement is the same. If you take bookings for visitor accommodation, you must register. What do...

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27 January 2026

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30 January 2026

LGBT+ History Month is for everyone; whether you work in education, a museum, a library or an art gallery, a business, a service, or are a member of a network/social group or an individual. It is celebrated every February across the UK. Every year Schools OUT sets the theme for UK LGBT+ History Month and provides free resources for education settings, businesses, services, organisations and individuals to help them celebrate and ‘Usualise’ LGBT+ lives in...

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27 January 2026

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27 January 2026

Data Protection Day raises awareness for data protection and seeks to promote good data privacy practices. On 26 April 2006 the Council of Europe decided to launch a Data Protection Day to be celebrated each year on 28 January, the date on which the Council of Europe’s data protection convention, known as “Convention 108”, was opened for signature. Data Protection Day is now celebrated globally and is called Privacy Day outside Europe. On this date...

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26 January 2026

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26 January 2026

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