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Applications for The Black Business Fund are now open. In recent years, many food and drink businesses have been under pressure, with Black-owned businesses facing particular challenges. NatWest has highlighted the significant barriers Black-owned businesses encounter when trying to access finance. Be Inclusive Hospitality has found that Black workers are most likely to highlight ethnicity as a factor in hindering their career progression. The Black Business Fund is back for its fourth year to help...
First published
26 November 2024
Last updated
26 November 2024
Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies
Today at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has announced an updated outline plan for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. Working in partnership with the farming unions, environmental groups and other stakeholders on the Ministerial Roundtable and supporting groups, including the Carbon Sequestration Panel, this latest update contains important changes to previous proposals. The changes address the needs of Welsh farmers, while supporting the ongoing sustainable production...
First published
25 November 2024
Last updated
25 November 2024
Strumble Head lighthouse at sunrise
A Bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area to re-invest in local tourism, is today introduced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford. The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill proposes that people staying overnight in Wales and enjoying everything the country has to offer will pay a small charge. The money raised will support local tourism activity and infrastructure. The introduction of the legislation marks...
First published
25 November 2024
Last updated
25 November 2024
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The Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant is managed by WCVA and funded by Comic Relief. The scheme offers funding to voluntary organisations in Wales to help them maximise their impact through organisational development and increased resilience. The aim of the Organisational Growth Grant is to give organisations the chance to make strategic changes that enhance their impact and increase resilience, for example: Build on what is working well in relation to your organisation’s community activity...
First published
25 November 2024
Last updated
25 November 2024
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UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5 million for projects that grow their innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales. This funding is from Innovate UK. This Launchpad is also supporting a consortium led by Ceredigion County Council as the local cluster management organisation. The aim of this competition is to support outstanding innovation projects led by businesses. Your business must use the...
First published
25 November 2024
Last updated
25 November 2024
Business Intelligence tools - person using AI, laptop
Consultations for new National Occupational Standards (NOS). ODAG Consultants Ltd. are an independent skills, education and workforce development consultancy with a focus on digital technology and advanced engineering skills. ODAG are developing new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for: NOS for workplace application of generative AI tools – This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 29 November 2024. NOS for the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools – This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 6...
First published
22 November 2024
Last updated
22 November 2024
chef sorting out food waste in a kitchen
Do you want to guard your profits against wasted food and cut your costs. Every year, 1.1 million tonnes of food is thrown away across the Hospitality and Food Service (HaFS) sector. 75% of the food wasted could have been eaten, costing the sector £3.2 billion. Guardians of Grub, delivered by WRAP, is running a campaign throughout November for the HaFS sector to step up and reduce their food waste ahead of their busiest month...
First published
22 November 2024
Last updated
22 November 2024
North Wales coastal path - Great Orme Llandudno
With the UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Wales is leading the charge through innovative Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs). These plans are not just blueprints for decarbonisation – they are collaborative roadmaps involving local authorities, energy companies, and community stakeholders to ensure a sustainable, low-carbon future. This pan-sector collaboration aims to help ensure that plans across the region are aligned with each other and subsequently improve the delivery of net-zero opportunities...
First published
21 November 2024
Last updated
21 November 2024
person wearing a scarf, covered by a blanket sitting close to a radiator
The Welsh Government boosts support for fuel vouchers and heat fund with additional £700,000 to help vulnerable households this winter: Extra support for disadvantaged households this winter | GOV.WALES Households across Wales facing tough times and who have to pre-pay for their energy can access further help this winter, as the Welsh Government announces an additional £700,000 in funding for the Fuel Bank Foundation’s fuel voucher and Heat Fund scheme. This extra investment builds on...
First published
21 November 2024
Last updated
21 November 2024
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Social Enterprise day this year takes place on 21 November. The day is a great opportunity to help raise awareness and understanding of social enterprises as well as celebrate your social enterprise and the way you are making a difference in Wales. Join the Social Business Wales network online event to celebrate social enterprise day and hear from recent award winners on their innovative solutions to help their community. The online event takes place on...
First published
20 November 2024
Last updated
21 November 2024

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