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Cyber resilience is something no business in Wales can afford to ignore. It’s not just a concern for big companies: a recent survey suggests 72% of small enterprises have experienced cyber crime. Attacks can disrupt critical data and assets, impacting business continuity and causing reputational damage. Achieving a basic level of protection need not be costly or complex. A wealth of expertise is available in Wales, supported by the Welsh Government. Its Cyber Action Plan...
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4 September 2024
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4 September 2024
Digital padlock - cyber security
The dos and don’ts when your business falls victim to a cyber-attack. The event is designed for non-technical decision makers and managers in business and other organisations, offering easy-to-understand explanations and terminology related to IT and cyber security. The event is free to attend and takes place on Wednesday 11 September 2024 from 9am to 1:30pm at Thales Ebbw Vale, Mill Lane, Ebbw Vale. NP23 6GL. Those attending will have the opportunity to be taken...
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4 September 2024
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4 September 2024
CFP funding Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice, Jane Hutt
A church in Swansea, a football club in Denbighshire and volunteer centre in Powys are among the 38 projects to receive a share of more than £4.3million support from the Welsh Government. The funding is being provided through the Community Facilities Programme, a capital grant scheme, operated by the Welsh Government which helps voluntary sector organisations make improvements to community facilities such as sports clubs and community halls for the benefit of the people they...
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4 September 2024
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4 September 2024
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Welsh Government unveils new grant scheme to support the development of Smart Local Energy Systems. The Welsh Government has announced a new £10 million capital grant scheme to support the development of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) across Wales. This initiative is a key part of delivering Wales’s goal of generating 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035 while empowering communities to take control of their energy futures. The Ynni Cymru: capital grant...
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4 September 2024
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4 September 2024
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The Principality Building Society’s Future Generations Fund is a Wales wide fund set up in partnership with Principality Building Society with the aim of having a positive impact on society and the lives of young people in Wales. Grants of up to £20,000 per year for two years will be awarded to third sector organisations whose work focuses on supporting young people under the age of 25. This fund will support third sector and community...
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3 September 2024
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3 September 2024
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Energy and Utility Skills is looking for industry representatives to help review the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the energy and utilities sector. The following NOS suites will be under review during 2024 to 2025: Utility Management Skills Gas Network Engineering Management Sewerage Maintenance Recycling Activities NOS are fundamental in the development of qualifications, in house training programmes and apprenticeship frameworks. Whether you’re an employer, training provider, or part of a professional body, your insights...
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3 September 2024
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3 September 2024
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The Social Business Wales Awards and Conference take place on 1 and 2 October 2024 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. The awards, in its 9th year, celebrates social enterprises in Wales and the difference they make in their communities. Applications for the awards closed on 16 July 2024 and the winners will be revealed on 1 October 2024. The conference on 2 October 2024, will provide an environment for knowledge exchange, encouraging innovation, and providing opportunities...
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3 September 2024
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3 September 2024
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A company director needs to understand that their role comes with duties and responsibilities. As well as the day to day running of a company, directors need to keep company records up-to-date and make sure information is filed on time. With the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, directors also need to be aware of new requirements and keep up to date with changes to UK company law. Companies House is encouraging...
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2 September 2024
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2 September 2024
Professional healthcare workers
This first of its kind Cancer Challenge is a collaboration between the SBRI Centre of Excellence in Wales and the Innovation and Market Development Unit in Northern Ireland. Wales and Northern Ireland have ambitions to improve cancer patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities. There needs to be a relentless drive to improve the efficacy and efficiency of diagnostic tests and treatments, getting the right care for the right patient at the right time and developing...
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2 September 2024
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2 September 2024
Plastic bottles
Ready to reduce your waste? #ZeroWasteWeek, 2 to 6 September 2024, is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground. It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment. Find out how your business can get involved and access free resources by selecting the following link: Home - Zero Waste Week "Don’t Buy It — Benthyg...
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2 September 2024
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2 September 2024

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