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Hoople Group Sponsor Marches Family Network Running Team
Hoople Group are delighted to be shirt sponsors for the fantastic team of runners taking on challenges in aid of Marches Family Network this April. Marches Family Network provides activities, services and short breaks for children and young people, aged 0-25 years,...
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Hoople Group Sponsor Marches Family Network Running Team
Hoople Group are delighted to be shirt sponsors for the fantastic team of runners taking on challenges in aid of Marches Family Network this April. Marches Family Network provides activities, services and short breaks for children and young people, aged 0-25 years,...
Member News
From Detective Sergeant to Head of Law; Worcester Lecturer in the Running to be Named Best in the Country.
The new Head of the School of Law at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious academic prizes of its kind. Michelle Clarke is in the running for the Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year award. The award celebrates...
Pre-Met Ltd Sponsor St. Augustine’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form in the “F1 In Schools” STEM Project!
“F1 In Schools” is an international STEM and engineering competition endorsed by the Formula 1 organisation. Team C-Racing from St. Augustine’s Catholic High School in Redditch, were crowned the West Midlands Regional Champions earlier this month at the Regional...
Patron & Strategic News
New Chamber of Commerce Role for Head of Worcester Business School
A senior academic from the University of Worcester has taken on a new leadership role at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, has been made the Chair of the Worcestershire Council, and Vice...
University Students Earn Places on Healthcare Leadership Programme
Two University of Worcester students have secured places on a prestigious programme that aims to develop future healthcare leaders. Jake Shaw, who is coming into his second year studying Mental Health Nursing, and Swathi Suresh, who is in her third year of an Adult...
Chamber News
October Jobs & Skills Fair to be hosted by Rachel Maclean MP in Redditch
Rachel Maclean, Member of Parliament for Redditch, is hosting a Jobs & Skills Fair to take place on 14 October in the Kingfisher Centre, Redditch with the opportunity to promote up to 50 companies. The event is being organised with the kind co-operation of the...
Thursfields warn trustees to meet September deadline to register trusts
Anyone who has been appointed a trustee of a trust must check if they need to register it by the beginning of September or they could fall foul of new legislation, Thursfields Solicitors has warned. Experts at the leading Midlands law firm were commenting as the 1...
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Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire B-Stitch Embroidery & Printing – Embroidery & Printing Service for workwear apparel Capella Associates Limited – Leadership & Personal...
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire B-Stitch Embroidery & Printing – Embroidery & Printing Service for workwear apparel Capella Associates Limited – Leadership & Personal...
Policy News
BUDGET: Taxation details announced by Chancellor in Budget Statement
The Chancellor has given details of the taxation measures in the 2021 budget. There will be no changes of rates of income tax, national insurance and VAT meaning that no worker will have their pay affected as a result of the pandemic. Personal income tax thresholds...
BUDGET 2021: Chancellor delivers 3-point plan
The Chancellor has unveiled the contents of his Budget. The statement outlined the governments financial package to support business recovery giving firms more clarity on the way ahead and will allow many to plan with greater optimism and confidence as they look to...
Skills News
Worcestershire students celebrated at a special awards ceremony
Exceptional students from Evesham, Malvern Hills and Pershore Colleges have been celebrated for their achievements at a special further education awards ceremony recently. Fifty three students studying at the WCG Worcestershire family of colleges were recognised for...
Pershore student awarded top apprentice title
A horticulture apprentice training at Pershore College has been named as the Midland Regional Growers (MRG) Apprentice of the Year. Tom Everard, who is currently employed at the Worcestershire-based plant company Bransford Webbs, was presented with the award by the...
Charity News
National Lottery grant to support parents abused by their children
Extra support for parents being abused by their children has been secured thanks to more than £300,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The social enterprise PEGS, which helps those impacted by Child to...
Can you support the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’?
Headway Worcestershire is asking for your support with the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’. Can you spare some time to help the local team host the ABI Games in Worcester on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022? Thanks to a £50,000...
Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
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Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
Worcestershire News
Powerful new film shines honest light on children’s hospice care
You’ll never forget that moment. The diagnosis. Everything stops…’ – This is the powerful opening of a brand-new film from Acorns Children’s Hospice that takes you on the moving journey of local families who need the charity’s lifeline care and support. ‘Stronger...
Ballards LLP Spices Up Droitwich Food and Drink Festival with 1000 Eco-Friendly Bags!
Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, will be supporting the upcoming Droitwich Food and Drink Festival by supplying 1000 environmentally friendly forever bags which will be handed out to attended upon entry. The festival which is now in its 13th year is set...
Herefordshire News
Here to Help – Marches Growth Hub support helps drive engineer’s growth
A Herefordshire business says it has been able to take on new staff and enjoy significant growth thanks to help from the Marches Growth Hub. Engineering company Wye Cylinder Engineering (WCE) has seen its turnover grow by almost £1million in the last 12 months and...
Applications for Funding of Creative, Cultural Projects in Leominster Closing Soon!
Groups and businesses who have ideas for a cultural activity for Leominster are being encouraged to apply for grants which have been made available by Leominster ROARs. There are two pots of money available to be bid for, and these fall into two categories: Small...
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Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants welcomes 12 new apprentices.
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the addition of 12 new apprentices to its growing team this year. Accountancy apprentices will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the practice whilst working towards their qualifications. The...
Alcea Consulting Limited Named Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 – West Midlands by SME News Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that Alcea Consulting Limited has been recognised as the Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 in the West Midlands by the prestigious SME News Magazine. The Worcestershire-based firm founded in 2017 pivoted from providing...
Kersten Catella joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales & Marketing Director
WELL-KNOWN and highly respected horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director (September 2024). In her new role, Kersten is focused on getting behind the company’s vision and mission...
Open Day Success at St John’s Bromsgrove
The Cake & Coffee Concert and Heritage Open Day at St John’s which took place on Saturday 14th September was a huge success. The day began with a wonderful concert with Alastair Moseley and Steve Cowperthwaite playing Delightful Duets on piano and organ....
Bishop Fleming Announces Local Hospice As Charity Partner
The Worcester office of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with St Richard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months. St Richard’s Hospice offers free, expert care and...
Free Modules to Prepare Learners for the Work Place Available at University Centre
A university centre in the Midlands is offering free modules on a string of quality-marked courses which are designed to prepare learners for the work place. Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC), which is the higher education arm of college group WCG,...
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