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Local communication specialist helping businesses communicate more clearly with their people
Internal communication specialist Caroline Waddams is launching a series of free webinars to help small and medium-sized businesses take a more strategic approach to communicating with employees. The webinars will take place on 24 June and 29 July and are free to...
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Local communication specialist helping businesses communicate more clearly with their people
Internal communication specialist Caroline Waddams is launching a series of free webinars to help small and medium-sized businesses take a more strategic approach to communicating with employees. The webinars will take place on 24 June and 29 July and are free to...
Member News
Marathon Efforts Step Up as University Fundraising Total Exceeds £80K
The University of Worcester’s fundraising drive has surged beyond the £80,000 mark, as two colleagues enter the final stages of training for next month’s London Marathon in support of students facing financial hardship. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer...
University of Worcester Netball Crowned National Trophy Champions
The University of Worcester’s Netball team is celebrating a landmark achievement, after winning their National Trophy Final and securing their place as champions. Their victory marks an extraordinary moment for the squad, who reached the final for the first time in a...
Patron & Strategic News
Empowering Practitioners to Better Support Care Leavers
We have one more Training for Practitioners working with Care Leavers and their families in the community or at work! Wed 17th Dec – Caring for Care Leavers Training – 09.30-2.30pm – see enclosed leaflet for more...
Supporting Care Leavers and Families: Join Our December Zoom Sessions
We have 2 Peer Support Zoom Sessions for Care Leavers and their families of all ages in Dec! This Wed 10th – New Horizons – 1.30-3pm – See enclosed leaflet for more info. Monday 15th – Information on Accessing Records – 10 am -12 midday...
Chamber News
The Courtyard’s Mental Health Project for children secures vital funding
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce that it has received funding from The Eveson Trust to enable its Education Team to continue to deliver its award-winning Mental Health Project, #TalkAwayDontWalkAway. The Eveson Trust has awarded £10,000 to fund a practitioner to...
The Courtyard has been shortlisted for an Award for its Environmental Sustainability work
The Courtyard team are delighted to have been shortlisted for a Climate Award in partnership with The Happy Museum Project and Culture Declares Emergency for their work on environmental sustainability, as part of the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance Awards....
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Welcome New Members – Target Group!
Target is an award-winning purpose-led PR and communications agency based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. PR Week ranks us in the Top 50 PR Consultancies outside of London. For the past 45 years, we’ve supported organisations from a variety of sectors including...
Welcome New Members – Target Group!
Target is an award-winning purpose-led PR and communications agency based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. PR Week ranks us in the Top 50 PR Consultancies outside of London. For the past 45 years, we’ve supported organisations from a variety of sectors including...
Policy News
HMRC issue briefing on their approach to collecting tax debts
As the UK emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic and economic activity resumes, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is restarting their debt collection work and will be contacting customers who have fallen behind with their tax during this difficult time. A briefing on this...
Climate Change Committee set out risks from climate change to UK businesses
Earlier this month the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published the third Independent Assessment of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3). The assessment sets out the risks from climate change to the UK’s people, infrastructure, natural environment, and...
Skills News
Mini Olympics style showpiece comes to Herefordshire
Over 1900 young people descended on Hereford Leisure Centre last Wednesday for a true sporting spectacle! The Herefordshire Summer School Games, funded by the National Lottery and kindly sponsored by Hoople Ltd, and organised by the Local Organising Committee, Sports...
Parallel Lines team attend the Worcestershire Education Awards
Parallel Lines, a line marking and floor preparation company, were one of the sponsors of the Worcestershire Education Awards, with some of the team attending the black tie awards evening on Thursday 20 June at Worcester Arena. As founding members of the...
Charity News
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Receives £65,000 From Global’s Make Some Noise To Fund Life Changing Services
Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants totalling £2.5 million to small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2022. Thanks to the incredible...
Matt and George take on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in aid of Acorns
In December, Matt and George plan to take part in the annual Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, with the aim of raising £250,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice, a local charity very close to their hearts. The dynamic duo are rowing in memory of a close family...
Positive Q1 Growth But Challenges Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite...
BCC News
Positive Q1 Growth But Challenges Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite...
Worcestershire News
Leading Medical Educator Receives Prestigious Fellowship
A leading medical educator at the University of Worcester has been given a prestigious award in recognition of her work. Professor Kay Mohanna has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators, the Academy’s highest award. It is given for...
Focus Environmental Consultants Wins ‘Small Consultancy of the Year’
Focus Environmental Consultants is thrilled to announce that they have been named as ‘Small Consultancy of the Year’. This prestigious award celebrates Focus Environmental Consultants commitment to delivering high quality ecological services whilst being an exemplar...
Herefordshire News
Two AA Rosettes Comes to Hay-On-Wye!
Hay-On-Wye, Herefordshire: The Old Black Lion in Hay-On-Wye was awarded Two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, whilst maintaining Four Star AA rated accommodation on Thursday 4th August 2022. The Old Black Lion is a restaurant and B&B, welcoming guests to stay...
Council Tax Rebates Application Deadline is Approaching
Herefordshire Council is encouraging residents who are eligible but who have not yet been in touch about their Government Energy Rebate to apply online. As part of the Government’s initiative to help households with rising energy costs, there is a one-off £150...
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Bespoke- Advice Builds on National Success with Local Apprenticeship and Wellbeing Awards
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke- Advice Ltd, has added two more accolades to its growing list of honours, being named Small Apprentice Employer of the Year at the Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2025, and Highly...
Unlocking AI Potential: How the BCC AI Academy Is Helping Local Businesses Thrive
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, but a business imperative, the BCC AI Academy is proving to be a game-changer for regional organisations. This is not just theoretical training; it’s a practical, hands-on programme...
Worcester Awarded Maximum £2.5m Teaching Capital Grant to Expand and Enhance Healthcare Education
The University of Worcester has been awarded £2,493,703 from the Office for Students (OfS) to further enhance its very high-quality education of tomorrow’s nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, paramedics, occupational therapists, physician assistants, midwives and other...
Last Call for Santas! KEMP Hospice calling for participants for Annual Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December
KEMP Hospice is calling on the local community to lace up their running shoes, pull on a Santa suit, and join its 18th Santa Fun Run on Sunday 7th December 2025. The charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year and a vital lifeline for people across the Wyre Forest...
Hazelton Mountford expands Worcester office space to drive specialist Property Division growth
Independent chartered insurance broker Hazelton Mountford has expanded across an additional floor at its Worcester headquarters, marking a significant step in the growth of its property division and the company’s expansion plans. The new space, located directly above...
Hazelton Mountford Welcomes Two New Apprentices Amid Exciting Growth
Hazelton Mountford is pleased to welcome Jumeirah and Emma as the company’s newest apprentices. Based at the Worcester office, they will gain hands-on experience across key areas of insurance and client services. Hazelton Mountford’s apprenticeship programme offers a...
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