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BRI Wealth Management’s Ben Crabbe leads fundraising drive for The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Ben Crabbe, Associate Director and Financial Planner at BRI Wealth Management plc, is leading a series of fundraising events in support of The Matt Gallagher Foundation, which helps people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families. The first event, a...
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BRI Wealth Management’s Ben Crabbe leads fundraising drive for The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Ben Crabbe, Associate Director and Financial Planner at BRI Wealth Management plc, is leading a series of fundraising events in support of The Matt Gallagher Foundation, which helps people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and their families. The first event, a...
Member News
Worcester Event Showcases Flexible Teacher Training That Fits Around Family and Work
Anyone who has ever thought teaching wasn’t possible because of family or work commitments can discover flexible, local ways to train at an event in Worcester next week. People considering a career change are invited to come along to The Hive on Monday, March 23, from...
Had a Baby in Worcestershire? Researchers Want Your Story
Historians at the University of Worcester are calling on mothers across Worcestershire to share their experiences of giving birth, as part of a major research project exploring how childbirth has changed in the region over the decades. The research is being undertaken...
Patron & Strategic News
Leading Poverty Expert Praises Work to Tackle Social Mobility and Inclusion
One of the UK’s leading experts on poverty has praised efforts by the University of Worcester to tackle social mobility and inclusion. Joanna Mack is the pioneering author behind the groundbreaking ‘Breadline Britain’ series and has spent more than four decades...
You’ll Miss the Mess: What No One Tells You About Uni Goodbyes
If you’re preparing to watch your loved one head off to university this autumn, congratulations! It’s a time for celebration, but it’s absolutely normal to feel anxious about this big adjustment for you and your young person. Marianne Tay is a Principal Lecturer at...
Chamber News
Sponsor a Table Wine for St Richard’s Hospice
Having recently joined the Chamber in Worcestershire, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Roots Psychology Group, Dr Kate Mason is reaching out to local businesses to see if anyone might be able to help support a Charity ball she is organising this month. The...
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our Members to local and national government, ensuring that businesses within the two counties shape government...
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BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half (55%) of UK businesses attempted to...
BCC responds to Bank of England interest rate decision
Welcoming the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to keep interest rates on hold is the right one given the mixed picture from recent economic...
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Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
Duo take on cycling challenge for hospice
A Worcester teenager and his mum are taking on a 220-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for a county hospice. Thirteen-year-old Jay Ingram is already a young star fundraiser for St Richard’s Hospice, having previously completed various sponsored events including...
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
BCC News
BCC Talks Green Transition With Maroš Šefčovič
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, has met with the Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Maroš Šefčovič, to discuss policy on the green transition and its impact upon trade. They met at the EU Commission Headquarters, in Berlaymont, to discuss...
Worcestershire News
Carnival fever at the centre of the community
A Worcestershire primary school, Dines Green Community Academy, showed off their creative talents with the help of local artist, Yasmin Agilah Hood, at this year’s Worcester City Carnival with a pioneering sustainable float to celebrate all things community. With its...
Double win for Sinclair Day Accountancy in Worcestershire Social Media Awards
The team at Sinclair Day Accountancy is celebrating a double victory having won two awards for best practice in social media. The Worcester-based accountancy firm won accolades for Best Use of Twitter and Best Use of LinkedIn by a Business at the Worcestershire Social...
Herefordshire News
Celebrating the role of philanthropy at NMITE
It may be a surprise to many to learn that Higher Education Institutions, including NMITE, rely on philanthropic support in addition to government funding to make a truly transformational impact and bring value to their region. NMITE have an ambitious vision to become...
Have your say on the new Marches recovery plan
In 2020, local businesses helped the Marches LEP and Marches Growth Hub understand the full impact of the first lockdown through the region’s biggest ever business survey. One year on, they are asking for your help again to lobby government for the right...
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Grab some free ‘Inspiration’ at the Severn Valley Railway
At Kidderminster Town station on Friday 27 June, the Severn Valley Railway will host the debut of a free and unique railway experience as part of the year-long, national celebrations for Railway 200, the 200th birthday of the modern railway. ‘Inspiration’ is a...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Excellence at 2025 Business Awards
On 12 June 2025, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its prestigious Annual Business Awards at the University Arena in Worcester. The event, generously sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, brought...
Trio complete training contracts at Worcestershire law firm
Three up and coming lawyers are celebrating after completing their training contracts with Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors. Solicitors Sufyaan Aslim, Lucy Palmer and Molly Wall have now been appointed into full-time positions at the law firm having completed...
Worcestershire firm donates to local foodbank in celebration of International Pineapple Day
A Worcestershire recruitment firm has donated 50 fresh pineapples and dozens of tins of fruit to a local foodbank to help celebrate International Pineapple Day. Staff at Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality...
Make Strides – A Digital-First Learning and Development Company
Make Strides is a digital-first learning and development company, helping people and organisations grow with purpose, clarity, and confidence. We specialise in early careers and leadership development, offering bite-size, engaging and accredited digital programmes...
Isaac’s Charity Gala
The Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank Black-Tie Gala charity evening takes place on Friday July 4, 2025 at Redditch United Football Club. Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank is becoming a well-known name in the local community of Redditch. Born out of an idea nearly five years...
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