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Raising money for Herefordshire mind charity
Back the end of November we organised a raffle in aid of Herefordshire Mind our charity of the year. Elgar Care teamed up with Barclays Worcester and very recently it was announced that Barclays bank Worcester had price matched our funds up to £1000. We managed to...
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Raising money for Herefordshire mind charity
Back the end of November we organised a raffle in aid of Herefordshire Mind our charity of the year. Elgar Care teamed up with Barclays Worcester and very recently it was announced that Barclays bank Worcester had price matched our funds up to £1000. We managed to...
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NMITE Partners with Octopus Energy to Launch a New Bursary for Aspiring Women Engineers
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) today announces a new bursary, in partnership with Octopus Energy, to open pathways for aspiring women engineers. The Octopus Energy Bursary provides a total cash award of £5,000 to four women joining as a...
Assure Technical Reappointed as Professional Advisors for Worcestershire Growth Hub
Assure Technical has, once again, been selected to act as a Professional Business Advisor for the Worcestershire Growth Hub. In this capacity, they will provide fully funded one-to-one specialist support to assist SMEs from across the county, helping them adopt...
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Top Lawyer Delivers Talk on AI
The Master of the Rolls, one of the most senior legal professionals in the UK, has spoken about AI and the law at the University of Worcester. Sir Geoffrey Vos’ talk was attended by staff and students at the University, as well as several legal professionals and...
University Wins People’s Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Worcester has been named the winner of the People’s Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). The Awards, run by Education Estates, recognise those working in the education sector and were announced at a ceremony in Manchester last week. The...
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Take part in our Salary and Benefits Survey 2021-22
Working in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, the Chamber have launched their annual Salary & Benefits Survey. To take part, click here. The final report will benchmark the salaries and benefits that businesses offer across the two counties to attract and retain...
Businesses positive over future outlook
There have been a number of positive signs that firms are beginning to feel more positive about the future over recent months. Thanks to the extended government financial package, including the extension of furlough support as well as the successful vaccine programme,...
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Funding for charities and voluntary organisations
There are a number of grants and support available to charities and voluntary organisations to help with the challenges of the Coronavirus. Worcestershire Communities Foundation Worcestershire Communities Foundation supports charities and voluntary organisations...
Worcestershire Community Foundation’s Covid-19 appeal leads to £110,000 in donations
A recently launched Covid-19 appeal by the Worcestershire Community Foundation has enabled grants of over £100,000 which are already helping 40 different organisations across Worcestershire. The Foundation’s ongoing fundraising campaign, which also includes money and...
BCC Economic Forecast: New PM must act as UK economy set for recession before year end
The BCC expects the UK economy to plunge into recession before the end of 2022, with inflation spiking to 14% and lingering weakness in growth expected to continue into 2024 UK Economic Outlook – 2022 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has again downgraded its...
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BCC Economic Forecast: New PM must act as UK economy set for recession before year end
The BCC expects the UK economy to plunge into recession before the end of 2022, with inflation spiking to 14% and lingering weakness in growth expected to continue into 2024 UK Economic Outlook – 2022 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has again downgraded its...
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Movember – Scaling What Works in Community and Workplace Grant
The Scaling What Works in Our Community and Workplace Grant is provided and administered by Movember. Movember was established in 2003 and has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects globally. It is committed to investment in evidence-based mental health...
Wyre Forest District Council and BetaDen launch cleantech bootcamp
Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen have launched an industry-first Cleantech bootcamp to help businesses develop and commercialise solutions to some of the biggest environmental challenges facing industries around the world....
Herefordshire News
BCC responds to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme
Responding to changes to the government’s Kickstart scheme, including removing the 30 job threshold for employers, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC said:
Can your business help raise awareness against the impact of violent crime
Hereford Knife Angel are thrilled to be bringing the Knife Angel to Hereford City Centre on Wednesday 2 June and will be sited in front of the West Door of Hereford Cathedral until Tuesday 29th June. It can be seen at any time, will be free to visit and everyone is...
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DRPG Brings Innovation to the Forefront for BigTalk 2024
On Thursday 19 September, DRPG hosted its annual BigTalk event where the anticipated launch of DRPG Labs – the global communications group’s innovation hub – took centre stage. At the company’s Midlands Studio complex, the event brought together over 150 clients and...
Two Worcester Graduates Made Partners at Local Law Firm
Two University of Worcester graduates have been made partners at a law firm just four years after graduating. Phil Harris and Daniel Williams are now partners at Quality Solicitors Parkinson Wright in Worcestershire. Studying together, they took their Law LLB (hons)...
Burns Treatment
At sometime in our life, we all suffer from minor burns, from a variety of different causes, whether it be from hot water, touching something hot like the cooker or an iron, or more often than not, from the sun. Any burn, caused by the transfer of heat, or cold, can...
University Estates Team Shortlisted for National Award
The University of Worcester’s Estates team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work to create an outstanding new facility for health and medical education. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building opened in April 2023 and is home to the University’s...
Worcestershire Law Firm Welcomes Latest Cohort of Trainees
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its 2024 trainee cohort as it adds the latest talent to its team. Joining the firm as new trainees from 2 September are Oscar McCracken, Emily Flory, Katie Johnson, Emily Stancer and Lauren Collins. All five have...
Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford Care Homes Become Donation Station for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes in Hereford proudly announce their new partnership with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) as official donation station holders. This collaboration allows the local community to support a vital cause by donating a wide...
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