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Keep Governance and Safeguarding celebrate 10 years of impact and innovation
Keep Governance and Safeguarding is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this month, marking a decade of partnering with leaders who are committed to protecting their people from abuse, exploitation and harassment. Founded in 2015 to work with schools in...
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Keep Governance and Safeguarding celebrate 10 years of impact and innovation
Keep Governance and Safeguarding is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this month, marking a decade of partnering with leaders who are committed to protecting their people from abuse, exploitation and harassment. Founded in 2015 to work with schools in...
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The Development Manager – Worcestershire’s Leading Tech and Digital Apprenticeship Provider
TDM, based in Worcestershire, provides tech and digital Apprenticeships across England. At TDM, we offer Apprenticeship programmes from Level 3 to Degree levels and run tailored 12-week Skills Bootcamp programmes. Apprenticeship funding is accessible to individuals at...
Leading Hip Surgeon Supports Campaign to Help Students
One of the world’s leading hip surgeons has joined efforts at the University of Worcester to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. The University’s Foundation Anniversaries Campaign launched just two weeks ago and has already raised £25,000. Ronan...
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Former Student all Set for Huge Cycling Challenge in Memory of his Daughters.
A former student has just completed his final preparation session at the University of Worcester ahead of a 200-mile cycle challenge across some of the UKs most challenging terrains. 55-year-old Tony Frobisher already counts the London Marathon, a cycle from Land’s...
University Event Raises Awareness of the Importance of Plants in our World
Residents in Worcester can find out all about the important role that plants play in our lives thanks to a free interactive event organised by University of Worcester scientists. Academics and research students will deliver a day of activities, informative talks,...
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Businesses encouraged to access support and funding through Midlands Engine Investment Fund
Worcestershire businesses are being encouraged to utilise the Midlands Engine Investment Fund. The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) is an initiative launched by the government-owned British Business Bank, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. It...
BetaDen Cohort 4.0 announced
Worcestershire’s technology accelerator BetaDen, has announced the identity of eight new early-stage businesses that will join its programme in April. The new cohort includes businesses developing new technologies for a variety of commercial applications including...
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Oakland Foundation charity ball resounding success
Children’s charity the Oakland Foundation, which supports children, young people and their families from Redditch, Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas, has raised over £12,000 from their Charity Ball held at the National Motorcycle Museum on Friday 6th September....
From ISO Specialist to Hospice Helpers
ISO Quality Services Ltd have been known for their charity campaigns over the years, in particular with the Midlands Air Ambulance and Worcester Foodbank. For their next campaign however, they decided to try something a little different. The ISO Specialists based in...
New guide for businesses in financial difficulty
The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...
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New guide for businesses in financial difficulty
The insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3, has released a new guide for directors and business owners facing financial difficulties, covering the key signs of financial distress for businesses, the main restructuring and insolvency procedures and how they can...
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University of Worcester given go-ahead for Medical School
The University of Worcester has been given the go ahead to begin recruiting students to the new Three Counties Medical School. The new medical school will make a major contribution to tackling the shortage of medical doctors in Worcestershire and surrounding counties....
Blaze into Autumn! How to keep your Tourism Business all Fired Up this Season
Sign up for Worcestershire County Council’s September workshops, providing dedicated advice and support for Worcestershire Tourism Businesses. The Here2Help Business programme run through Worcestershire County Council is offering a range of support for our...
Herefordshire News
The Cart Shed Charity recognised as one of UK’s Business Heroes by the BCC
Recognised for their community contribution by creating a ‘virtual woodland’ for high risk clients during lockdown, The Cart Shed Charity have been named as one of the British Chambers of Commerce UK Business Heroes! In September, the Charity was awarded...
Bishop Fleming Webinar: In Conversation with Spiral UK
Join Patron Member Bishop Fleming for the next instalment in their ‘Conversations with…’ series as they move to the manufacturing sector and speak with Eric Nicholls, Managing Director at Spiral UK.
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Wyevale Nurseries’ new Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial this year
GARDENERS wishing to support and raise funds for the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this year purchase a new easy-to-grow hydrangea with proceeds going to the organisation (2024). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry...
Worcester Students Speed in to National Final of F1 Design Competition
A talented team of school students were pipped to the post after racing through to the national final of a major motorsport design competition. Five bright sparks, all Year 10 pupils at The King’s School Worcester, entered the F1 in Schools Professional Class...
Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...
Students Get Different Perspective of Cyber Security thanks to ‘Hacking’ Marathon
It was a case of gamekeepers turned poachers, as students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security turned their hand to ‘hacking’ for a special event. Designed to give them extra skills and a new perspective, the Worcester Hackathon saw Cyber...
Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to the...
Investing in People: A Strategic Approach to Workforce Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one thing remains constant: the value of skilled individuals within an organisation. Recognising this, Coacto is proud to introduce two new team incentives aimed at nurturing talent, enhancing skill sets, and fostering a...
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