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Community generosity at Christmas helps Herefordshire families
As families across Herefordshire face increasing pressure, a series of quiet but meaningful acts of generosity by business and individuals are helping to support those most in need through local charity Vennture. With demand for emergency accommodation and family...
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Community generosity at Christmas helps Herefordshire families
As families across Herefordshire face increasing pressure, a series of quiet but meaningful acts of generosity by business and individuals are helping to support those most in need through local charity Vennture. With demand for emergency accommodation and family...
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Death in Paradise Executive Producer and Actor Give Insights to Students
Key figures from one of the BBC’s most popular dramas have been giving University of Worcester students the benefit of their experience. Executive Producer Tim Key and actor Don Warrington from Death in Paradise came to the University to speak to students across a...
125 Easter Eggs delivered to Worcester Foodbank
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for the 8th consecutive year, and it delivered! This year, the awards received 125 nominations, meaning 125 Easter eggs for Worcester Foodbank just in time for Easter. Launched in 2018 by ISO Quality Services, a Worcester-based...
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Newly qualified duo complete law firm training contracts
Two up and coming solicitors are celebrating after completing their training contracts with leading Worcestershire law firm, mfg Solicitors. Kidderminster-based lawyers Lucy Harrold and Lucy George have completed their respective qualifications at the firm and have...
Should you insure your sports club pitches and running tracks too?
With the recent news story of East of Scotland league side Dunipace FC facing a bill of up to £300,000 to repair their artificial surface at Westfield Park in Denny, when their football club pitch was set on fire by vandals last week, shows insuring pitches should not...
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Government release Charter for safe working practices for house builders
The government has launched new guidance for property developers in the new safe working Charter, together with the Home Building Federation. The Charter details the safe working practises for house builders within the construction industry. To read more please visit...
Firms ready to embrace ‘new normal’ but government support must adapt
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that firms are ready for a gradual reopening of the economy but will need continued, adaptable government support during a phased return to work.
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HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus as more firms reopen
Her Majesty The Queen has offered support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across the UK and around the world are making to help firms, champion trade and rebuild communities, in a letter released today. The letter from...
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HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus as more firms reopen
Her Majesty The Queen has offered support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across the UK and around the world are making to help firms, champion trade and rebuild communities, in a letter released today. The letter from...
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Witley Jones volunteer at Worcestershire Foodbanks
Witley Jones would like share the positive things their team has been up to over recent weeks to help support Worcestershire foodbanks, the local community and those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. To ensure the safety of staff and clients and following Government...
Apprenticeships go from strength to strength during COVID Lockdown
In the new COVID-world there are some inspiring stories of organisations who have successfully adapted their business models to the current challenges for Apprenticeships under COVID-19. ‘Keeping learners learning’ has been the mantra of the entire team at...
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Wildgoose Rural Training have been shortlisted to receive funding from the People’s Project
Wildgoose Rural Training are delighted to have been shortlisted to receive funding from the People’s Project. Five projects in the west midlands have been shortlisted and a short film will be shown about each project on ITV Central news between Monday 15th and...
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 national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from 15th to 21st May will this year focus on the rising issue of anxiety. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, this week we explore anxiety which can lead to more serious mental problems if left and get out of control....
WCG prepares for packed schedule of events for Mental Health Awareness Week
A leading college group is hosting a series of workshops, presentations and fundraising activities as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. WCG is set to welcome more than 50 organisations across its site as part of the national awareness week to speak with staff and...
Alzheimer’s Research UK chosen as Thursfields’ charity of the year for 2023-24
Leading Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has selected Alzheimer’s Research UK its charity of the year for 2023-24. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to funding diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure of the...
Introducing our brand new Cost Savings Hub!
Businesses, and their employees, across Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been and continue to face challenges with the costs of doing business and cost of living generally. These pressures combined, make business growth hard to maintain. You’ve requested and...
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