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A call to action for Welsh Councils – Getting ready for Round Two of the Levelling Up Fund
With the first round of bidding for the Levelling Up Fund now closed, many councils will be pausing to draw breath whilst others will be starting to gear up to submit their own bid(s) for the second round.
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Update on the Shared Prosperity Fund
Derek Walker shares an update on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund from UK Government including priorities for funding.
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Local business conference celebrating Welsh entrepreneurs who think big
Our 'Local Business Heroes' conference will shine a light on entrepreneurs who have global ambitions and reach while maintaining firm roots in their South Wales communities.
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High profile sponsors assure awards success
A mix of high-profile private sector sponsors with ethical credentials have been announced for this year’s Social Business Wales Awards. The confirmed sponsors are principal sponsor Cowshed, alongside associate sponsor Legal and General, and category sponsors Acuity Law, Perago and Triodos. BIC Innovation and Social Investment Cymru are also supporting the Awards.
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Funding to help Welsh start-up social enterprises now available
Social enterprises based in Wales are able to pitch for a blended finance package (part interest-free loan / part grant) of up to £30,000, thanks to a new round of social investment from CAF Venturesome.
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Wales is about to see significant growth in the number of employee-owned businesses
The new Welsh Government’s Programme for Government has committed to doubling the number of employee-owned businesses over the next Senedd term.
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Social Leaders Cymru Programme Launches in Wales
Applications for Social Leaders Cymru is open! Fully funded leadership and management programme has launched to assist recovery of the Third Sector in Wales. Apply today.
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Welsh Government Minister brings climate focus to community led housing network
We are delighted that Julie James, the Welsh Government’s Minister for Climate Change, will be opening this month’s Wales Community-Led Housing Network on the 17th of June.
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Social Business Wales launches new campaign as it celebrates incorporating 150 social businesses
Social business is fast becoming the start-up model of choice for aspiring entrepreneurs during Covid-19.
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Social Investment Now Conference | Book your free place today!
On the 9th June, Social Business Wales will be holding an online event to showcase what social investors are looking to invest in now, in these COVID-19 times.
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£10,000 Seed Funding for the Heritage Sector
The second round of Steps to Sustainability programme is now open for Wales' heritage sector.
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New round of relief funding from Welsh Government now open to eligible businesses
The Welsh Government have announced a number of new funds to help businesses get back on their feet. Find if you're eligible through the Welsh Government's eligibility checker.
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