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Green scheme brings community benefits
Community schemes across South Wales will be able to tap into a £50,000 funding pot every year over the next 25 years thanks to a new green partnership. Viridor, the firm working with the ‘Prosiect Gwyrdd’ council partnership, have announced the launch of a new Community Fund to support projects across Caerphilly, Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Newport and Vale of Glamorgan. The 25 year scheme represents the term of the Prosiect Gwyrdd contract, which will see Viridor handle the treatment of residual (non-recyclable) waste from the 5 council areas at Trident Park in Cardiff. Charities, and properly constituted not-for-profit groups, will be able to apply for funding (up to £3,000) to deliver projects that positively impact their local community. Funding of projects is awarded on a set of criteria based around sustainability, local need, community involvement value for money and education. A panel will meet quarterly to review eligible applications and make the final decision on how money from the fund will be distributed. Cllr Nigel George, Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services said, “We welcome the launch of this new funding stream and look forward to the benefits it will bring to communities across South Wales. We are also pleased to be a key partner in Prosiect Gwyrdd, a collaboration which will provide a sustainable solution to the region’s residual waste for many years to come.” Funding criteria and the application forms can be found at https://viridor.co.uk/our-operations/energy/energy-recovery-facilities/cardiff-erf/community/ Original Article
Launch of £1 Billion Support Programme for UK’s Co-operative Businesses – ‘The Hive’
Launched by Co-operatives UK, the Hive is a £1 billion business support programme designed to enable growth among the UK’s £37 billion co-operative economy. The initiative will help people who intend to start or grow co-operative or community enterprises, using various online resources, training and advice. http://www.uk.coop/the-hive/
Superfast Business Wales Inspiring Action Workshop
Join Superfast Business Wales for a practical and realistic presentation explaining how businesses of any size can reduce costs and increase profits from even a basic use of digital technology. Topics covered will include: Sell more to your customers – an overview of Customer Relationship Management systems The impact of mobile – work anywhere anytime Sell more through Social media: an overview of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for business Websites – sell regionally, nationally and globally The Cloud – what is it and how can you use it to build your business? Further support available to help businesses improve efficiency through new technology All delivered in a non-jargon and easy-to-understand way. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to gain a real insight into the competitive advantage that a faster broadband connection and new technology can bring. An Ideal Event for Micro, Small & Medium sized businesses Registration: 10.00am Event: 10.30am – 12.30pm Various locations throughout March and April. Please book as places are limited. For available dates please click here.
Looking for funding living in a Rural area in Caerphilly
Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 – EOI windows NOW OPEN Owen Ashton on 01443 838632 or email ashtoo@caerphilly.gov.uk Food Business Investment Scheme Support for investments in processing/marketing and/or development of agricultural products. Rural Community Development Fund The Rural Community Development Fund (RCDF) offers grants which are primarily aimed at LEADER Local Action Groups and other community-based organisations. Sustainable Management Scheme The Sustainable Management Scheme will provide financial support for a range of activities that will improve the management of our natural resources and in doing so contribute to the well-being of our rural communities. Sustainable Production Grant Scheme The Sustainable Production Grant (SPG) scheme is a capital grant support package aimed at farmers in Wales. Timber Business Investment Scheme Enhancing forestry potential and adding value to forest products.
X-Forces are Launching a Start-up Grant Scheme For Ex-Forces in Wales
X-Forces have developed a ex-forces and their families to assist with the journey to successful business ownership. HELPING YOU BE THE BEST IN BUSINESS We support ex-forces and their families to start up businesses by providing them with Loans, Mentoring and Support SERVICE LEAVERS : VETERANS : RESERVISTS : SPOUSES : FAMILY : CADETS Check out their website for more info: http://www.x-forces.com/your-business/exforces-business
Social Enterprise interest free loan from £10,000 to £30,000 – closes 29th of March 2016
Are you a Social Enterprise looking for an interest free loan from £10,000 to £30,000 coupled with access to a business mentor. SE Assist aims to leverage resources and support from big businesses to help Welsh Social Enterprises to grow and thrive. The closing date is the 29th of March 2016. For more information click on the link below to the Wales Co-op http://wales.coop/se-assist/
Businesses looking to reduce waste and maximise recycling?
Free workshop to help businesses reduce costs Calculate the value of your waste, and develop a tailored action plan to help you prevent waste, and cut costs. You’re invited to join Caerphilly County Borough Councils Economic Development Team, and resource efficiency experts WRAP Cymru for a free 90 minute workshop specifically designed to help businesses reduce the amount of raw materials used, minimise waste and maximise recycling. Through structured presentation, exercises, and case study examples you’ll learn what simple measures you can adopt to reduce your resource use and develop a plan which you can take back to your business to implement. You’ll also have the opportunity to talk about your business’ needs with a WRAP Cymru Client Manager and learn more about additional support available through the Welsh Government’s Resource Efficient Wales service. The workshop will take place on Thursday 25th February 2016, at Tredomen Business & Technology Centre at 8:30am for registration and 9:00am start. Any Caerphilly County Borough business can register to attend, although places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please email business@caerphilly.gov.uk to book your place. If you are unable to join us, you can access WRAP Cymru’s resource efficiency self-assessment tool at www.wrapcymru.org.uk/REW-self-assessment-tool or contact Lucy Shields on 07583 104116 to discuss your business’ needs.
Craft network searches Hill and Valley for new members!
A Caerphilly-based network is extending its reach for new artists and crafters and changing its name to boot! Formerly known as Caerphilly Creatives, the group is re-branding to acknowledge the delivery of Cwm a Mynydd (Hill and Valley), a project that has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government, across not only Caerphilly but also the ‘Llanhilleth and Cwm Wards of Blaenau Gwent. The aim of the group is to promote the work of crafters and artists found across both counties and as a result, the newly branded ‘Cwm a Mynydd Creatives’ are on the look out for new members with a view to this year’s proposed ‘Arts Week’ and other exciting events and opportunities during 2016. For further details please contact Gavin Jones on 01443 838632 or email jonesgm2@caerphilly.gov.uk. The Cwm a Mynydd RDP programme is currently delivering a number of innovative rural projects across Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent. This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities-Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.
Community Project Expands in Caerphilly Town Centre
The LoveCaerphilly community project is expanding into a vacant café situated next door to its current premises at the top of Cardiff Road. The LoveCaerphilly Family Coffee House is scheduled to open on Valentines Day (14th February) and is the latest phase of the outreach project which works with local families to provide help and support running groups and courses including: Parent and Baby Groups, Parent and Toddler Groups, Kids Clubs and Finance Management / Healthy Living courses. Project Manager Jeremy Davey said: “The new coffee house will support our groups and courses; our aim is to provide the people we are supporting with the very best facilities at the heart of their community. This is an exciting time for LoveCaerphilly as we build on a hugely successful first year and begin to expand the project” For more information go to the projects Facebook page http://FB.com/LoveCaerphilly