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Whether you're looking for a venue for a training session, conference, or evening function, the Earth Trust has eco-friendly spaces that offer the perfect environment for collaborative working and inspiring corporate events.The Earth Trust team are hosting a corporate venue open day for businesses to take a look around and experience the nature-immersed coworking and corporate spaces.
Date and time:
Thursday 27 April
8am - 2pm
Drop into the Innovation Hub for a spot of brunch and a warm welcome from the Commercial Team.
View the meeting rooms and coworking spaces available for hire, visit the barn and the covered courtyard, and ask the team about the new desk hire service.
Register to attend the open day via Eventbrite.
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We recently secured £2 million from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which supports investment in communities to increase life chances, support organisations and increase people’s skills.
The funding is split equally between South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, with £1 million available per district.
We are using this money to work towards tackling the climate emergency and to improve community and economic wellbeing.
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With most of the funding available from 2024/25, we are now inviting organisations to pitch project ideas that could help to support our plans.
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To complete this form, you will need to provide:
- a brief outline of what your project will involve, how it will deliver the project requirements, and what experience your organisation has in doing such work
- details of how your project will address our UKSPF priority areas and interventions
- details of any anticipated outputs and outcomes that your project will achieve
- an outline budget for your project
Please note - by submitting your ideas, you are not committing to undertake the project, and we are not committed to funding it or to offer funding in this area.
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Looking for a way to responsibly dispose of surplus food?
Oxford Food Hub provides a free service to farms, food suppliers, local charities and community groups. Their mission is to reduce food waste and to alleviate food poverty. Now with 200 charities and community groups relying on the Hub for free food, the organisation is expanding and seeking new farmers, growers and distributors to work with.The Food Hub is able to collect all types of food, fresh, dried and frozen, fruit, veg, meat, fish and dairy from across Oxfordshire. Their team of volunteer drivers can collect larger amounts of surplus for free, and smaller amounts can be dropped off to their Hub in Botley.
Is this is of interest, please contact CEO@oxfordfoodhub.org.
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Get personalised business advice from the Oxfordshire Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC)
Whether you’re just setting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or have a brilliant idea you want to discuss, the BIPC Oxfordshire is here to help.
Oxfordshire's BIPC can offer:
- Insights and access to free resources
- Training and events (both online and in-person)
- Help to imagine, start or develop your business
- One-to-one support
- Training workshops
- Networking events
- Copyright, patents and design
- Books and databases
- Access to funding and grants
To book a visit to the centre and to view all upcoming sessions, check out BIPC's Eventbrite page.
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Nominate your Favourite Family BusinessThe last few years have been tough for local businesses, and we want them to know how much we appreciate them. ShopAppy's Favourite Family Business campaign encourages local communities to show their appreciation by nominating their most loved family-run businesses. So far, local businesses in South and Vale have received over 20 nominations.Nominations are open until 18 June 2023. The winner will be announced on 22 June 2023 and will receive ShopAppy’s Favourite Family Business award. Additionally, one lucky nominator will receive a £50 voucher to spend on the ShopAppy website. Nominate your Favourite Family Business via the ShopAppy website.
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Register your interest in exhibiting at the Abingdon Eco FairWe're supporting One Planet Abingdon to host the Abingdon Eco Fair, a one-day event to bring together residents and businesses to celebrate eco-friendly solutions and resources. Saturday 13 May | 9am - 3pmThe Eco Fair will take place in the Market Place and the Guildhall. One Planet Abingdon are inviting companies and organisations who offer eco-friendly products or services to register their interest in exhibiting. The event will give you the opportunity to sell your products and services while gaining exposure for your business, and inspiring visitors to kick-start their journey to a lifestyle that's healthier for us and the planet. Register your interest in exhibiting via the Abingdon Events Partnership website.
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Natural Netwalking in Goring and StreatleyThe Natural Netwalking team are inviting business owners, solopreneurs and professionals to join them for a walk in the fresh air to build business relationships and help each other with ideas and advice.Friday 5 May | 7:30am - 9:30am
Attendees will meet at The Swan At Streatley and enjoy a circular walk along the River Thames, ending back at the pub for coffee.Your walk leaders will be Alex Harding from Not Just Travel and Tina Cleary from Tina Cleary Photography.
Register for the Netwalk via Eventbrite.
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