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We are looking to fund a project in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse that will engage organisations in our districts to respond to the climate emergency.
The project will support delivery of the intervention E29: Decarbonisation and improving the natural environment, set out in the UKSPF investment plans for South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council.
Each council has up to £9,500 to award. Projects could include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting businesses to take specific action on the circular economy
- Encouraging organisations to adopt sustainable practices
- Events to promote sustainability / eco-friendly initiatives to businesses
The applicant must submit a comprehensive project outline, which will include the timeframe of the project, the total cost required to complete the project and any match funding that is available. Organisations will need to outline the number of businesses they will work with over the course of the project and how they will achieve this.
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If this is of interest, please download the appropriate application form below and send it to us via business.support@southandvale.gov.uk.
The deadline for submissions is midday on Wednesday 31 January 2024. We will aim to respond to all submissions by 9 February 2024.
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Tell us how we can help your organisation
We have been allocated UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) for 2024/25 to help businesses become more environmentally-friendly, and your feedback in our survey will allow us to use that funding to put the right support packages in place. Wherever you are on your journey, we want to hear from you.
Whether you need grant funding, a sustainability plan for your organisation or 1:1 mentoring support, we want to know how we can support you.
Businesses, local groups, charities, town and parish councils, public sector, social enterprises and other organisations in South and Vale are invited to have their say.
Without your feedback, we won’t know exactly what it is that organisations in our area need, so please make sure to have your say.
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UK - Ukraine TechBridgeWorking in collaboration, the UK and Ukrainian governments have collated a range of skills and training resources to support Ukrainian citizens to access learning and development materials in the technology sector. As businesses increasingly look to embed technology into their everyday working practices, it is essential to keep up to date with technology trends and skills to access jobs and employment opportunities. This will be a central hub for Ukrainian users to access guidance and free resources for training courses in the technology sector. The resources will support both new and experienced individuals in the technology sector. These include:
- Virtual learning
- In-person learning
- Accreditations and Qualifications
Find out more on the TechBridge website.
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Entries are now open for the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024Put your business in the spotlight and gain national recognition with the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024. The Awards are free to enter for all small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Categories include:
- Sustainability Award
- Micro Business Award
- Start-up Business Award
- Family Business Award
- Young Entrepreneur Award
- Community Award
- Innovation Award
- Self-Employed/Freelancer Award
- Expansion and Growth Award
- Diversity & Inclusion Award
- Service Excellence Award
- Franchise Business Award
Entries close on 11 February. Apply via the FSB website.
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Get involved with The Oxfordshire Welcome
Experience Oxfordshire is inviting organisations in South and Vale to take part in a new 'The Oxfordshire Welcome' initiative.
The Oxfordshire Welcome is an initiative that encourages all visitor economy businesses across the county to align themselves with 14 pledge-points, confirming their commitment to delivering great customer service levels that embrace inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability.
Endorsed daily by established tourism providers across the county and beyond, the scheme is free to join and the self-assessment registration is quick and simple.
All sign-ups receive free campaign support materials to publicise their involvement. Signing up will also enable your organisation to feature free of charge in Experience Oxfordshire’s Only in Oxfordshire winter digital marketing campaign, giving your organisation exposure with both a web listing and campaign landing page.
Sign up to The Oxfordshire Welcome via the Experience Oxfordshire website.
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The power of community-ownership: Is starting a co‑op right for you?
Thinking of starting a community business? Come along to a free workshop to explore if starting a co-operative is right for you.
Wednesday 14 February | 5:30pm - 8pm
The Junction, 42 Lydalls Road, Didcot, OX11 7HX
Hosted by Co‑operative Futures and Co‑operatives UK, the workshop will introduce the co‑op business model, with a particular focus on community ownership of rural assets. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of co‑ops as successful, values‑based businesses, as well as their purpose and benefits. Attendees will also hear from three local case studies, who will also share their experiences of starting and running a co‑op.
This workshop is for groups who are:
- Considering taking ownership of a rural asset such as a village shop or community building
- Working to create new services or facilities in their town or village, where there might be a lack
- Interested in taking on and converting an existing business that might be at risk through retirement or closure
Completely free to attend, this session is part of the Business Support for Co‑ops programme, which offers up to six days’ expert support to new and existing co‑ops, delivered with support from The Co‑operative Bank. Register for the workshop here.
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