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Last chance to create a FREE Carbon Reduction Plan
Market pressure is mounting on business leaders to make responsible and sustainable choices.
The NHS is leading the way with its Five Supplier Requirements. Organisations who wish to work with the NHS must now complete and publish a Carbon Reduction Plan. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are obliged to complete a Climate Impact Assessment tool for all projects, and suppliers are chosen on their sustainability values.
Additionally, organisations often need a Carbon Reduction Plan to apply for green funding, to evidence the need for new projects.
It’s essential for businesses to act now, to be prepared for future mandatory legislations.
Last chance to get your free, personalised Carbon Reduction Plan
We've awarded UKSPF funding to ALP Synergy Ltd to carry out a Decarbonisation Business Support pilot programme, helping South and Vale businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions.
The programme consists of Net Zero webinars and workshops, supporting businesses to create a personalised Carbon Reduction Plan to start or progress their sustainability journey.
The programme is free for South and Vale businesses, but there are a limited number of spaces left.
Even those who work from home need to take action, to avoid being frozen out by suppliers and competitors who are already making changes.
Last chance to get involved
The last chance to get involved in the programme is Thursday 16 January, at the 'My SME Business - 10 Steps to Net Zero and your Carbon Calculation' webinar.
The webinar will focus on the 10 steps that small businesses can take to becoming Net Zero. At the end of the webinar, businesses will come away with an understanding of business carbon issues and Net Zero, and will know how to access further help with carbon reduction activities.
Please note that you must attend this webinar to be able to progress to the next session, where you'll create a tailored Carbon Reduction Plan.
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Hosting an event?There's lots going on in South and Vale throughout the festive season, and we've already begun to collate a list of events taking place from January onwards. If your organisation is hosting an event this Christmas or in 2025, or you know of an event that we should shout about, submit an event listing for free via our Google form. We will then feature these on our Visit Southern Oxfordshire website and share details via our social media channels. Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages to be kept up-to-date with the latest events in South and Vale!
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Struggling to find a premises for your business?We often receive enquiries on whether we can help local organisations source new premises. If you're struggling to find a premises for your business, let us know and we can support your search.You may also be interested in two council-owned properties that are currently available to rent.
- Self contained offices on upper floors of Abbey House, Abingdon
Abbey House is an imposing three-storey office building in the heart of Abingdon. The first and second floor offices are being refurbished and will offer open plan offices. Available floors can be split into suites from 4,000 sq ft and will offer separate entrance/reception from existing tenants.
- 1A Grove Street, Wantage
Versatile, Use Class E: Commercial, Business and Service* premises with a triple glazed frontage comprising of a mostly L-shaped, naturally well-lit, open plan floorspace plus 4 individual consulting/admin/store rooms plus staff welfare.
*For retail, café/restaurant, professional services and other uses.
For further details on the above properties, visit the Vale of White Horse District Council website.
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Set up as a sole trader: step by stepRunning a small business, working for yourself or considering self-employment? The Government has published a new guide for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment. Aimed at supporting new and existing sole traders to better understand their responsibilities, the guide supports people working for themselves to understand when they may need to register as a sole trader and how to do so. The guidance explains the records they may need to keep and taxes that may apply to their business, and includes other useful information, including how to plan for a tax bill. Read the guide via the Government's website.
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Get tailored advice via the OxLEP Business Support ToolAll Oxfordshire businesses will come across challenges they can’t face alone. No matter what stage your organisation is at, OxLEP's Business Support Tool can provide tailored advice and support for your organisation. The tool takes just a few minutes to complete, and will ask you questions to build and optimise your Business Support Plan. Check out the Business Support Tool on OxLEP's website.
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UK and US announce first joint project in fusion energy innovation A major project to help develop cutting-edge fusion energy has been agreed between the US and UK – in partnership with Milton Park based company Tokamak Energy – boosting the UK’s mission to become a clean energy superpower. This first-of-its-kind project will be backed by £40.5 million to advance lithium research, driving progress towards commercialising fusion energy, a technology that could generate a near unlimited supply of clean electricity for families and businesses. The project will start in 2025 at Tokamak Energy’s facility. It will focus on enhancing the efficiency and durability of plasma-facing components – a critical challenge in unlocking fusion’s potential. Read the official press release via the Government's website.
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Social Impact Business Bootcamp
Funded via their UKSPF allocation, OSEP is hosting a free business bootcamp for early stage and start up businesses in South and Vale.
Friday 7 February | 9.30am - 2.30pm
40 Lydalls Road, Didcot, OX11 7HX
The bootcamp is designed to give early stage entrepreneurs a solid foundation to develop an attractive, resilient and successful business.
You may have started a business from home, or created a trading charity or social enterprise to help your local community. The session will help you to identify your business mission and increase the positive impact your idea has.
There will be opportunities to network with other businesses and find out about further business support. Lunch, teas and coffees, and snacks will be provided.
Register for your free place via Eventbrite.
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