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Welcome to the latest edition of the SVBS newsletter.
This week, we're focusing on our 'How to write a sustainability plan' visual guide, part of a series of Net zero guides containing useful hints, tips and advice on how to make your business more sustainable. Further details can be found below.
We're also highlighting OSEP's free support programme for social enterprises, the Government's £150m capital grants scheme for farmers, Innovate UK's Secure Innovation Security Reviews, South and Vale's free service for local landlords, the Visit Southern Oxfordshire summer holidays newsletter, OKA's relocation to Milton Park, and Abingdon & Witney College's Net Zero Skills Hub Construction Trade Event.
Plus, follow us on Facebook and X to be kept up-to-date in between our newsletters.There are lots more opportunities, events and resources to get stuck into this week, but as always, if you'd like to suggest content for the SVBS newsletter, please get in touch with us.
- South and Vale's Economic Development team
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Want to get started on your net zero journey? Perhaps you’re already making changes, but want to know how you can go the extra mile?
To inspire you, we’ve put together several visual guides, covering a variety of topics.
This week, we're highlighting our 'How to write a sustainability plan' guide. The guide outlines the benefits of a sustainability plan and what it should include, as well as a template to help you get started.
Check out our series of net zero guides on our South and Vale websites.
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Free support for social enterprises
OSEP's eight-month programme will help entrepreneurs build businesses that support healthy, connected communities, reduce social isolation and create inclusive employment opportunities. This expanded programme builds on the success of a recent pilot, which supported 33 local entrepreneurs and led to the creation of seven new community interest companies.
Participants in the programme will benefit from a wide range of free advice and support, including one-to-one mentoring, tailored guidance and strategic support, training and workshops, and facilitated peer groups.
To access tailored 1:1 support, complete OSEP's Social Impact Business Support form.
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£150m Capital Grants offer returns to help farmers boost profitsThousands of farmers will benefit from £150 million in new funding as the government opens a new round of its flagship Capital Grants offer, supporting sustainable food production and environmental improvement. The offer funds a wide range of on-farm projects – from tree planting and flood prevention to improved slurry storage and water filtration – helping farmers boost profitability while protecting the environment. The following funding limits apply:
- £25,000 maximum for each of the following three groups: water quality, air quality and natural flood management.
- £35,000 maximum for the group covering boundaries, trees and orchards.
Full details can be found via the Government's website.
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Secure Innovation Security Reviews for early-stage UK technology businessesSecure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations. Delivered by approved security reviewers, the service helps businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats, and helps them integrate protective security into their broader business strategies. A Security Review provides a high-level assessment of an organisation’s security posture, covering:
- Protective Security Governance
- Security Culture
- Risk Management
- Cyber Security
- Secure Supply Chains and Partnerships
- Incident Management
Find out more via the Innovate UK website.
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Free service for local landlords South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have helped local landlords find tenants through a long-standing service, White Horse Lettings.The councils create around 50 new tenancies each year and have helped over 1,000 people find affordable homes locally so far. Our aim is to increase the number of landlords we work with and help more people find affordable homes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. White Horse Lettings provides its services free of charge, which means that the landlord will retain 100 per cent of the rental income.Landlords and tenants have shared their experiences with the service - see our website (South / Vale) and our press release (South / Vale) for details. If this is of interest, please email whitehorselettings@southandvale.gov.uk, or call 01235 422435 or 01235 422440.
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The summer holidays are finally here, and there’s plenty happening in Southern Oxfordshire! There’s truly something for all ages, from festivals to splash parks and outdoor pools, archaeology to car events, town tours, craft shows, open days and outdoor cinemas. Read our latest Visit Southern Oxfordshire newsletter to start planning your summer - right here on your doorstep. |
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OKA relocates headquarters to Milton ParkBritish interiors brand OKA has relocated its headquarters to Milton Park, marking a return to the innovation campus where its growth journey began in 2009. The company stayed at Milton Park until 2021, and now four years later, the new 152 Brook Drive headquarters has brought together OKA’s support functions under one roof. The new single-storey, open-plan space has created a more collaborative and agile way of working for the team. The company has since grown into a national brand, with 13 retail locations and a thriving digital and high street presence. Full details can be found via Milton Park's website.
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Abingdon & Witney College Net Zero Skills Hub - Construction Trade Event Join the Net Zero Skills Hub team for an exciting afternoon at the Construction Trade Event. Thursday 7 August | 4pm - 7pm
Abingdon & Witney College, OX14 1GGWhether you're a seasoned tradesperson or looking to break into the industry, this event is your chance to explore the latest in construction training, speak with industry experts from a range of manufacturers and discover upskilling opportunities. Register for your free place via Eventbrite.
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