Fair Employment Monitoring Workshops
Cost: Free These sessions will advise employers on how to comply with their legislative duty to collate and retain monitoring information for inclusion in the annual monitoring return. Session overview: Discuss completion of the annual monitoring return Address employer queries Workshops are limited to 16 places, book now to avoid disappointment. DATES 3 July 2024, 09:30 – 11:45 […]
Callout For Future Leaders on Arts Boards 2024
Arts & Business NI has opened applications to their Leaders on Arts Boards programme This pioneering professional development and board placement initiative is open to individuals of all ages, abilities and backgrounds who are interested in developing their leadership skills and taking up a new position on the board of a local arts organisation. Successful […]
Agri-Food Investment Initiative
Northern Ireland agri-food businesses can access financial assistance for capital investments to grow and increase their competitiveness. The Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) aims to enhance the economic performance and competitiveness of Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector through financial assistance for transformative capital investment in several key areas. These areas include: machinery and equipment buying or developing […]
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024/2025 Open for Applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) is now open for applications. Capital grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available to rural community and voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises for projects tackling local issues of poverty and / or social isolation, […]
Investment Readiness Programme
Accelerate your investment readiness The Investment Readiness Programme, part of the Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability Accelerator, is designed for businesses developing cleantech solutions for the UK manufacturing sector. The programme aims to increase their investment readiness and accelerate business growth by offering tailored support to help participants: navigate the investment landscape secure research and funding opportunities […]
Invest in Women Hub
The new Invest in Women Hub has launched, providing a vital resource for female entrepreneurs in the UK Designed as a one-stop-shop, the hub offers resources and information to help women access the finance they need to start, grow, and scale their businesses. It also includes features such as a ‘Find a Finance Provider’ tool, […]
HMRC Social Media Scam Alert
Be wary of a new scam on social media involving some accounts impersonating HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC has identified a new scam on X, formerly Twitter, involving some accounts impersonating HMRC or their customer service advisers. HMRC will never ask for personal or bank information via social media. Do not give out any […]
Latest HMRC Tax Webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them. Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last […]
Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards
Artists can apply for grants of up to £10,000 The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Future Screens NI have opened for applications their Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards. These awards are designed to: upskill artists in the use of new, emerging and immersive technology lead to the creation of excellent digital art encourage cross-sector […]
Minorities Recognition Awards NI 2024
Nominations are now open for the Minorities Recognition Awards NI 2024 The Minority Recognition Awards NI aim to celebrate outstanding achievements within the minority business community. In Northern Ireland, many minority businesses contribute to economic growth and play a significant role in overall prosperity. Numerous entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds have overcome integration challenges. It is […]