The second round of applications for the Creative Wales Music Revenue Fund are now open. Music businesses across Bridgend County Borough will be able to apply for grants between £20,000 and £40,000 to spend on projects that can benefit from support due to financial constraints. Particular focus will be on: Campaigns for new releases The […]
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Funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Business Development Grant scheme supports businesses in Bridgend County Borough to diversify, decarbonise and grow. We are making a final call to businesses to make an application under the scheme, as it is due to close in the next few months (or sooner if the […]
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PopUp Wales have been celebrating the success of The PopUp Space on Adare Street in Bridgend town centre, which recently opened its doors. The initiative, launched by Urban Foundry, have been running alongside The Social Enterprise Programme organised by Cwmpas. The space was secured as a meanwhile space to support local businesses through free shop […]
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Businesses across Bridgend County Borough are being invited to attend a Business Support Fair organised by the council’s Enterprise team. The free event will be taking place on Thursday 23 May between 4pm and 6pm at the Indoor Bowls Hall, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4AH. This free drop-in session is aimed at new start-ups and […]
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A new investment programme aimed at expanding businesses in the Northern valleys has been launched by the Cardiff Capital Region. The £50m initiative will help to support businesses and projects across Bridgend County Borough that will have the ability to increase prosperity within the region, with a particular focus on high-growth potential businesses that can […]
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Businesses can now register their interest for Quickstart Bridgend, a new scheme to help promote short term paid work placements. The scheme will help residents across Bridgend County Borough gain short term, paid work placements with businesses. The delivery period will be running from May 2024 to January 2025 and interested businesses should register their […]
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Businesses across Bridgend County Borough can now access a Payroll Deduction scheme for their employees, as part of Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union. A Payroll Deduction Scheme allows employees to save money regularly, directly from their pay and before it reaches their bank account. It is a convenient, easy way to save money and can help […]
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The Business Forum is seeking to appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair after the current Chair Ian Jessopp stepped down. With the support of Bridgend County Borough Council’s Enterprise Team, the Business Forum has grown rapidly since its launch in 2008 and now boasts a 696 strong membership, incorporating companies of all sizes and across […]
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The Great Western Railway Customer and Community Improvement fund is now open for applications. The fund is designed to support small and medium rail related projects that can be completed over the course of the 2024/2025 financial year. Great Western Railway are looking for projects that: benefit customers increase rail travel encourage carbon reduction connect […]
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Three hair salons based in Bridgend County Borough have won top prizes at the Best of Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Tŷ Newydd Hotel in Hirwuain and saw Beth Daniel Hair Designs, Dean Morgan’s Salon and Unique Hair Salon all win top awards. Beth Daniel Hair Designs won […]
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