Vibrant Shropshire: A Cultural Compact has secured funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to run a grants programme. This is to support organisations across Shropshire to deliver cultural projects that help address some of the county's cultural priorities.
A total fund of £100,000 has been secured. £50,000 was distributed in the first round of funding and £50,000 will be distributed in the second round of funding.
Applicants can apply for a grant of between £1,000 to £5,000 to deliver cultural projects that meet the criteria and priorities of the funding.
Applications open on 25th March 2024 and must be submitted by 22nd April 2024 at 12 noon.
We will be running an online ‘Meet the Funder’ workshop on Wednesday 3 April at 4pm, when you can hear more about the funding. Please contact culturalcompact@shropshire.gov.uk to book your place.
To read the funding guidelines and access the funding documents click 'find out more': Funding opportunities | Shropshire Council
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Hosted from Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury on Tuesday 16 April 2024, the event promises to be a conference with a difference, as it brings together influential speakers from an array of backgrounds to impart their knowledge and experience of leadership.
The full day event includes a mix of thought-provoking talks and insightful masterclasses.
With plenty of opportunity to network, three high-profile keynote speakers will take to the stage to share their inspirational stories to help you hone your leadership skills.
Tickets are selling fast, so book yours now to avoid disappoint. Further information is available at www.shropshireleadership.co.uk
Email shropshirehr@shropshire.gov.uk to book your tickets.
The event is sponsored by Agility in Mind.
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Agriculture has the worst rate of deaths and injuries per 100,000 workers of all sectors in Great Britain.
At a time of significant pressure on British farmers, and during a particularly busy period for many working in agriculture, our Work Right Agriculture: Your farm. Your future campaign offers advice, videos and downloads to help protect those working in this sector.
Being injured by an animal is the most common cause of death in the most recent farming statistics published by HSE. While calving is underway for many livestock farmers, we are highlighting key safety advice to prevent injuries in our working safely with livestock checklist.
Read the press release for further information.
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Shropshire is buzzing with the spirit of sustainability thanks to People Planet Pint (PPP) meetups. With gatherings in Shrewsbury recently celebrating their first year and Bridgnorth kicking off its inaugural meeting in January 2024, PPP is where local environmental enthusiasm meets the local community. Grab a free pint and have an informal chat—it’s that simple.
At PPP, you won't find the usual pitches, PowerPoints, or panels. Instead, it's about bringing together diverse individuals to discuss life and sustainability over a beverage. It's the perfect spot for anyone looking to start or continue their journey towards a more sustainable future.
The next Bridgnorth event is fast approaching, and local hosts Craig Thomas and Anna Rose Bowler are eager to welcome even more new people after over thirty people attended the first meeting at the start of the year. PPP events are informal yet immensely informative. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or new to the scene, these meetups are designed to foster connections and inspire action. Host Craig commented:
“It was great to meet so many people back in January. There was a real buzz in the room as people got together to chat. Creating a sustainable future is about making local changes together, one small step at a time. Lots of new connections were made, with many attendees enthusiastic about the informal style of the meeting.”
The next event is scheduled for Wednesday, 24 April, at The Black Boy Inn, Bridgnorth. Secure your spot through Eventbrite and join a growing community eager to make a difference.
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Following last year's successful digital conference, the nationally acclaimed Made Smarter programme is coming to the Black Country to host an event packed with industry experts, manufacturers, OEMs, buyers, technology specialists and exhibitors.
The renowned Supply Chain Digital Transformation event is arriving in Wolverhampton to showcase how the exploding world of digital technology is changing AME supply chains with headline speaker Brian Holliday, Managing Director of Siemens (pictured left).
Join industry experts at this West Midlands Special in April to hear how the adoption of new cutting-edge digital technology is transforming the region’s supply chains in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Local SMEs and the supply chain are invited to discover the latest tools, robotics and automated developments being used in advanced manufacturing in to help improve supply chain efficiency, speed up processes, provide better insights, and cut down manual errors.
Find out what your business needs to do to supply OEMS and buyers and connect to technology providers and hear how the Made Smarter programme can help you build a digital roadmap and access funding to adopt new technology and capitalise on the benefits of digital transformation.
Find out more and register
The deadline to pitch to the Crowdfund Shropshire funds for up to £30,000 towards your crowdfunding campaign is 17th April. You must have pitched to the funds, been verified and launched your crowdfunding campaign by this date.
Verification can take a few days to complete so we recommend that you submit your project for verification as soon as possible. For issues concerning permissions and governance needed for your project, please let us know so we can support you.
Find out more about Crowdfund Shropshire here
To help get your project up and running, we've pulled together the following resources:
Video - How do I create a project?
Video - How do I cost up my project?
Video - How do I pitch to a fund?
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