Wokingham Borough Connect
 Find a voluntary or community sector part
In our post-Covid business survey earlier this year we asked businesses to think about the voluntary and community sector in the Borough.
We're looking at how individuals and companies can get involved with these groups.
We could help match your business with a relevant voluntary or community sector partner in the area.
If you'd like to find a match for your businesses next community day or set up a longer lasting relationship, email economicdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk
 Helping local food businesses reduce waste
Did you know Too Good to Go is now running in Wokingham borough?
Join more than 22,233 UK stores selling their unsold food surplus items, instead of throwing them away or having them incinerated or sent to landfill.
Shops can put unsold food items into ‘magic bags’ and list them on the mobile/tablet app for about a third of the original retail price. Users of the app can search for magic bags offered by nearby businesses and purchase them through the app. They can then go and pick them up at a set time.
As part of our partnership with Too Good to Go, the administration fees for the first six months on the platform will be waived. This applies if businesses in the borough sign up before 31 December 2022.
You can find out more about our partnership with Too Good to Go on our news site.
 Get financial help on your digital and technology
Help to Grow: Digital is a UK-wide, government-backed scheme that aims to help you choose, buy and adopt digital technologies that will help you grow your business.
The scheme offers your business:
- Free, impartial advice and guidance about what digital technology is best suited to your business and how it can boost your business’s performance
- Businesses with 1 to 249 employees can now access discounts worth up to £5,000 on approved software, for example eCommerce software, helping businesses to sell online and reach new markets
To check your eligibility, review the information available from the help to grow digital website.
 Networking event to help find jobs for young people
An online networking brunch is taking place on Wednesday 24 August, from 11am to 12 noon.
It is organised by The Berkshire Education Employer Partnership. Businesses are welcome to attend if they have participated in the project in the past year, or are interested in getting involved in the future.
The partnership's programme aims to match young people and businesses in the area, helping with job opportunities and increasing employability.
The programme aims to support 8,500 young people and 500 employers. It is managed by Adviza.
Email beep@adviza.org.uk by 19 August if you plan to attend and the team will respond with the meeting link and details.
Register now as itsLocal Wokingham grows
itslocal is the official internet business directory for Wokingham borough containing information on local organisations.
itslocal is available from any internet device - mobile, tablet, desktop or smart TV. There’s nothing to download, install or configure.
itslocal is free for customers to use and for companies to advertise.
If you are a business in the borough, this service is free to use. Register your business below.
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