Name: Red Funnel Business Start Up Course
Start: 2025-11-20T09-09-30-00
End: 2025-11-20T16-16-00-00
Location: Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

december, 2025

Festive Networking Breakfast at The Royal Hotel

05dec7:30 am9:30 amFestive Networking Breakfast at The Royal Hotel

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Friday 5 December 2025 The Royal Hotel, Ventnor 7.30 - 9.30am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Join us for a festive networking opportunity at The Royal Hotel, with a hot breakfast and

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Friday 5 December 2025
The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
7.30 – 9.30am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person

Join us for a festive networking opportunity at The Royal Hotel, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

After breakfast, Dale Howarth will be talking to us about how to get the most out of your award applications!

Book here

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(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am

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Island Business September / October 2025

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Networking Brunch at Isle of Wight College Isle of Wight College Newport

19nov9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at Isle of Wight College

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Wednesday 19 November 2025 IW College Restaurant, Newport 9.00am - 11.00am £20 per person An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Isle of Wight College. If you’re new to networking, our Brunch is

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Wednesday 19 November 2025
IW College Restaurant, Newport
9.00am – 11.00am
£20 per person

An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Isle of Wight College. If you’re new to networking, our Brunch is the perfect way to get connected with like-minded business people. Attendees will all get the chance to give their minute-pitch to the room at this event.

Our brunch will be prepared by the talented professional cookery students at the Isle of Wight College.

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Time

(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Isle of Wight College

Newport

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Red Funnel Business Start Up Course Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ

20nov9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

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We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools

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We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Time

(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ

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Fire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

24nov9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 24 November 2025 Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ 9.00am – 12.30pm IW Chamber members - £68 +vat per person This Fire Marshal Course,

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Monday 24 November 2025
Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £68 +vat per person

This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of Fire Marshal or Fire Warden. The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual. By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.

£68 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

25nov9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Tuesday 25 November 2025 Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £78 +vat per person This one-day course is designed

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Tuesday 25 November 2025
Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

£78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Coffee & Mince Pie

26nov3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee & Mince Pie

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Wednesday 26 November 2025 Caffe Isola, Newport 3.30 - 5.00pm IW Chamber members - FREE Non-Members - £10 Our regular Coffee & Cake networking session at Caffe Isola goes festive! Join us for afternoon networking

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Wednesday 26 November 2025
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30 – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10

Our regular Coffee & Cake networking session at Caffe Isola goes festive! Join us for afternoon networking with a mince pie. It’s a superb way to meet other members informally, in the great setting of Chamber patrons Caffe Isola. If you’re new to networking, it’s a brilliant way to get started and promote your business.

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Time

(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

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Island Business Drop-In

27nov10:00 am12:00 pmIsland Business Drop-In

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Thursday 27 November 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm FREE to attend We want to meet you! On the final Thursday of every month, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is opening

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Thursday 27 November 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
FREE to attend

We want to meet you!

On the final Thursday of every month, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is opening its doors to Island businesses. These are casual drop-in sessions where you can come and network with us and learn more about the Chamber and what we do. Whether you are an IW Chamber member or not, this is the perfect way to start your networking journey.

Booking is not required – just drop in!

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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december

Mental Health First Aid (Ofqual regulated) – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

01dec9:00 am5:00 pmMental Health First Aid (Ofqual regulated) – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 1 December 2025 Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ 9.00am – 5.00pm IW Chamber members - £99 +vat per person With an increase in poor

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Monday 1 December 2025
Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
9.00am – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – £99 +vat per person

With an increase in poor mental health it is important that individuals understand their own mental health and how common mental health concerns can be identified in themselves and others, with strategies to reduce the risk. The QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work is the ideal introduction to understanding mental health in the workplace. The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support.

£99 +VAT per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

(Monday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Maximise Your Membership

04dec10:00 am12:00 pmMaximise Your Membership

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Thursday 4 December 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Want to unlock the full value of your Chamber membership? We’re here to help. Based on feedback from our

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Thursday 4 December 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE

Want to unlock the full value of your Chamber membership? We’re here to help.

Based on feedback from our members, we’re introducing monthly “Maximise Your Membership” sessions – an opportunity to meet the Chamber team, ask questions, and discover how to get the most out of your membership.

Time slots: 10.00 – 10.30am | 10.30 – 11.00am | 11.00 – 11.30am | 11.30am – 12.00pm

Format: Each half-hour session can host up to 4 businesses, ensuring discussions stay focused and relevant.

Whether you’re new to the Chamber or simply want to refresh your understanding of what’s available, this is the perfect chance to explore benefits such as networking, advice services, savings, and promotional opportunities.

To book your slot, email Rich or Carl

Richard.Winter@IWChamber.co.uk

Carl.Joyce@IWChamber.co.uk

Time

(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Festive Networking Breakfast at The Royal Hotel

05dec7:30 am9:30 amFestive Networking Breakfast at The Royal Hotel

Event Details

Friday 5 December 2025 The Royal Hotel, Ventnor 7.30 - 9.30am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Join us for a festive networking opportunity at The Royal Hotel, with a hot breakfast and

Event Details

Friday 5 December 2025
The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
7.30 – 9.30am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person

Join us for a festive networking opportunity at The Royal Hotel, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

After breakfast, Dale Howarth will be talking to us about how to get the most out of your award applications!

Book here

Time

(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am

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Paediatric First Aid (2 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

09dec(dec 9)9:00 am10(dec 10)4:00 pmPaediatric First Aid (2 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 9 December - 10 December 2025 Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £92 +vat per person

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Monday 9 December – 10 December 2025
Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £92 +vat per person

The Paediatric First Aid Course is a comprehensive, two-day course designed for those that work with children in an early-years setting. This first aid course is the one required under the Early Years Framework, to meet the legal requirements of settings for first aid provision. Under this legislation you must have a paediatric first aider available whenever children are present and, on any trips, or outings. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective paediatric first aiders.

Instructions

£92 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

9 (Tuesday) 9:00 am - 10 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

15dec9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 15 December 2025 Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £78 +vat per person This one-day course is designed

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Monday 15 December 2025
Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

£78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course (3 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

15dec(dec 15)9:00 am17(dec 17)4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course (3 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training

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Monday 15 December - 17 December 2025 Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £180 +vat per person The First

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Monday 15 December – 17 December 2025
Unit S5 Branstone Business Park, Branstone Farm Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £180 +vat per person

The First Aid at Work Course is a comprehensive, three-day course designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to help in most first aid situations found in the workplace. The First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the first aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective first aiders.

£180 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

To book your place please email carl.joyce@iwchamber.co.uk

Time

15 (Monday) 9:00 am - 17 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm

Location

YMCA

Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU

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Island Business Drop-In

18dec10:00 am12:00 pmIsland Business Drop-In

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Thursday 18 December 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm FREE to attend We want to meet you! On the final Thursday of every month, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is

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Thursday 18 December 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
FREE to attend

We want to meet you!

Booking is not required – just drop in!

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(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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