SWR launches £5.3m fund for community projects

South Western Railway (SWR) have announced a £5.3m fund for community projects across its rail network. The operator has launched a Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) for projects that will help improve local communities. SWR is seeking applications for...

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Electric Cargo Bike Fund Open

Electric Cargo Bike Fund Open

Organisations are being invited to bid for grants of up to £30,000 to support the introduction of electric cargo bikes on the Isle of Wight. Following the completion of a feasibility study by Island based People Powered CIC and a market engagement event aimed at...

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£35k IW Lottery loan helps Bump Express

£35k IW Lottery loan helps Bump Express

DRIVING SUCCESS: IW LOTTERY HELPS BUMP EXPRESS AND CNC COATINGS TO GROW WITH MAJOR LOAN Island businessman John Nightingale has been able to invest £35,000 in to his business, buying new state-of-the-art technology, thanks to the support of the Isle of Wight Lottery....

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Island Games team backed by Island businesses

Island Games team backed by Island businesses

This year’s NatWest International Island Games are taking place in Gibraltar and the Isle of Wight team is thanking Isle of Wight businesses for their support. The squad of 140 competitors are taking part in 12 different sports at the ‘small island Olympics’, against...

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Mountbatten engages with business community

Mountbatten engages with business community

The support of the Island’s business community is invaluable in sustaining the growing demand for end of life services for people across the Isle of Wight. Mountbatten is fortunate to have forged strong partnerships with many local companies over the years and,...

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Royal hospitality promotion with HTP

Royal hospitality promotion with HTP

HTP Apprenticeship College and The Royal Hotel are working together to promote careers in hospitality and tourism, as well as address the severe skills shortage in the industry. HTP and The Royal planned and delivered an opportunity for Isle of Wight school pupils to...

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IW Lottery Loan helps Brightbulb shine even brighter

IW Lottery Loan helps Brightbulb shine even brighter

Brightbulb Design has created three new jobs and expanded to new offices thanks to a £20,000 interest free loan from the Isle of Wight Lottery Wootton based Brightbulb Design is the latest Island business to benefit from the support of the Isle of Wight Lottery. The...

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Island Business March / April 2025

Island Business March / April 2025

Events

may

09mayalldayIW Chamber Business Awards 2025

12may9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

14may9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at The Birdham

21may3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee and Cake Networking

22may9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

june

06jun7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

16jun9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

25jun2:30 pm4:30 pmAfternoon Tea at Quarr Abbey

26jun9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

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