Red Funnel’s ‘Red Goes Green’ environment strategy update
Jun 4, 2019
Red Funnel launched its new three-year environment strategy ‘Red Goes Green’ in September 2018, when it announced a raft of new initiatives to help improve and conserve the environment. Nine months on, it has already implemented many of the changes set out in its...
IW Lottery Loan helps Brightbulb shine even brighter
May 15, 2019
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...
IW Lottery helps Three Little Buds
May 13, 2019
Katie Ennis is setting up her first ever business with the help of the Isle of Wight Lottery. She’s borrowed £2,500 as an interest free loan, to help her open a shop in Ryde’s Victoria Arcade. “My shop is called Three Little Buds, named after my three young children,...
Red Funnel’s freight ferry spotlights UK shipbuilding
Apr 26, 2019
Red Kestrel, the newest addition to Red Funnel’s fleet, has been officially named at a traditional ceremony attended by 200 invited guests including the Minister of State for Employment at Department of Work and Pensions. Alok Sharma MP’s speech highlighted the...
Rapanui and Teemill profile
Apr 22, 2019
Ten years ago brothers Martin and Rob Drake-Knight went into business. It was an inauspicious start; they were based in a shed, in their parent’s garden. A decade later Kate Moss is wearing their t-shirts and new expansion plans will see them employ 175 people at...
Sustainable future demonstrated at Smart Island Live
Apr 18, 2019
Organisers have confirmed that planning will start shortly for Smart Island Live 2020, after more than 150 businesses and 200 attendees took part in the inaugural event held at CECAMM in East Cowes. The networking event promoted ideas and opportunities around...
BPCA invite Hillbans Pest Control to PestEx at Excel, London
Apr 18, 2019
Hillbans Pest Control attended this year’s PestEX at Excel in London as guests of Kevin Higgins Membership Manager of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). The exhibition and conference is the UK’s trade exhibition for the pest control industry and the largest...
Fresh international success for Made By Hippo
Apr 15, 2019
Newport-based web technology company Made By Hippo is celebrating an extremely successful eight years working with an American tech startup company to build and manage their hardware and software architecture. When Made by Hippo started working with US firm Fresh...
Double celebration for Larry and Barry
Apr 13, 2019
Good Skills Training Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been delivering First Aid and Health and Safety Training and Consultancy for over two years. Larry Martin and Barry Grant work with all industry sectors, from scaffolders and window fitters through to...
Sustainable Tourism – is your business meeting the demand?
Apr 8, 2019
Last year The Seaview Hotel launched an electric bike sightseeing package for their guests. The offer was part of an initiative to promote non-car tourism to the Isle of Wight. The results were electrifying! By Tracy Mikich Tourism is incredibly important to the Isle...
Events
september
Event Details
Monday 15 September - 16 September 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £92 +vat per person The Paediatric First Aid Course is a comprehensive, two-day course designed for
Event Details
Monday 15 September – 16 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
15 (Monday) 9:00 am - 16 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
17sep3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee and Cake Networking
Event Details
Wednesday 17 September 2025 Caffe Isola, Newport 3.30pm - 5.00pm IW Chamber members - FREE Non-Members - £10 Join us for free, informal networking and a superb way to meet other members. A mid-week, late
Event Details
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10
Join us for free, informal networking and a superb way to meet other members. A mid-week, late afternoon opportunity to catch up with other members over hot drinks and something sweet.
Book here
Time
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Caffe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
22sep9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 22 September 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 22 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
Event Details
Monday 22 September - 24 September 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 22 September – 24 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
22 (Monday) 9:00 am - 24 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
25sep9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
29sep9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 29 September 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 29 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
30sep9:00 am5:00 pmMental Health First Aid (Ofqual regulated) – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 30 September 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 30 September 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
october
02oct10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Event Details
Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber Thursday 2 October 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Non-members – FREE The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet
Event Details
Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Thursday 2 October 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.
Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.
Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.
Booking not required – just drop in!
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
03oct7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at The Fishbourne
Event Details
Friday 3 October 2025 The Fishbourne, Fishbourne 7.30am – 9.00am IW Chamber Members – £18 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Fishbourne, with a hot breakfast and a great
Event Details
Friday 3 October 2025
The Fishbourne, Fishbourne
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Fishbourne, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members. We will be sitting outside for this event if the weather is fine.
Book here
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
The Fishbourne
111 Fishbourne Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4EU
06oct(oct 6)9:00 am07(oct 7)4:00 pmPaediatric First Aid (2 Days) – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 6 October - 7 October 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £92 +vat per person The Paediatric First Aid Course is a comprehensive, two-day course designed for
Event Details
Monday 6 October – 7 October 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
6 (Monday) 9:00 am - 7 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
09oct9:00 am5:00 pmIOSH Managing Safely Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 9am – 5pm, Thu, 9 Oct 2025 9am – 5pm, Thu, 16 Oct 2025 9am – 5pm YMCA, Shanklin 22 contact hours
Event Details
Thu, 2 Oct 2025 9am – 5pm, Thu, 9 Oct 2025 9am – 5pm, Thu, 16 Oct 2025 9am – 5pm
YMCA, Shanklin
22 contact hours over 3 days, 9am– 5pm
IW Chamber members – £495 +vat per person
This course is unlike any other. You’ll find a practical programme full of step-by-step guidance, and with a sharp business focus. But you’ll also find that the highly innovative format and content engage and inspire delegates – critical to getting essential safety and health messages across.
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
13oct9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 13 October 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 13 October 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
Event Details
Monday 13 October - 15 October 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 13 October – 15 October 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
13 (Monday) 9:00 am - 15 (Wednesday) 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
14oct12:00 pm2:00 pmCross Solent Networking with Hampshire Chamber
Event Details
Tuesday 14 October 2025 Solent Views, Hovertravel, Ryde 11.45am - 1.45pm IW Chamber Members - £17+VAT per person We are delighted to invite you to join us at Hovertravel, for the unmissable cross-Solent networking
Event Details
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Solent Views, Hovertravel, Ryde
11.45am – 1.45pm
IW Chamber Members – £17+VAT per person
We are delighted to invite you to join us at Hovertravel, for the unmissable cross-Solent networking session: Networking with the Neighbours.
Hosted in collaboration with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, this is a great opportunity of new contacts in a short time, expand your business, and most importantly, have a blast while doing so!
This is a new event for IW Chamber, but has been a success for Hampshire Chamber when they have worked with other neighbouring Chambers. We aim to bring together companies from all sectors and sizes to enable them to explore new business opportunities and provide many new contacts. This event will offer you the opportunity to network with likeminded businesspeople across the two counties over networking and the unmissable opportunity to tour the ins and outs of a hovercraft, provided by the Captain!
Come along and give it a try; bring plenty of business cards for sharing and make sure to arrive nice and early… You won’t be disappointed!
To book, email Carl.Joyce@IWChamber.co.uk
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Solent Views, Hovertravel
Solent Views, Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB
16oct10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Event Details
Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber Thursday 16 October 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Non-members – FREE The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to
Event Details
Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Thursday 16 October 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.
Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.
Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.
Booking not required – just drop in!
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
23oct9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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
30oct10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Event Details
Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber Thursday 30 October 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Non-members – FREE The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet
Event Details
Chamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Thursday 30 October 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.
Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.
Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.
Booking not required – just drop in!
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ