Brave the Shave
We supported Luke in his Brave the Shave for MacMillan Cancer. The shave took place 6 September at our offices and Luke has raised Over £350 with money still coming in. Even the hair is being recycled to the Little Princess Trust who make wigs for child cancer patients. Luke's page is still open if anyone would like to donate. <href>https://bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/luke-carrick</href>#charity #fundraising #cancer #donations
ST LEGER FESTIVAL SET TO BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY
Doncaster Chamber welcomes the return today of the St Leger Festival, one of the most prestigious events in British horse racing.The festival is a vital and much needed boost for the local economy, generating around £15 million over the four day festival.Dan Fell, CEO of Doncaster Chamber, said: “The St Leger is incredibly important to Doncaster’s economy. Firstly, it is an iconic sporting event, which attracts thousands of visitors to the area each September.“The festival also generates a significant
POLAND: A MARKET YOU MIGHT JUST WANT TO DO BUSINESS IN
Over recent years, Poland has become one of the fastest growing economies among the countries based in Central Europe and promises further potential. As the UK's 14th largest trading partner Poland is also classed as the sixth largest economy in Europe, the biggest among the former Eastern bloc members, and is highly diverse with top exports of goods including machinery, electronic equipment, vehicles, furniture, and plastics. Poland has had around 30 years of continuous economic growth, and is regarded as
Doncaster Business Awards finalists announced
The finalists for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards have been revealed through an exciting social media campaign last Friday. The awards, hosted by Doncaster Chamber are the biggest of their kind in the region and celebrate the success of businesses across 13 different categories. Jade Dyer, Business Director at Doncaster Chamber, said: “With the challenges of the last 18 months, the need to recognise and celebrate our business community cannot be overemphasised. We received a pool of very high
PIB RISK MANAGEMENT ENHANCES ADVISORY SERVICE WITH HR CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT
PIB Risk Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhiannon Hammond-Jones as HR Consultant. Rhiannon has 20 years’ experience as an HR Practitioner in the health sector, higher education and most recently as a HR Consultant, adding further strength to the Risk Management team. Rhiannon will be helping clients manage risks to their businesses, and supporting to develop skills and confidence in all areas of HR. She will be playing a key role in growing the HR offering to clients whilst
Clean Power Hydrogen and NI Water working together to reduce emissions.
Clean Power Hydrogen, the Doncaster manufacturer of the unique Membrane-Free Electrolyser™, is delighted to announce that Northern Ireland Water has chosen their patented technology to aid its decarbonisation strategy. Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2), working in partnership with B9 Energy, has won an order for an MFE220 1MW Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ from main contractor LaganMEICA JV. LaganMEICA JV won the tender from NI Water using the CPH2 solution following a competitive tender process. Jon Duffy,
Yorkshire’s Fastest Growing Construction Company Launches New Website
Room One, an established national construction company based in Doncaster, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website by Fernbank Digital. With rapid growth during the pandemic, the website has been designed to align with its new identity and to showcase its diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £500k to £14+million. Anthony Meaburn, one of three Directors at Room One, said: “2021 is a big year for Room One as we continue to grow. We are working on a number of exciting projects
Chamber urges businesses to apply for Economic Recovery Grant
The new discretionary grant has been established to support the recovery of the local economy. Eligible businesses can access grants of up to £5,000. Business Director at Doncaster Chamber, Jade Dyer, has strongly urged local businesses to prepare for June’s intake of the Economic Recovery Grant. The grants, administered by Business Doncaster, specifically seek to encourage business survival, restart and job creation and safeguarding. Eligible businesses will be able to access grants up to £5,000 to help
Claim Your Property Stamp Duty Land Tax Refund Now
In this series I have explored the details of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) landscape and how one in four property purchasers overpay their dues. If you bought a property of any kind in the last four years, then you may have overpaid your SDLT and be entitled to a refund from HMRC. Often referred to as Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a self-assessed tax paid by buyers of property in the UK. The amount paid is based on the value of the property, as well as other, less well known factors.
South Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched
Commissioned by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the report has been produced using original survey data from the Chambers of Commerce in South Yorkshire, combined with content from a series of focus groups within key sectors. Key findings include: The economy is in a strong position for growth over the coming 12-18 months, however, a lack of skills to meet demand may act as a brake on that growth and put the region at a disadvantage compared to elsewhere in the country.Some sectors in the region
Club Doncaster Foundation's Lauren Cuttell named Doncaster Business Hero
Club Doncaster Foundation’s health and wellbeing officer Lauren Cuttell was voted the Doncaster Business Hero at Doncaster Chamber’s Awards ceremony. Since the COVID-19 emergency began, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce has heard of many inspiring efforts from businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals from all over the region who have made a significant contribution to the Doncaster community. The campaign was launched over the summer of 2020 to help celebrate the endeavours and outstanding
Doncaster Chamber supports Mental Health Awareness week 2021
Doncaster Chamber is aiming to raise awareness of mental health and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Throughout Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, which takes place between 10-16 May, the Chamber is holding a series of webinars and events looking at various aspects of mental health. The week-long calendar of events includes a mixture of free to attend workshops and paid professional training courses. The hour-long workshops, which include a men’s wellbeing at work
BCC welcomes ratification of uk-eu tca but says work remains to be done
Speaking after news that the Trade and Co-operation Agreeement has been ratified, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “While there may be relief that the ratification of the TCA has gone smoothly, the reality is that the changes within the agreement have been operational now for almost four months. “It is now vital that both the UK and EU work together to alleviate the significant disruption and difficulty which many firms continue to report, especially with further changes still
BCC and Barclay's LifeSkills report lays out blueprint for future-proofing the workplace
The joint report: Finds that new ways of working introduced during the pandemic offer opportunities for both employers and staffHighlights how supporting employees’ mental wellbeing and digital skills will become increasingly importantShows that equipping school-leavers with key people skills to deal with new working arrangements will be vital The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a
Chamber calls on Mayoral Candidates to Back Business
On 6 May, Doncaster goes to the polls to choose a Mayor with important responsibilities in relation to transport, skills and public health. The elected Doncaster Mayor is a very important role and has the responsibility and opportunity to set out and implement an ambitious and exciting strategic vision for the economy of the area, supporting people, firms and institutions. As the campaign for the election gains momentum, Doncaster Chamber are hosting a husting (via zoom) for candidates to set out their
BCC reacts to latest uk labour market figures ?
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for April 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains subdued. While there was a marginal fall in the unemployment rate, the squeeze on activity from ongoing restrictions helped drive a decline in payroll employment in March. “Unemployment remains on course to peak towards the end of 2021, once the furlough scheme expires and those who stopped job hunting during the pandemic look to
Doncaster Chamber comments on flexi-job apprenticeship scheme
The Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation today (20 April) that will enable sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities The new flexi-job apprenticeships scheme was announced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak at his budget in March and will involve a £7million fund to create and test them ahead of a formal launch in January 2022. The consultation seeks views on how new apprenticeship schemes could be run. Several
Opportunities Doncaster LIVE keynote speaker announced
On 19 May, Opportunities Doncaster LIVE will kick off with an introduction from inspirational speaker Rachael Mackenzie, Director at Workathlete, International Sports Champion and Mindfulness Coach who delivers inspirational and powerful talks on resilience, belief and determination. Students across Doncaster are getting an early look at career fields and industries that may interest them. The virtual Opportunities Doncaster LIVE careers fair is live between 17-21 May, with live activities, speakers and
Chamber CEO urges support for local retail on reopening
Pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops are among the businesses that were allowed to reopen yesterday, in a major step of easing lockdown measures. Doncaster Chamber Chief Executive Dan Fell said, “The reopening of businesses is a long-awaited relief for many business owners whose doors have been closed for months. They have heavily invested in and been busy making preparations to make sure their sites are Covid-safe. “Although a full return to the old normal still seems a long way off, the
Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
Balance of UK firms reporting increased export sales drops, despite already being at historically low levels. Hospitality firms, caterers, retailers and wholesalers all most likely to report decreased sales. Advance bookings and export orders show no signs of improvement, indicating that recovery is distant The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. The survey of more than
Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9 April, the government has announced.Everyone in England, including those without symptoms, will be able to take a free rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test twice a weekAlongside vaccine rollout, regular testing is at the heart of plans to reopen society and the economy, helping to suppress and control the spread of variantsUpdates will be made to the NHS COVID-19 app in England to coincide with the universal
Newly announced Re-start grants to be introduced from April 2021
Grants of up to £6,000 are available for eligible Doncaster businesses from April 2021 As part of the Chancellor's Budget announcement on 3 March 2021, the Government provided details of the Restart Grant scheme to help support non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in England. This one off grant will be made available to eligible businesses from April 2021 in order to help them reopen safely as lock down restrictions are eased. Grants of up to £6,000
Doncaster Chamber respond to lockdown easing and COVID-19 policy announcements
Doncaster Chamber has reacted to further easing of lockdown, testing and other measures announced by the Government to balance economic reopening whilst managing COVID-19 transmission. Business Director Jade Dyer, said, “Yesterday’s news on regular testing, vaccine certification, and border policy give conceptual insight into how the economy may be able to reopen and stay open safely. Many businesses will be breathing a sigh of relief to reopen on April 12, but the route back to a full reopening of the
Businesses fighting for survival but vaccine roll-out brings hope for a route out of crisis
The Doncaster Business Insight Survey (DBI), part of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey QES and the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth, found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the third lockdown severely limited activity. However, findings revealed that business confidence has been boosted in the first three months of 2021 amid the strong vaccine roll-out and the
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Exploring your potential stamp duty refund further
So far in this series I have explained the basics of what stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is and why it exists. Effective 1st April 2021 a second 2% surcharge has been added to purchases where the new owner lives outside the UK. This is in addition to the 3% surcharge levied on properties which are not the purchasers principle primary residence. The 37 reliefs were originally introduced to account for exceptions to aspects of properties where the calculation is unfair or clearly should not relate to all
Doncaster Chamber seeks businesses to come and inspire the next generation of talent
Raising the profile of employment opportunities in Doncaster: despite the recent challenges from the pandemic, Doncaster Chamber wants to showcase the depth and diversity of careers that are still available in Doncaster. Doncaster Chamber are holding a virtual careers fair for young people in Doncaster aged 14+ and are keen for local businesses to get involved. Like most large scale events scheduled to take place, since the onset of the pandemic, the flagship careers event has been forced to pivot and go
Celebrating Doncaster’s women in business on International Women’s Day
Doncaster Chamber’s Business Director calls on businesswomen across the region to celebrate their achievements and encourage other women to take on the challenge Doncaster Chamber Business Director Jade Dyer believes women in business have a lot to be proud of and encourages other women to share their experiences to encourage more women to take on the challenge. The business owner and senior leader said, “Doncaster’s business community is full of women who continue to be pioneers in championing the
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing
All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme.Workplace testing now available to all businesses, including those with fewer than 50 employeesBusiness encouraged to register interest by 31 March to access free workplace testingRegular testing will be a vital part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease restrictions As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, businesses of all sizes, including those with fewer
Doncaster Chamber responds to March 2021 Budget
Job retention and self-employment income support schemes extended but Sheffield City Region misses out on Freeport. In his Spring Budget today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced immediate support to help struggling businesses across the UK but delivered a blow for the region as the Sheffield City Region Freeport bid was unsuccessful. Successful bids were awarded to East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe, Humber, Liverpool City Region, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside. The Freeports are said to unlock
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Some finer detail on your potential stamp duty refund
Last time we looked at the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) situation from an overall perspective. Every property sold in the UK for more than £40,000 has to be reported to HMRC to assess any SDLT payable and whether payment is due or has been made. We looked at some examples of sales at different price levels and how SDLT is calculated during the current holiday and then how it will be calculated when things revert back to normal. The holiday exempts SDLT from any properties purchased for less than £500,000
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Bought a property recently? Would You Like a Stamp Duty Refund?
When you purchase a property in the UK there is stamp duty payable to HMRC. Rates are published on their website and, on the face of things, it seems a simple and easy calculation followed by the painful payment process.What you are probably unaware of is that there are a number of reliefs which can be claimed which will reduce the stamp duty burden. Known officially as stamp duty land tax (SDLT) this is a tax which was introduced by the government in December 2003. Current rates, valid until 31 March,
BCC survey finds investment and recruitment would be cut in the event of ‘no deal’
One of the biggest surveys of business intentions since the EU referendum has found that nearly two-thirds of firms still aren’t preparing for Brexit – and in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome many would cut investment and recruitment plans. With just six months to go before the UK leaves the EU, the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for UK ministers to redouble their efforts to reach an agreement with the EU – and ensure a transition period that could help firms prepare for change and prevent a slump