Introducing Adrian from Trusted Tech
After serving in the army for 10 years, Adrian moved into the IT industry and has had various roles over the years including DV Cleared Security roles and working on Defence projects in London and in the South West. Now, with over 21 years experience in the industry, Adrian has set up his own business here in Cornwall helping you comply with GDPR by providing you with secure data destruction to stop data breaches across Cornwall. Trusted Tech are local to you in Cornwall and can take away old IT equipment
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Macmillan Golf Fundraiser
⛳ Macmillan Golf Fundraiser ⛳We are really excited to announce that a team from Jack Gear Mortgage Advice will be taking on the Macmillan Longest Day of Golf Challenge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support! The longest day of the year has come and gone, but we couldn't pass up this opportunity, and we'd absolutely love if you could donate anything that you can to help us reach our fundraising goal of £1000 for this amazing charity!!! &##128165;When: Monday 1st August Where: Bude & North Cornwall
Global Reach Q3 currency forecasts
Global Reach Q3 currency forecasts now available! Our currency forecasts are designed to give an overview of what some major banking institutions have projected for your currency pair. We’ve hand-picked reputable names to offer a variety of perspectives to help you make more informed currency decisions. If you are interested please let me know
Cecilia Mary Robson, lead designer at TeX Innovation, creates The Neptune Dress - made with waste from Cornish businesses
The Neptune Dress A unique two-piece dress that has been designed and made by Cecilia Mary Robson, Lead Designer at TeX Innovation, Portreath. TeX Innovation is textile recycling business that is currently repurposing textile waste from some of the 300 textiles businesses trading in Cornwall. The dress is inspired by coral which is naturally circular utilising general waste found in the sea to build something truly beautiful and unique. Coral reefs when in danger from heating of the oceans, blooms its
?Local business co-creating the “best computing degree in the UK”
Software company, Headforwards has collaborated with Cornwall College to create what it hopes will be the best, most relevant tech degree course in the UK. Earlier this year, Headforwards developed the coursework element of the college’s Computing, Networking and Software Development Foundation Degree course, and gave students a genuine business project to work on. Success of the module means that over the next year, the company will change more of the course content and start to involve other
Boconnoc to use Kitchen Garden for Chamber Connected Lunch in September
At Boconnoc, we are lucky enough to have a bountiful Kitchen Garden - thanks to our remarkable gardener Stuart Robertson whose green fingers keep us topped up with a wide variety of delicious produce that we use to feed our guests. Whether that be for a wedding, a dinner, or private event, we will always find ways to incorporate our homegrown seasonal produce into our menus. During the pandemic the demand for homegrown produce increased tenfold, and we were delighted to be able to offer a produce box
Businesses to Prevent Plastic Pollution in the River Tamar
TAMAR-based businesses can help to protect the River Tamar by accessing free plastic waste audits from environmental charity, Westcountry Rivers Trust. As part of the charity’s EU-funded Preventing Plastic Pollution (PPP) project, small and medium sized companies in Cornwall and Devon can access advice to help them cut down on single-use plastics (SUP) in the workplace and implement sustainable alternatives. PPP officer Perry Burns said: “We have helped food production firms replace plastic food
First ever Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Digital Skills Report reveals top nine most in demand tech j
First ever Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Digital Skills Report reveals top nine most in demand tech jobs available in the region Cornish tech firms offer higher than average UK salaries for web developer and software tester roles Cornwall, UK - 23 June 2022 - Cornwall is the fastest growing tech sector in the South West with a forecasted 17.9 percent growth by 2026. Hidden behind the picturesque landscapes is over 1,460 digital organisations driving the success of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly’s
Mylor is top VisitEngland Holiday Spot - News Release: 24/06/2022
A historic Cornish port is proudly home to some of the best holiday experiences in the country as it celebrates Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School and its charitable arm Mylor Sailability scooping double gold in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.Mylor Yacht Harbour and its picturesque cluster of waterfront associates have hung out the bunting for the School’s owner Tracey Boyne and her team who consistently punch above their weight and this year beat the mighty Alton Towers to take the golden gong for
FOLK2FOLK APPOINTS INDUSTRY “HEAVY HITTER” AS COO TO GROW BUSINESS NATIONALLY
FOLK2FOLK APPOINTS INDUSTRY “HEAVY HITTER” AS COO TO GROW BUSINESS NATIONALLY Cornwall based FOLK2FOLK, the specialist lender to SMEs in the rural and regionals parts of the UK, has appointed experienced finance executive Gary Leitch as its new chief operating officer (COO). Leitch is a highly experienced and respected financial services leader with a reputation for delivery, particularly for businesses looking to make a step change. He brings to FOLK2FOLK 34 years of experience in the retail, SME and
Ignition helps China Fleet Country Club invest in Solar Energy
One of the South West’s leading country clubs, China Fleet in Saltash, has invested in a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system worth over £100,000, supplied by ZLC Energy in Liskeard, and financed through Truro-based asset finance provider, Ignition. The China Fleet Country Club was established more than 30 years ago to provide rest and recreation facilities for Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel and their families, and has since evolved into a contemporary family-friendly facility that is also open to
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£60k and rising raised at Rainbow Run
Over 1000 people took part in Cornwall’s brightest fun run on Saturday as RAF St Mawgan hosted the return of Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Rainbow Run, sponsored by Ann’s Cottage. The event, which has only been able to be held virtually for the past two years, returned with full force on Saturday and saw over £60,000 raised and sponsorship money is still coming in. The money raised will help provide care to seriously ill local children supported by CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in St
Dive Project Cornwall Are Crowd Funding!!
DIVE PROJECT CORNWALL IS CROWDFUNDING Whether it’s £5 or £50, your gift to Dive Project Cornwall Crowdfund campaign will make a valuable difference to the lives of everyone on this planet. Your gift will help 400 lucky teenagers on their journey to become Ocean Influencers and give them the EDUCATION to protect our oceans. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of these kids and we’re proud to be part of the programme. Join us with a special gift and know that you’re helping to save our
How to stay cool at work?
Workplaces in the Summer can get hot and it’s tricky to remain productive when feeling exhausted from the heat. Whether you’re working inside in a café, hotel, restaurant or perhaps outside on a roof top terrace bar, wearing the right workwear when it’s hot can certainly help keep you cool! Top tip – look for fabrics that are lightweight or wick away moisture to avoid your clothing sticking to you and feeling sweaty! Wearing a cotton fabric allows for increased airflow to vent through the garment
Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards Nominations Open For 2022
After a dazzling post-pandemic return in 2021, Truro and Penwith College has opened nominations for the highly anticipated 2022 Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards. 2022 will be the seventh annual Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards, in partnership with DL Accounts Ltd, supported by Pirate FM and Media Partners Cornwall Live.Nominations are now open for all sixteen categories(see below), with the College again on the hunt for the very best Apprentices and Apprenticeship programmes across Cornwall. Nominations are
GOING CORNISH: STUDENT STARTUP’S MISSION TO MAKE FIRST BEACH ROBE ‘MADE AND MANUFACTURED IN CORNWALL’
Student entrepreneur Ben Penrose has already launched one successful clothing business – and now his new spin off company Zen Beach is now relocating its production and manufacturing to Cornwall. Following the successful launch of Vintage Religion – an online sustainable clothing re-sale company, a Falmouth University student entrepreneur has launched another venture which is set to switch its entire production and manufacturing process to Cornwall after previously importing all their product base
Legal & General invests an additional £8 million in the Kensa Group
Legal & General boosts investment in the Kensa Group to scale up ground source heat pump deployment The Kensa Group, UK manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, today announced Legal & General Capital (LGC) has made a further £8 million investment into the company, bringing LGC’s total investment to £15.7 million over two years. The capital will support the Kensa Group as it continues to scale up rapidly to accelerate the deployment of ground source heat pump technology and networks to
CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT ST MORITZ
Eat, drink and be merry with your friends and family, colleagues or clients and add a slice of coastal luxury to your Christmas party. A welcome glass of fizz, 3-course dinner rounded off with a DJ and dancing for £55pp. Party only £55 per person Party & Stay from £135 for single occupancy and £215 for double occupancy.Party nights are available Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December.Other dates are available for parties of over 50 people.For more information please call 01208 862242 or
Salt and Steel combined in Falmouth Harbour’s first Commercial Operations lead - News Release: 16/06/2022
A perfect combination of highest-level corporate expertise and profound knowledge of the sea has seen Holly Manvell appointed as Falmouth Harbour’s first Head of Commercial Operations.Holly, a qualified company secretary with a background in legal and business from small start-ups to listed companies, is also an experienced yachtswoman who founded the global not-for-profit organisations Clean Sailors and Cleaner Marinas in the last two years.In her new role Holly’s strategic focus will be on longer term
Awards Season Celebrations for Budock Vean - News Release: 14/06/2022
The Budock Vean Hotel’s “family” of staff are heading for the finals of a hattrick of awards this summer with the Good Spa Guide’s “Best Guest Experience” and “Best Spa for Innovation” and the Cornwall Business Awards’ “Best Customer Experience”.While a “gold top” standard of customer service is a given at the 65-acre Helford riverside estate, the nominations recognise the strength and commitment by owner Martin Barlow and his 85-strong team to go “over and above” for their guests. “Family is at the heart
Financing a Just Transition
For the transition to net-zero to be successful it must be just. This means it must consider the social impact of change and help businesses adapt early rather than face widespread closures and job losses when they can’t meet new regulation; it must help SMEs invest into innovative solutions that create jobs and generate reinvestment into their communities. All SMEs need to decarbonise by 2050 – earlier if they can, or they could be left behind by competitors, and access to finance will unlock their
CMN Training & Skills June 2022!
CMN's great range of courses for 2022 are now available to book! Our unique range of Training & Skills solutions support businesses, people and communities. Please enquire about available funding opportunities. To find out more please contact our team by email ontraining@cornwallmarine.net Introduction to Leadership and Management 15th June 2022 | 9.30am - 4.30pm Online - via Zoom Leadership and management - Cornwall Marine Network This course introduces
Newquay Orchard Receives The Queens Award for Voluntary Service
Newquay Orchard, Newquay’s urban greenspace built by the community, for the community, has just been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Newquay Orchard is a 7-acre community space with volunteering and education programmes at its core. With the first tree planted in 2015 and having worked with over 800 volunteers, the organisation has become a well-known and well-loved space in Newquay,
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National Minimum Wage help for Cornwall’s 8,000 small and medium sized businesses
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is contacting small and medium sized businesses in Cornwall, offering them extra support to help ensure they pay workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW). During May 2022 HMRC is sending letters to the region’s 8,000 employers, highlighting common NMW mistakes and signposting to further support. HMRC will also be offering selected Cornwall employers a free NMW Health Check by telephone with one of their experts. An HMRC spokesperson, said: “We know that the last
Win a tall ship sailing experience with cocktails, dinner and fireworks!
Win a tall ship sailing experience with cocktails, dinner and fireworks. Falmouth Week festival - Friday 12th August 2022 Closing date - Thursday 30th June 2022 Text 'Fireworks' to 70215 To find out more, visit seasanctuary.org.uk/competition
Yachting and Science unite as Falmouth pioneers first United Kingdom partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society - News Release: 06/06/2022
Falmouth has become the first Harbour in the UK to partner with The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers) in a unique collaboration between yacht-owners, scientists and environmental researchers to focus on the health of the world’s oceans and climate. Falmouth Harbour will be promoting SeaKeepers’ DISCOVERY Yacht Programme and helping owners to volunteer themselves and their vessels in crucial support for Scientist-led Expeditions, Citizen Science and Educational Outreach programmes. The
Alec Yeoman joins Big Box Creative Design full time!
Big Box Creative Design are happy to announce that their Creative Director Alec Yeoman has joined the team full time! Alec has 15 years experience working with clients in London and Norwich on corporate design projects and is really looking forward to helping businesses in Cornwall grow. Alec said: 'I'm so pleased to be joining Mike and Spencer and I look forward to meeting the Cornish business community.' Alec joins an already strong team at Big Box with the advertising side of the business going
Ocean Revolution from Newquay Tretherras School won the Young Enterprise South West Final 2022
STUDENTS FROM NEWQUAY TRETHERRAS SCHOOL CROWNED SOUTH WEST BEST COMPANY AT YOUNG ENTERPRISE REGIONAL FINAL Students from Newquay Tretherras School, Cornwall have been crowned Best Overall Company at the South West Young Enterprise Regional Final. The final, held digitally over zoom on Thursday, 19 May 2022, celebrated students who have set up and run a company over the academic year as part of the Young Enterprise Company Programme. Seven teams from the South West competed across seven categories –
Cornwall's Premier Late Night Alcohol Service - Beer Ambulance
Beer Ambulance are proud to announce, following approval from Cornwall Council, they are the only company in Cornwall that can deliver alcohol until 2am. Beer ambulance promotes non drinking and driving and can help keep the party without having to leave the house! Beer Ambulance are now Cornwall’s premier late night alcohol service, specialising in late night licensing and high speed alcohol deliveries in a 30 to 60 minute time frame. Delivery times are Wednesday to Saturday exclusive 2pm until
News Release: 27/05/2022
Protecting your business from the growing threat of cyber criminals With businesses relying on customer data, they can place themselves at risk of a cyber attack. Cyber criminals know the high value of this data, and are becoming more and more sophisticated in their efforts to steal this information. A cyber attack can be costly to your business, both financially and to your reputation. If your business was to suffer a ransomware attack, or any other form of cyber attack, are you confident that you would
Zoe is SkyDiving for Cornwall Air Ambulance
Zoe is going flying to keep The Cornwall Air Ambulance Flying! Guess who jumping out of a plane for the wonderful Cornwall Air Ambulance this summer?? As some of you may know – Our membership executive Zoe is a little bit wild! Having completed two sky dives in the past in Switzerland and Australia, she thought it was about time she saw our beautiful coastline from the skies and raise money for an incredible charity here in Cornwall that continuously help thousands of people across our shores every
Cornwall’s Business Challenge Event is back!
Via Ferrata Cornwall is running its Business Challenge Event again this year on 9th September on its stunning 60 acre site near Penryn. Local businesses are invited to come and take part in a day full of fun, games, teambuilding and networking! About the Business Challenge EventVia Ferrata Cornwall, launched by charity BF Adventure, is a social enterprise and outdoor activity centre offering unique team-building and family days out. Their award winning Business Challenge Event is an opportunity for local
People, capital and ideas
Many were not expecting a great deal of excitement in this Spring’s Statement. In terms of extra cash for the Government, VAT receipts are £61bn higher this year than last, no doubt boosted by higher fuel prices, we have the planned National Insurance rise of 1.25% from next month and corporation tax increases next year. Conversely £83bn of Government interest costs will be a large draw on funds as will the cost of council tax and fuel rebates. We knew that Mr Sunak would like to further incentivise
Unlocking tax savings through capital allowances
Capital allowances are a valuable form of UK tax relief, Michael Hesketh, partner and head of tax at Azets explains. Significant cash tax savings can be secured for commercial property expenditure by maximising capital allowances claims. Claims for historical expenditure are possible and, going forward, enhanced tax relief is available through the new ‘Super’ allowances introduced for companies in March 2021. Who can claim? Cash tax savings are available to all companies and individuals, whether they
Why Digital Solutions are key for success in 2022
Why Digital Solutions are key for success in 2022Being able to adapt to change is how businesses achieve lasting competitive advantage. And right now, in 2022, being digital is the major change.‘97 per cent of respondents state that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic sped up digital transformation processes’ This insight from Statista suggests that 97% of businesses have, or are going to adopt new digital strategies to gain a competitive advantage in 2022. And a core part of digital transformation is
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5 Tips to Make Your Business Award Application Stand Out
When applying for a business award, it can be easy to feel pressure to make your entry as good as possible. But what should you include in your entry? Cornwall Chamber has created a list of top tips to represent your business effectively. Register your business for the Cornwall Business Awards today. Choose the Right Category & Don’t Copy and Paste Before you even begin to write your business award application, you need to ensure that you are applying for relevant categories that fit your
10 Free Business Resources for Growth
When looking for resources for your business growth, it can be difficult to know where to look for sources that are affordable, particularly when considering a business within the startup process where budget is limited. At Cornwall Chamber, we have compiled a list of 10 free business resources to help you get started. Business Support Helpline The business support helpline is a resource provided by the government to take any calls and questions you may have about your business and its
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Hiyield release their top 5 tech startups to watch in 2022
With Hiyield’s previous episode getting 10,000+ views, they are back in 2022 with another episode of Top 5 tech startups to watch. In the UK alone, £26bn was invested in UK tech, up 2.3x from last year’s figures. And what’s really exciting, is that there is a fantastic mix of tech startups across all sectors. Some that are delivering brand new ideas, or others that are going head-to-head with existing leading businesses. Hiyield is a digital product studio that helps discover and deliver bespoke web
Prudent planning for tax
As the end of the tax year fast approaches, Michael Hesketh, partner and head of tax at Azets, provides some top tips when considering income tax. BEWARE OF RISING INCOME… Wage growth hit a record in 2021, and together with other tax changes, such as the loss of loan interest relief, the unwary could find themselves with a considerably higher level of income than in previous years. By way of example, from April 2020, all loan interest on residential property has been disallowed in the rental
Acquisitions - a match made in Heaven?
The final stages of an acquisition deal can be all consuming, but operationally, post completion has when the real work begins. The nature of the acquisition and the relationship between Vendor and Purchaser will determine the challenges in integrating the acquisition into the future structure. Katherine Broadhurst, Corporate Finance Partner at Azets, explores the key areas to focus on once the deal is completed and the ink is dry.People Power People are central to the success of any business. New working
Address ESG or lose funding, warns SME accounting expert
An SME accounting expert with UK Top 10 firm Azets, the largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, is urging businesses to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies or risk losing their funding line. Matthew Gard, Growth Partner at Azets, says climate change and ESG is already starting to have a significant impact on funding decisions and those too focused on the short-term could be putting the future of their businesses at risk. He warns that lenders, suppliers,
New People Development Director appointed at employee-owned law firm
Following the arrival of Alex Mackie as Stephens Scown LLP’s first Chief Operating Officer in September 2021, the employee-owned law firm has made another inspired strategic appointment with the announcement that Mark Shepherd has joined as the Firm’s first People Development Director.Having previously held a range of senior leadership roles across the John Lewis Partnership – including Regional Branch Manager and Integration Lead for John Lewis and Partners – Mark brings with him vast experience and
A Meeting of Minds?
Once you have identified a target, considered as much as you can from strategic, financial and cultural perspectives, and had an initially positive response to an approach, the process to seek to reach a mutually acceptable position starts. Katherine Broadhurst, partner at Azets explains. Internally, the Buyer should agree a team who would work with the external advisors on the transaction, as well as the parameters (maximum value, other principles of engagement) for the deal. This ensures appropriate
Seize the opportunity!
Our recent SME Barometer report highlighted businesses see the biggest opportunity and the biggest threat as two sides of the same coin – adapting to the new “normal”. This involves embracing the new ways customers are purchasing goods and services…increasing efficiency and reach through automisation and digitisation. Katherine Broadhurst, Partner at Azets explores some positive steps you can take to seize the opportunity. Organic Growth With more than half of SMEs expecting turnover and profit to
Experienced family lawyer joins leading Family Law team
Employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has welcomed a new partner with over 20 years’ experience to their award-winning Family Law team. Jill Bruce, an experienced family solicitor specialising in high net worth cases involving complex pensions, business interests, inherited wealth and trusts, has recently joined Stephens Scown’s Family Law team, which has Tier 1 ranking in both the Legal 500 and Chambers independent guides to legal services. Jill regularly advises families on wealth protection,
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Cornish agency shortlisted for award on 1st birthday
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
Cornish tech company doubles in size and is helping other companies recover after COVID-19
A Cornish tech company has doubled in size during the coronavirus pandemic and is now helping other businesses bounce back. hiyield was founded 3 years ago by Matt Ville, Ben Short, and Mike Roberts. Since then the business has been growing rapidly, reporting 52% growth this year, while helping startups, scale-ups, and enterprise innovators unlock their digital potential. COVID-19 led to the hiyield team moving to work remotely however, their company culture allowed them to transition
SAPC happy to unveil 2021 calendar
The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, once again featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Happy Place”. With health and wellbeing being very-much at the forefront of people’s minds, the SAPC team wanted to use the 2021 calendar to acknowledge and promote the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. Thousands of calendars have been manufactured and are being sent to the company’s clients
SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
