Community groups to get the ‘risk factor’

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An expert led workshop in June could teach community groups valuable lessons on managing risk in this ever-more litigious society. The workshop, entitled ‘Understanding Insurance’ is the second such workshop led by Brian Gelling of Daulby Read Insurance brokers as part of the Business Supporting Communities (B2C) Project’s B2C Professionals initiative. Taking place at DVSC in Rhyl on June ... [More]

Reducing the risks workshop for trustees

In an increasingly litigious world, one Gwynedd community project is helping trustees navigate their way through their legal responsibilities. Liability and trustee indemnity will be just two of the topics covered during an insurance workshop next month organised by Business Supporting Communities (B2C), funded by the Big Lottery and delivered by both Wales' six County Voluntary Councils. ... [More]

B2C shares accounting advice

Tax, gift aid and VAT were the talk of the day at a workshop hosted by Business Supporting Communities (B2C). Community groups and volunteers in Gwynedd were able to boost their knowledge on a range of accounting subjects in the workshop led by accountants Gwyn Thomas and Co as part of the Big Lottery funded B2C project. Run in conjunction with Mantell Gwynedd, the well-attended workshop was ... [More]

Sensory walk success thanks to volunteers

THE first phase of work to a new sensory woodland walk has been completed. Thanks to volunteers from HSBC’s Llandudno branch, members of Blind Veteran’s UK will soon be able to enjoy a peaceful and pleasant area. Within three days a woodland area at the Blind Veterans UK Centre, based at Craig-Y-Don, Llandudno, was given a dramatic makeover. The 17 volunteers planted herbs and flowers ... [More]

Community conscience – and no monkeying around

Inhabitants at the Welsh Mountain Zoo have found themselves the object of donations thanks to a national supermarket chain. And It seems everyone is getting ‘in on the act’ and helping out their communities of late. Proving there are many different, inventive and inspiring ways in which you can support your local community. The Business Supporting Communities (B2C) Project, funded by ... [More]

Hollywood star gets ‘in on the act’

A HOLLYWOOD star’s wardrobe and a signed rugby top helped raise over £2,000 at a school auction. The auction, held at Ysgol Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, saw Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans’ old wardrobe sell for £200, first class train tickets for £160 and a signed rugby shirt from Welsh rugby star George North raise £100. The event, held to raise money for IT and road safety equipment saw the ... [More]

AVOW to mark a Silver Jubilee with a difference

The Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham is celebrating its 25th anniversary and to mark the occasion has set up a fund to help projects in the town. AVOW is raising money for the Silver Jubilee Make a Difference (MAD) Grant Fund. Backed by Business Supporting Communities (B2C), AVOW is also calling on local businesses to donate what they can. The aim is to raise £10,000 and ... [More]