One Stop Community Partnership opens funding for local groups across Somerset
March 23, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share a funding opportunity that could support a wide range of community groups and local organisations across Somerset. The One Stop Community Partnership programme is inviting eligible groups to apply for grants of up to £1,000, alongside the chance to develop a longer term partnership with their local…
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Free small business course still has places available for final sessions
March 23, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local small businesses to take advantage of the remaining places on Master Your Money, Grow Your Business, a free 6-week programme delivered by Small Business Britain and Lloyds Bank Academy. Designed to help small businesses get organised, build financial confidence and strengthen their online presence, the course is delivered…
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Charity Celebrates Move Into New Premises with Visit from Bridgwater Mayor
March 17, 2026
Ups and Downs Southwest — a long‑established Bridgwater‑based charity supporting children and young people with Down Syndrome — has officially marked its move into new premises within Victoria Park Community Centre with a special visit from Bridgwater Mayor Kathy Pearce and Deputy Mayor Sue Young. The visit took place on Monday 9th March 2026 and provided an…
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Free Somerset session to help employers tackle the cost of sickness absence
March 16, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share a free business support event that will help employers better understand the impact of sickness absence on their organisation and take practical steps to manage it more effectively. Sickness absence and its impact on your business will take place on Wednesday the 22nd of April from 8:30…
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Free support week announced for Somerset’s high street businesses
March 10, 2026
High street and retail businesses across Somerset are being invited to join a new week-long support programme designed to help them attract more customers, increase sales and strengthen their place on the local high street. The Somerset High Street Growth Programme, delivered by the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, will run from 23–27…
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Maxwells shares March 2026 Tax E-News with key updates for local businesses
March 8, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber member Maxwells Accountants has released its March 2026 Tax E-News, and we’re pleased to share it with our business community. The latest edition brings together the main tax and compliance developments business owners should have on their radar this spring – including the implications of the Government’s recent economic forecast, upcoming changes to…
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Scale up 4 Growth: new round of funding opens for SMEs in the wider UWE Bristol region
March 3, 2026
Ambitious small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region are being invited to apply for the latest round of Scale up 4 Growth (S4G) funding, launched by UWE Bristol to help businesses accelerate innovation, create jobs and grow with confidence. S4G offers £400,000 of grant funding to support projects that will strengthen operations, boost productivity…
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Applications open for Somerset Business Mentoring Programme
March 2, 2026
Somerset business owners looking to grow, adapt or tackle new challenges this spring are being invited to apply for a fully funded mentoring programme offering 6 hours of expert support over 6 months. The Somerset Business Mentoring Programme, delivered by Somerset Council, matches local small and medium-sized businesses with experienced mentors who can provide tailored…
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Academy ICT launches ‘Price Neutral’ EdTech support for South West education
February 24, 2026
Schools, trusts and colleges across Somerset, Devon, Bristol and Bath are being invited to explore a new “Price Neutral” approach to ICT investment, launched by Bridgwater-based education technology specialists Academy ICT. The goal is ambitious but clear: Price Neutral EdTech for the South West by 2030. What is Price Neutrality? Price Neutrality is a simple…
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Last chance for Somerset SMEs to access free Start Up & Grow support
February 23, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging established small and medium sized businesses in Somerset to take advantage of the Somerset Start Up & Grow programme before registrations close at the end of February. Funded by Somerset Council through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, this fully funded scheme gives eligible SMEs up to 6 hours…
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Somerset employers invited to explore inclusive recruitment at free Coffee and Collaboration event
February 20, 2026
Local employers are being invited to a free Somerset Council event designed to help businesses strengthen their workforce by tapping into the county’s diverse talent pool. Coffee and Collaboration: Unlock the Power of Inclusive Recruitment will take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026, from 9am to 12pm at Taunton Rugby Football Club. The in person…
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Young Somerset entrepreneurs invited to apply for £300,000 Stelios Awards
February 16, 2026
Young business owners in Somerset are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 UK Young Entrepreneur Awards, launched by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands. The award programme will see £300,000 in cash prizes awarded to three young UK entrepreneurs whose start-ups are already generating at least £500,000 in…
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Somerset businesses invited to join Go Green Scheme for funded sustainability support
January 29, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to take advantage of the Go Green Scheme, a funded support programme designed to help Somerset firms move towards a low carbon, clean growth economy. Created by Somerset Council and Balanced Energy Ltd and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Go…
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Free expert briefing to help small businesses prepare for tax and employment law changes
January 12, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight a free, member led event designed to help local sole traders and small to medium sized employers prepare for major changes coming in from 2026. Solace Business Management Ltd and HR Dept Ltd are hosting a practical update session, “HMRC’s Making Tax Digital and Employment Rights Bill,…
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Local businesses urged to join Hinkley Point C supply chain
January 7, 2026
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to make sure they are registered for supply chain opportunities linked to Hinkley Point C, the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK for more than 20 years. The project is already working with thousands of suppliers and remains a major source of…
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Good Business Fund offers up to £15,000 of creative/digital support for charities & social enterprises
December 22, 2025
Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is signposting charities, social enterprises and purpose driven businesses to the Good Business Fund, a scheme designed to help organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose strengthen their impact. The Good Business Fund is run by Just Enough Brave in partnership with digital agency Altitude Design. Rather than a cash…
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