• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Monday December 4 2023

Wiltshire College to launch exciting green construction and digitalisation projects through Local Skills Improvement Fund

Wiltshire College & University Centre has helped to win investment for the Swindon and Wiltshire region to address local skills gaps through the Local Skills Improvement Fund. Nationwide, colleges will receive a share of £165 million to help transform […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Monday December 4 2023

Great West Way launches new green travel campaign

Great West Way – the multi-modal touring route following the A4, railway and Kennet and Avon Canal between London and Bristol, taking in Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Bath – has launched a new green travel guide in collaboration with Great […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday November 28 2023

Good Energy says it expects profits of £4 million this year

Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has said it expects profits to be £4 million this year following a “strong first half of the year”. In a trading update for the 10 months to October 31, the Chippenham-based renewable energy […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
• Friday November 24 2023

Charity auction aims to raise funds for Youth Adventure Trust

An online charity auction taking place tonight (Friday) aims to raise funds for the Youth Adventure Trust. The charity – which enjoys significant support from the local business community – uses outdoor adventure to empower young people in Swindon […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
• Thursday November 23 2023

Revolution Performing Arts to once again support Swindon children with hot meals and festive fun

Swindon-based performing arts company Revolution Performing Arts will be continuing its support of struggling Swindon families over the festive period by providing hot meals and a series of creative activities at settings across the town. The initiative is part […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
• Thursday November 23 2023

John Williams Heating Services throws open doors for Christmas donations to the Doorway Project

Chippenham-based heating and plumbing firm John Williams Heating Services is throwing open its doors for people to donate to local homelessness charity the Doorway Project. The firm, which employs 26 people at the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, has experienced […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday November 23 2023

Good Energy named in Top 20 of the UK’s best large companies to work for

Chippenham-based renewable energy provider Good Energy has been named as one of the UK’s best large companies to work for, rising rapidly through the list of national employers. The firm has been listed 17th in the annual Best Companies […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday November 21 2023

Persimmon completes second zero carbon home pilot in Wiltshire

Housebuilder Persimmon Homes has completed construction on its second zero carbon home pilot. The latest initiative, located on site at its Wessex region at Malmesbury, represents the second of its kind undertaken by Persimmon within the UK. The company […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Thursday November 16 2023

The Future Smiths raise awareness on Social Enterprise Day

Swindon-based business support service The Future Smiths is raising awareness about social enterprises and their contribution to the economy today (Thursday), Social Enterprise Day. The firm, which is dedicated to promoting diversity in business by supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, is […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Thursday November 16 2023

Kerr Office Group reveals new sustainable workspace for Pacific Produce

Swindon-based workspace design firm Kerr Office Group have unveiled the new HQ for Oxfordshire-based produce supplier, Pacific Produce. Investment in the space comes after a period of significant growth for the company and in recognition of the changing use […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Wednesday November 15 2023

Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy’s free ‘solar powered’ energy advice service shortlisted for national award

A free energy advice service run by Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy (WWCE), one of the county’s largest not-for-profit solar energy enterprises, has been named amongst just three national finalists in the Fuel Poverty Action category at the Community Energy […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Wednesday November 15 2023

Property audit firm Goodman Nash moves to employee ownership ahead of 30th anniversary

Devizes-based property audit firm Goodman Nash has moved to an employee ownership model ahead of its 30th anniversary. Goodman Nash was established in Wiltshire in 1994 and sparked the business rates audit industry in the UK by identifying savings […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
• Thursday November 9 2023

Financial advisor Dave Southby to don Santa suit to run 10k for MIND

Wiltshire-based financial adviser Dave Southby will be running a 10km race dressed as Santa Claus as part of his 2023 fundraising efforts for MIND. At the beginning of the year, Dave pledged to raise £1,500 for the charity after […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
• Thursday November 9 2023

Wiltshire Community Foundation launches Women and Girls Fund supported by Wansbroughs

Wiltshire Community Foundation has launched a new, designated ‘Women and Girls Fund’ to aid the advancement, empowerment and support of women and girls across Wiltshire. The fund, which went live at the beginning of October, has received its first […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday November 6 2023

Excalibur named as one of UK’s Best Small Companies to Work For

Communications and IT solutions provider Excalibur has been named one of the UK’s Best Small Companies to Work For. The accolade comes from Best Companies and marks the first time Excalibur has been a Top 50 company and marks […]