• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Wednesday August 26 2026

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability. The call comes as Ofgem today (Tuesday) announced that the energy price cap will […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Monday August 24 2026

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Tuesday August 18 2026

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

Swindon estate agent is putting his best foot forward to help raise vital funds for Swindon’s homelessness charity Big Breakfast Plus. Starting next Monday, August 24, Danny Hale (pictured left), co-founder of Peach Estate Agents, is setting off from […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Tuesday August 18 2026

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

Eight cyclists have completed a 308-mile journey from London to Brussels, raising almost £20,000 for Swindon welfare charity Best Mates. The four-day challenge was the charity’s second overseas fundraising ride, following 2024’s London to Paris cycle, when 15 riders […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Tuesday August 18 2026

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

A Wiltshire-based provider of secure IT asset disposal and data destruction has become a Certified B Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 30-year commitment to responsible business. After starting the rigorous process of becoming certified in September […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Thursday August 13 2026

Darth Vader joins Wiltshire firm to raise £2,500 for charity

Darth Vader and a battalion of storm troopers joined staff at Wiltshire firm apetito for a family fundraising event that made £2,500 for its chosen charity. Trowbridge-based meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods brought together colleagues and their […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Wednesday August 12 2026

Nationwide leads industry-wide effort to improve accessibility for people with communication difficulties

Building society Nationwide is making its Speak Easy communication cards freely available to all financial services providers across the UK, helping create a more consistent and accessible experience for customers who may have communication difficulties. Launched in 2024 in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Friday August 7 2026

World Cup gives NSBRC a chance to tackle homelessness in Swindon

The England squad may not have managed to bring football home this summer, but that didn’t stop the National Self Build & Renovation Centre from getting in the World Cup spirit. The home building visitor centre used the opportunity […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Thursday July 16 2026

Charlotte serves up legacy at Big Breakfast Plus

Swindon’s Big Breakfast Plus is bidding farewell to trustee and former Chair Charlotte Mannion, who steered the organisation from a small charity into one serving around 100 breakfasts a day to the town’s homeless and hungry people. Based in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Thursday July 16 2026

Wiltshire firm wins award for supporting veterans

A Wiltshire-based business and marketing consultancy has become one of only 20 businesses in the Wessex region to gain a prestigious award for supporting veterans. Escape the Village has been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s highest employer recognition, the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Friday July 10 2026

Charity golf day raises £48k for charities

Fleet management firm Holman has raised nearly £48,000 through its annual Charity Golf Day. The Chippenham-based firm hosted the event at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire, bringing together more than 80 colleagues, customers and supply chain […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Monday July 6 2026

Mobility aids company named as ‘Great Place to Work’

Mobility aids designer and manufacturer Urathon has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time. The prestigious accreditation is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Wiltshire-based company. […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Monday July 6 2026

Hills supports purchase of new Bobby Van

A brand new Wiltshire Bobby Van will be working across the county to keep older and vulnerable people safe in their homes thanks to The Hills Group. The Swindon-based company has sponsored a van being driven by the newest […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
• Thursday July 2 2026

Award-winning charity launches new initiative connecting local organisations

Award-winning charity Best Mates has hosted its first Community Impact Round Table, creating a space for organisations to share ideas, build connections and strengthen support across the community. Earlier this year, the charity was named Charity of the Year […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Wednesday July 1 2026

Haines Watts accountants help Swindon Film celebrate its 80th year

Accountancy firm Haines Watts Swindon is the latest to sign up to support Swindon Film’s 80th anniversary later this year. Swindon Film, which like Haines Watts Swindon is based in Old Town, shows predominantly new, award-winning international films at […]