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Shop Local Grant Scheme (Barry)

Barry Town Council's Shop Local grant scheme is now accepting applications from local shops for events and activities taking place before 31 March 2026. If you want to encourage people to shop local and are thinking of organising an event, contact Barry Town Council for more information and eligibility.  The deadline for applications is 12 September 2025. 

Promote your vacanies at the Learning and Employability Fair

Local employers are being invited to promote their vacancies at the Learning and Employability Fair. The event is taking place on 17th September during Adult Learners' Week at Barry Library. 

• Promote your job vacancies
• Meet potential cadidates face-to-face
• Connect with local training and employability services 
• Support your community and grow your workforce 

Flexible Skills Programme

The Flexible Skills Programme (FSP) is a Welsh Government funded initiative that helps businesses across Wales build a stronger, more skilled workforce. Employers can apply for funding to cover up to 50% of the accredited training costs, with a maximum value of £50,000 per application. Whether you're looking to fill skills gaps, retain staff, or attract new talent, the Flexible Skills Programme can help you invest in your team’s future.

Clean Growth Innovation Network

Vale of Glamorgan-based businesses and third-sector organisations can access fully-funded support designed to help them drive innovation and boost sustainability from May 2024, thanks to new funding secured by Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC)

The Clean Growth Programme is fully funded for eligible organisations and gives participants the tools they need to develop their circular economy understanding, helping them work towards Net Zero goals, enhance service levels, reduce operational costs and meet their responsibilities under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. 

The programme also supports organisations to boost innovation, developing clean growth plans that could be eligible for Welsh Government innovation funding.

In response to growing demand from businesses, eligibility for the 2024 intake has been expanded to include private-sector companies for the first time. 

Expression of Interest and Application Form