External Affairs

Chamber Members Collaborate to Share Inspiring Paths of Resilience and Reinvention

16 November in Health & Wellbeing Forum, Member News

First encounter Sarah-Jane and Sherry met through the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Wellbeing Forum. It was clear from the start that we both really loved what we do, this being the motivating factor for starting up our own businesses. Our initial first meeting...

Inclusive and accessible websites

19 January in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Member News

Want to find out what goes into making a website accessible? There’s actually more going on behind the scenes than you think.   INTRODUCTION First, let’s break down what we mean by an accessible website. It can be categorised into the following: Responsive design / device compliance Accessible...

The importance of training in the new Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) in the workplace

12 October in Health & Wellbeing Forum, Member News

Let’s start the conversation  Monday 10th October was World Mental Health Day 2022, highlighting that mental health issues can affect anyone at anytime. The theme this year is ensuring mental health becomes a global priority. Focusing on our own mental health first and looking at all aspects of...

Ten tips to hosting a successful Pride event & being inclusive year-round

20 June in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Member News

With the world becoming more inclusive of LGBTQ+ communities, it’s more common for people to want to get involved with annual Pride celebrations. Although people are familiar with Pride month being in June and tend to host Pride events during this time, experts say businesses...