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How we're supporting local communities and charities

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 30 January 2020 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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Here are our corporate social responsibility (CSR) highlights from the past 3 months. Find out how we have supported local communities and charities through volunteering, donations and fundraising activities.

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Tackling loneliness at Christmas

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 20 December 2019 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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The feeling of loneliness can be especially challenging over the festive period. With help from mental health charity Mind, we’ve put together some tips to help you cope this Christmas.

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Team volunteering day at Tŷ Hafan

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 18 April 2019 - Categories: Working at Companies House
The communications team from Companies House at Tŷ Hafan’s warehouse in Bridgend

Employees at Companies House get 5 days a year to support local projects and charities. Gary from our communications team recently used one of his volunteering days to sort donations at Tŷ Hafan’s warehouse.

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New year, new business

Posted by: Rachel McCoy, Posted on: 5 February 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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2019 is the Year of the Pig. If you're thinking about starting your own business, don't jump into it with both trotters. Find out which company type you should choose and how to set up.

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World Diabetes Day

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 November 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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14 November 2018 was World Diabetes Day. Find out more about leading charity Diabetes UK and companies limited by guarantee.

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Britain’s bike boom

Posted by: Jonathan Moyle - Content and Publishing Lead, Posted on: 11 September 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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We look at the positive impact of cycling on society and our economy, including charitable companies.

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Skin Care Cymru: Sun Awareness Week

Posted by: Dr Avad Mughal, Posted on: 8 May 2017 - Categories: Business stories
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...in the process of working alongside councils in Wales to make this happen. We hope you will not be a lobster this summer. To keep in touch, sign up to...

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We use our blog to talk about the work we’re doing, offering tips and advice on starting, running and closing a company. We also share the latest developments on the changes to UK company law.

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has given Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth.

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