Live Out Loud CIC is inviting local businesses to support adults with additional needs across Banbury through sponsorship, volunteering, fundraising and other community partnerships. Read the partnership brochure to discover how your business can make a lasting impact in the local community.

Join Brown & Co at their office on Tuesday 14 July for a charity bake sale in support of Alzheimer's Society. Enjoy homemade cakes, refreshments and a raffle, or pre-order a cake delivery to your workplace and help raise funds for a fantastic cause.

Join Culham Consulting at Bloxham Mill on 29 July for a free breakfast event designed to demystify health and safety for small businesses. Enjoy coffee and pastries while gaining practical advice, with the opportunity to ask experts about your own workplace health and safety challenges.

The UK Fair Work Agency (FWA) is now actively auditing employers across the UK to ensure compliance with employment law. Would your business be ready for an audit? Local independent HR consultancy Cinnamon HR has created a practical guide outlining the key areas the FWA typically reviews and what employers should have in place.

Bloxham Mill is offering a Summer Pass designed for flexible working this summer. For just £120, you'll receive eight day passes to use between 22 June and 11 September 2026, saving 25% on the standard day pass rate. Each pass includes access to workspace, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and unlimited tea, coffee and water, making it ideal for hybrid workers, freelancers and businesses looking for occasional workspace without a long-term commitment.

Whitley Stimpson is reminding businesses to review any share schemes, share options or employment-related share transactions ahead of the 6 July HMRC deadline. Failure to submit an Employment Related Securities (ERS) return where required can result in automatic penalties, with businesses encouraged to act early to avoid fines and protect valuable tax reliefs.

Julie Purvis from has become Associate Director for Opendoorz Banbury, supporting local business collaboration and networking. Julie will be inviting guests from sectors including finance, interiors, architecture and business coaching. To find out more, contact Julie.

Whitley Stimpson has renewed its partnership with Banbury Cricket Club, marking 30 years of continued support for one of Oxfordshire’s leading cricket clubs. The latest sponsorship sees the firm take on hoarding board sponsorship, continuing a long-standing relationship that has supported youth cricket, coaching programmes and wider community activity across Banbury.

Cinnamon HR have put together a useful Factsheet to help local employers navigate the new employment legislation and understand what it means in practice. It highlights the key changes, explains how they affect day‑to‑day operations, and sets out the steps organisations need to take to stay legally compliant.

EM-E launches a new concierge service delivering fully managed, hassle-free branded workwear.

Whitley Stimpson is urging business owners to review shareholding structures following the rise in Capital Gains Tax for Business Asset Disposal Relief. With potential tax implications on future sales, early planning can help ensure arrangements are as efficient as possible.