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SUMMARY:Vulcan Works Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Vulcan Works – Offices & Coworking Space for a day filled with networking\, and discovering new opportunities. Whether you’re a fr \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Vulcan Works – Offices & Coworking Space for a day filled with networking\, and discovering new opportunities. Whether you’re a freelancer\, entrepreneur\, or just curious about coworking spaces\, this event is for you! \nExplore our modern facilities\, tour our offices and meet our vibrant community. Don’t miss this chance to see firsthand what makes Vulcan Works the perfect place to work and connect. \nMark your calendar and come along to Vulcan Works Open Day – we can’t wait to show you around! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nVenue Tours Explore our beautifully restored Victorian industrial building—home to coworking spaces\, private offices\, meeting rooms\, and collaborative breakout areas.\nMeet the Community Connect with current residents and local entrepreneurs\, hear their stories\, and discover how Vulcan Works supports business growth\nFree Hot Desking Try the space for yourself! Bring your laptop and enjoy a complimentary day of hot desking in our vibrant shared workspace.\nRefreshments & Networking Enjoy coffee and informal networking throughout the day.
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/vulcan-works-open-day-3/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Vulcan Sessions: Employment law changes in 2026-2027 with Haus of HR
DESCRIPTION:April 2026 marks the beginning of one of the biggest shifts in UK employment law in a generation. \n\n\n\n\nSession Overview: Employment Law Changes in 2026-2027: \nApril 2026 marks the beginning of one of the biggest shifts in UK employment law in a generation\, as the Employment Rights Act 2025 starts to take effect. Multiple major reforms land this April\, with further changes continuing into late 2026 and 2027. These changes introduce substantial new rights for workers and new obligations and risks for employers. \nThis session provides a clear\, practical overview of: \n\nThe April 2026 changes and what employers must action immediately\nKey reforms due later in 2026 and into 2027\nHow these changes affect HR processes\, policies\, contracts\, payroll and manager training\nReal‑world implications for SMEs\, especially around sickness absence\, family leave\, whistleblowing\, dismissal risk and union activity\nA roadmap to ensure employers remain compliant and prepared for the years ahead\n\nBio: \nRachel Collar is an award‑winning HR leader with over 25 years’ experience delivering global HR strategy – often within complex\, highly regulated and unionised environments. As the Founder of Haus of HR\, a leading Northamptonshire‑based HR consultancy\, she brings deep expertise in employment law\, employee relations and workforce change. A Fellow of the CIPD\, Rachel specialises in helping organisations navigate legislative reform\, strengthen compliance and build robust people frameworks. Rachel is known for translating complex employment law shifts into practical actions that empower employers to stay compliant\, confident and prepared.
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/vulcan-sessions-employment-law-changes-in-2026-2027-with-haus-of-hr/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Start Smart: Finance & Funding Foundations for Early-Stage Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nA financial workshop for early-stage business owners delivered by MPA and Barclays Eagle Labs. \n\n\n\n\nThe Event: \nGetting the financial foundations right early can make the difference between momentum and constant firefighting. This practical workshop\, delivered by MPA and Barclays Eagle Labs at Vulcan Works\, is designed for early-stage founders – whether you’re pre-revenue\, recently launched\, or starting to grow. \nIn the first half\, we’ll cover the financial fundamentals every business owner needs to understand early on – from managing cashflow and making confident decisions\, to avoiding the common mistakes that can become costly as you grow. \nIn the second half\, we’ll introduce the world of grant funding. You’ll learn where to look\, what funders are really looking for\, and how to position your business (whether you’re innovation-led or not) to access funding opportunities now or in the future. \nThis is a practical\, no-jargon session focused on clarity\, confidence\, and giving you the right foundations to build on. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA clear understanding of how to manage money at the early stages of your business\nThe key numbers you should be tracking from day one\nInsight into how and when to pay yourself sustainably\nA realistic view of grant funding and whether it’s right for your business\nPractical steps to start preparing your business for future funding opportunities\n\nSession Structure: (60 mins) \n\nWelcome & context – 5 mins\nPart 1: Finance Foundations (Early-Stage) – 20–25 mins\nPart 2: Grant Funding Essentials – 20–25 mins\nQ&A – 10 mins\n12:00 – 12:30 Lunch (Provided by the event organisers)\n\nMeet the Speakers: \nSamantha Wildman- Samantha is a highly experienced business adviser and Group Client Director at MPA\, where she also sits on the Board. She works closely with established and scaling businesses to strengthen financial control\, improve visibility\, and support sustainable growth. With over a decade of experience advising senior leaders across a range of sectors\, Samantha brings a practical and commercially focused perspective to challenges around cashflow\, funding\, and managing growth without unnecessary risk. \nTalitha Heaton – Talitha leads growth and partnerships at MPA & EFM\, working across marketing\, sales\, and strategic partner channels. She works closely with business owners\, banks\, and investors\, connecting them with specialist teams across outsourced finance\, innovation funding\, tax\, and accountancy. With a background in marketing and a strong commercial focus\, she helps founders understand what is driving growth\, what may be holding it back\, and how to position their business for the next stage. She regularly works on grant funding and investor readiness\, supporting founders to understand their options and take a more structured approach to funding and growth decisions. \nParking: \nPlease note\, there is no onsite parking at Vulcan Works. The nearest car parks are St.Johns multistorey or Morrisons supermarket.
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/start-smart-finance-funding-foundations-for-early-stage-businesses/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works: Candle Making with Lyss & Vay Candle Co.
DESCRIPTION:Create your own 50hr scented candle with fragrances\, botanicals & crystals. Drink on arrival\, light refreshments\, all materials provided. \n\n\n\n\nDuring this workshop I will take you through the process of creating your very own candle\, with a choice of mood lifting fragrances\, dried botanicals and crystals to decorate your creation. \nThis workshop includes A 50hr scented candle made by YOU \nA choice of bubbles or a refreshing non- alcoholic drink on arrival \nLight refreshments while you create \nAll materials are provided and no experience is required
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/gather-create-vulcan-works-candle-making-with-lyss-vay-candle-co-tickets/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:From Ideas to Income: IP Commercialisation and Optimising R&D Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:An event focused on pursuing patent protection alongside R&D Tax Credits\, brought to you by Lucidity IP\, TC Group and Barclays Eagle Labs. \n\n\n\n\nCommonly\, patent protection is perceived to lack benefits at the early stages of a product lifecycle. At the same time\, there’s a significant lack of awareness about the Patent Box Relief Scheme. The average Patent Box claim is actually larger than the average R&D claim. \nAt this event\, you will understand how to utilise Patent Box and R&D claims effectively. \nSession Structure: (90 Minutes) \n\nWelcome & Intros (5 mins)\nPart 1: Patent Box and IP commercialisation with Rob Sansby (30 mins)\nPart 2: R&D Tax Credits with Felix Medd (30 mins)\nQ&A (25 mins)\n12:00 – 12:30 Lunch (Provided by the event organisers)\n\nSession Content: \nRob from Lucidity IP will cover: \n\nHow the requirements for patent protection tie into R&D claim requirements;\nTimings for patent protection in relation to R&D projects;\nShaping patent protection to maximise potential Patent Box benefit.\n\nFelix from TC Group will cover: \n\nAt the start; determining eligibility\, record keeping practises\, cost planning\nAfter financial year; key deadlines such as prenotification period and submission timelines\nAt the point of IP protection & monetisation – Patent Box Relief starts to apply.\n\nMeet the Speakers: \nRob Sansby – Founder and Director of Lucidity IP\, Rob is an experienced patent attorney with over a decade of experience in the complex industry of intellectual property. Rob is experienced in drafting patent applications\, enforcement of patent rights\, and the licensing of patents. Rob’s experience in the industry working with entrepreneurs gives them the confidence to innovate with a robust IP strategy behind them. \nFelix Medd – As Head of R&D Tax Relief at TC Group\, Felix is well versed with HMRC legislation and processes. Felix has supported clients from a wide variety of industries including software\, manufacturing\, defence\, metalworking/diecasting\, financial services and precision coatings. Felix has guided his clients to many successful claims that have led to confidence and being able to articulate persuasively and effectively with HMRC to achieve positive outcomes. \nParking: \nPlease note\, there is no onsite parking at Vulcan Works. The nearest car parks are St.Johns multistorey or Morrisons supermarket.
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/from-ideas-to-income-ip-commercialisation-and-optimising-rd-tax-credits-tickets/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:TMM IRL: The Human Advantage – How to Build a Business People Actually Feel James Sandbrook\, Cofounder at The Marketing Meetup
DESCRIPTION:The Northampton Marketing Meetup is an informal\, friendly place for the marketers of Northants to meet\, learn\, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂 \nWe’re heading back to the lovely Vulcan Works for this one\, and we just want to get together\, say hello\, have a chat\, and have a nice time. \nThink of this as a community event\, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink\, listen to an inspirational speaker or two\, chat some more\, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas. \nLet’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people. \n——————– \nSpeaker: James Sandbrook\, Cofounder at The Marketing Meetup\nTopic: The Human Advantage: How to Build a Business People Actually Feel \nIn this talk\, James will show us: \n•⁠ ⁠how to create magic moments\n•⁠ ⁠⁠how to create experiences that feel generous not transactional\n•⁠ ⁠⁠how to create rituals that drive loyalty \n——————– \nThe format of the night: \n6:00 pm – doors open – drinks\, networking\, and smiles\n6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin\n7:00 pm – talks finish\, networking\, listening\, saying hello\, and positively lovely people\n7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas \n——————– \nPartnered with The Keynote Club\, a public speaking club for marketers. TKC is a safe and friendly space for marketing folk to come together\, connect and exercise our public speaking muscles. Get involved at thekeynoteclub.com \nPartnered with Vulcan Works\, helping entrepreneurs bring world challenging ideas to life. A workspace and community for innovative creatives. Check them out at VulcanWorks.co.uk \n——————– \nAnd finally… \nThis is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose\, from £5 to £50 (the average attendees choose to pay £11.38 🙂 \nWe of course understand that these are tough times\, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount\, please reach out to el@themarketingmeetup.com and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂 \nPlease let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too\, we hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up\, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times\, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers\, speakers\, sponsors\, and your fellow community members 🙂
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/tmm-irl-human-advantage/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:AI Automation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:How AI Can Save Your Business 10+ Hours a Week \n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Overview \nA hands-on\, practical workshop designed for early-stage and small business owners who want to understand how AI can automate repetitive tasks\, save time\, and grow their business – without needing any technical background. This is not a lecture about what AI is. Through live demos and real-world case studies\, participants will see exactly how AI automation works in practice – and leave with a clear action plan for their own business. \nDate Friday 8 May 2026\nLocation Vulcan Works\, Northampton\nDuration 1-hour group session (presentation + live demos) + 30-minute individual consultation slots\nAudience Vulcan Creatives cohort — early-stage business owners.\nRequirements Just turn up — no laptop or setup needed\nFacilitator Olushola Oladipupo — Founder\, WorkCrew Ltd; Solutions Architect\, AWS \nWhat’s Covered: Group Session (60 minutes) \n• AI Tools That Actually Matter — A no-jargon tour of the tools that save real businesses real time: ChatGPT\, Claude\, Google Gemini\, and automation platforms. What each one does best\, and which one fits your business. \n• Live Demo: AI in Action — Watch a real AI system take a customer order via WhatsApp\, write it to a spreadsheet\, calculate the total\, and notify the business owner — all automatically. Built by WorkCrew for a real UK food business. \n• Live Demo: From Idea to Automation in Minutes — See how a simple business task (email replies\, social media posts\, lead follow-ups) gets automated live on screen — start to finish\, no coding. \n• The 10-Hour Framework — A simple method to audit your week\, identify the tasks AI can handle\, and prioritise which to automate first. Most business owners find 10+ hours of automatable work they didn’t realise they had. \nIndividual Consultations (30 minutes each) After the group session\, each participant gets a private 30-minute slot with Shola to discuss their specific business challenges and get a personalised AI action plan. This is where the real value lands — tailored advice for your exact situation. \nWhat Participants Walk Away With \n• A clear understanding of which AI tools actually matter for their business (and which are hype)\n• A personalised AI action plan from the 1:1 consultation\n• The 10-Hour Framework worksheet — a reusable template for identifying automatable tasks\n• A curated resource list of free and low-cost AI tools relevant to small businesses\n• Clarity on which AI tools are worth paying for and which are free\n• Confidence to experiment with AI independently after the session \nIdeal For\n• Business owners who have heard about AI but don’t know where to start\n• Founders spending hours on repetitive tasks (emails\, social media\, admin\, customer queries)\n• Anyone who has used ChatGPT for blog writing but wants to go further\n• Businesses that want to look and operate like a much bigger company — using AI as the multiplier
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/how-ai-can-save-your-business-10-hours-a-week/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cashflow Control: Strengthening Your Business for Sustainable Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join Barclays Eagle Labs and Michael Price Associates for a practical\, insight-led session designed for scaling and established businesses. \n\n\n\n\nCashflow is one of the most powerful\, and often misunderstood\, levers in a growing business. While many established businesses are generating revenue and even profit\, cash can still feel tight. Growth\, rising costs\, and slower payment cycles are putting increasing pressure on working capital – and without clear visibility and control\, even strong businesses can find themselves constrained. Through a real-life case study\, we’ll explore how cashflow challenges develop\, where control is often lost\, and what business owners can do to strengthen their financial position. \nSession Schedule: \n\n10:30-11:00 – Arrival\, coffee & networking\n11:00 – 11:45 – Cashflow Workshop (MPA)\n11:45-12:30 – Lunch (Provided by event organisers)\n\nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nUnderstanding cashflow in a scaling business\nWhy growth increases pressure on cash — and how to stay in control.\nA real business scenario\nStep through a case study to see how cashflow challenges build over time and how they can be identified earlier.\nRevenue\, profit and cash — the critical differences\nMake better decisions by understanding what your numbers are really telling you.\nWhere cash gets tied up\nFrom invoicing and payment terms to stock\, staffing and overheads.\nStrengthening your financial position\nPractical ways to improve working capital and create more stability.\nBuilding confidence in your numbers\nHow to use cashflow insight to support better planning and decision-making.\n\nWhy attend: \n\nGain greater control and visibility over your cashflow.\nUnderstand how to support sustainable\, confident growth.\nLearn from real-world scenarios\, not just theory.\nWalk away with practical actions you can apply immediately.\nConnect with other local business owners.\n\nBonus: \nAll attendees will have the opportunity to book a free 30-minute 1-2-1 session with an MPA expert to discuss their business and next steps. \nMeet the speaker: \nSamantha Wildman (Director – MPA) Samantha is a highly experienced business adviser and Group Client Director at MPA\, where she also sits on the Board. She works closely with established and scaling businesses to help them strengthen financial control\, improve visibility\, and support sustainable growth. With over a decade of experience advising senior leaders across a range of sectors\, Samantha brings a practical\, commercially focused perspective to the challenges business owners face\, particularly around cashflow\, funding\, and managing growth without unnecessary risk. Known for her clear\, results-driven approach\, Samantha helps business owners move beyond reactive decision-making\, giving them the confidence and control needed to plan ahead and scale effectively.
URL:https://vulcanworks.co.uk/event/cashflow-control-strengthening-your-business-for-sustainable-growth-tickets/
LOCATION:Vulcan Works\, 34-38 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northampton\, NN1 1EW\, United Kingdom
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