Burnley College Students Celebrate Success with Published Game “Doing Time” | Member News
A talented team of, Burnley College, students studying Games Art have had their game published by a designer who used to work on the best-selling Lego games. The students’ game, "Doing Time”, which involves time loops, puzzles and escape-based action, was developed as part of a project led by not-for-profit organisation Unseen Galaxy on the platform itch.io The project, [...]
Sales Geek: Back Bedroom to International Business in Seven Years | Member News
It’s a huge step for any startup: collecting the keys to your first business premises. Seven years ago, Blackburn entrepreneur Richard Few was nervously doing just that; just six months after launching Sales Geek, his innovative business support franchise company, in his family back bedroom. As many will know, that first big step into official business premises balances excitement [...]
Celebrating Success: The Power of Employee Ownership Trusts | Member News
Pierce What is an employee ownership trust (EOT)? Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) were introduced by the Government in 2014 to provide a tax-efficient structure for the sale of a controlling interest in a trading company to its employees. The flexibility and tax advantages of EOTs have helped them gain traction as an exit strategy in recent years, especially given [...]
North West start-ups surge to over 43,000 in just six months, new R3 research shows | Member News
Over 43,000 start-ups were launched in the North West in the first six months of 2024, according to new research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows 43,202 firms were set-up in the North West in the first half of 2024 –8,030 in January, 7,780 in February, 6,979 in [...]
Burnley College Puts Cyber First – Number 1 College in England* Awarded Gold Status | Member News
The top college in the country, Burnley College, has been awarded gold status in a Government scheme recognising inspirational and cutting-edge cyber security teaching. Cyberfirst is a pioneering programme to inspire and encourage young people to pursue careers in cyber security, bridging the skills gap in this rapidly growing field. Burnley College has pioneered the creation of industry-leading computing and [...]
East Lancashire Hospice Kids: A Modern Take on the Traditional Charity Shop | Member News
East Lancashire Hospice is excited to announce the grand opening of its new shop, East Lancashire Hospice Kids; which combines the charm of a children’s boutique with the heart and purpose of a traditional charity shop. Located on Castle Street in Clitheroe, families can find high-quality children’s clothing, maternity wear, toys, and books at affordable prices. The Hospice is [...]
Daniel and Laura’s Tribute Trek for Pendleside | Member News
Pendleside Hospice is excited to announce the return of The Great Pendleside Trek. This year’s 35-mile circular endurance event is set for Saturday, 7th September, and promises to be even more inspiring and rewarding for participants and the community, following the tremendous success of last year's trek. Starting and finishing at Pendleside Hospice, the trek will take in some [...]
Reduce My Bills: Reducing Business Overheads for Nurseries | Member News
Running a nursery comes with its unique set of challenges. One of the most pressing issues for nursery owners is managing overhead costs while ensuring the highest standard of care for children. At Reduce My Bills Ltd, we understand the importance of balancing quality service with cost efficiency. Our goal is to help nurseries reduce their business overheads across [...]
Celebrating creativity and family learning across Lancashire schools | Member News
A member of the Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL), the number 1 provider of Adult Learning in the country, has announced the winner of its new Children’s Art Competition. Designed to complement their dynamic family learning art courses offered in schools across Lancashire, the innovative initiative concluded with a panel of six creative educators evaluating artwork from approximately 25 participating [...]
IN4 Group ‘MEGA’ deal to supercharge technology learning in Blackburn with Darwen | Member News
Every secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be part of a pioneering technology educational enrichment and scholarships programme with IN4 Group, one of the UK’s largest technology skills and innovation providers. Blackburn with Darwen Council is partnering with IN4 to establish an impressive new programme that will nurture over 600 pupils and mentor 50 scholarship students [...]
