Working on Business Growth and Heritage
Working on Business Growth and Heritage
We had a fantastic morning celebrating Lancashire Day at Accrington Stanley Community Trust! A huge thank you to Town Crier Rawden Kerr for opening the event with the traditional Lancashire Day Proclamation. Always a proud and iconic moment. This year, we focused on celebrating Lancashire’s incredible business support eco-system – the partners, advisors and collaborators […]
It’s amazing how much of our professional success and personal satisfaction is rooted in the seemingly mundane routines of our daily lives. I recently tracked a typical day, and I thought it would be insightful to share these rhythms—the good, the slightly odd, and the truly productive—that shape my work in business finance and capital […]
We are seeking a Heritage and Conservation Assistant to join our specialist team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about heritage, conservation, and the historic environment, and keen to develop their professional skills.
Carmen, a 26-year-old mother, found her greatest inspiration in her son, who was born 11 weeks prematurely. This life-changing experience instilled in her a deep sense of strength, patience, and the importance of self-care — values that now form the foundation of her new business venture. With nearly nine years of experience in the beauty […]
Sure Treats, created by Darwen-based entrepreneur Stuart Rees, is a small business built on community, curiosity and the joy of discovering something unexpected. But while the idea was fuelled by passion, turning it into a sustainable business came with challenges. Like many first-time founders, Stuart found that enthusiasm only gets you so far. From writing […]
In 1995, the air in a quiet terraced house in Blackburn, Lancashire, smelled of spices and pastry. There was no gleaming stainless steel, no automated conveyor belts, and no logistics department. Instead, there was a husband, a wife, and a single, hand-operated machine. This is where Jasats began—not with a venture capital injection, but with […]
The votes are in, and the UK has chosen its champion. The Argyle Street ash in Glasgow has been crowned Tree of the Year 2025, following thousands of public votes in the Woodland Trust’s annual competition. A People’s Tree Also known locally as The Lone Tree of Finnieston or The Only Tree on Argyle Street, […]
In a world of rapid change, Growth Lancashire is a champion of heritage and conservation. With a rich history of delivering tailored services to local authorities and commercial clients, we’ve carved out a vital role in preserving the architectural and cultural fabric of our towns and cities. Heritage isn’t just about nostalgia it’s a dynamic […]
We’re delighted to share the stunning shortlist for the 2025 UK Tree of the Year, curated by the Woodland Trust under the theme “Rooted in Culture”. Each of these remarkable trees tells a unique story — from poetry and peace to music and myth — all deeply embedded in our shared heritage. The competition celebrates […]
We’re delighted to share that the Growth Lancashire team has once again come together to support Maundy Relief, a vital local organisation that provides practical and emotional support to people in need across our community. Following a previous donation earlier this year, our team recently organised another food collection, contributing a generous amount of essential […]
