Friday 9th May, 2025
Celebration as Youth Employment and Skills Hub Turns 4
Pendle YES Hub, a Youth Employment and Skills Hub based in Nelson celebrated its 4th anniversary recently, welcoming organisations and key stakeholders to mark the occasion. The YES Hub was created in 2021 by Pendle Borough Council, Positive Action in the Community, The Department For Work and Pensions, and is managed by charity Active Lancashire. Since it opened its doors, the Hub has supported o…
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Tuesday 6th May, 2025
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness, promote understanding and encourage open conversations about mental health in the workplace. While the week in May brings these topics into sharper focus, it’s essential that businesses and organisations commit to supporting mental wellbeing throughout the year.Whether you work in a small business, a large organisation or a public sector…
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Tuesday 29th April, 2025
Rossendale Employment Project Hosts Film Screening For Local Organisations
Rossendale Works, an employability project delivered by Active Lancashire on behalf of Rossendale Borough Council, recently hosted a film screening at Trinity Baptist Church for local public sector organisations.
Project Lead Paul Becouarn presented a short film based on his own life, highlighting how his lived experience places Rossendale Works in a unique position to support individuals facing b…
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Monday 28th April, 2025
Pendle Youth Employment Project Features on BBC Countryfile
Pendle YES Hub, a youth employment service in Nelson, was recently showcased on BBC Countryfile for its innovative collaboration with local writer and artist, Rob St. John. The YES Hub is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, Pendle Borough Council and Positive Action in the Community, and is managed by local charity Active Lancashire. The YES Hub provides crucial employment, education, …
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Wednesday 9th April, 2025
Skatepark fun for 240 children in SPAR Lancashire School Games
Primary and secondary aged children from Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, and Rossendale schools were involved in the action-packed sessions held over two days at the specialist venue.Children were able to make the most of the indoor and outdoor facilities wearing brand new SPAR Lancashire School Games T-shirts thanks to the recently announced sponsorship agreement with education …
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Friday 4th April, 2025
5 Key Tips to Better Understand Autism Behaviours During Autism Acceptance Week
Autism Acceptance Week is a time to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Throughout April and for the rest of the year it’s important to ensure that every child, young person and adult with autism feels empowered and included in any setting.
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Tuesday 1st April, 2025
Pendle YES Hub celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding to support mental wellbeing in Nelson
Pendle YES Hub is celebrating a significant milestone as it receives National Lottery funding to expand its vital mental wellbeing services for young people in Nelson. The local community group, established in 2021 by Active Lancashire in partnership with Pendle Council, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Positive Action in the Community (PAC), aims to empower 16-24-year-olds who are …
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Monday 31st March, 2025
Lancashire Sport Welfare Officers to Host Free Breakfast Mornings for Clubs and Community Organisations
Active Lancashire’s Sport Welfare Officers have been instrumental in providing vital support and guidance to local sports clubs, community organisations, and grassroots teams since 2024. As part of Sport England’s strategy, their efforts have helped to strengthen the sporting landscape across the county by offering expertise in safeguarding, governance, funding opportunities, and skills develo…
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Thursday 27th March, 2025
Wyre Moving More wins prestigious Partner Excellence Award at the iNetwork Awards
Wyre Council entered the Innovation Awards for the first time earlier this year, showcasing the vital Wyre Moving More strategy for the borough under the Partner Excellence Award category.
