BIPC (Business & IP Centre) Cumbria is part of a national network of centres by the British Library, located in Carlisle Library, and provides advice and support to business owners.

Did you know that today is World Entrepreneurs Day? It is the perfect occasion to celebrate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and at Community Catalysts we are excited to invite you to join our Development Programme.

At Community Catalysts, we are deeply committed to inclusivity, anti-discrimination, and equality. In line with this commitment, we wanted to share some valuable resources from Mind that focus on the impact of racism on mental health.

Cumbria CVS’ Bedrock Basics Project offers various different types of support for third sector and not-for-profit organisations.

If you are a resident in BANES and want help with setting up and running your own business, you can access free support and advice from Cool Ventures.

For enterprises in the West Kent/Sevenoaks area, there are currently three free offers available that may help you with your training, general business support, and promotion.

Community Catalysts Cardiff have partnered with Focus Futures to offer comprehensive support and advice. Focus Futures provide funded assistance and help enterprises to access potential grants and funding.

We all meet and interact with people every day at work, at home, and in our communities. ‘Making Every Contact Count’ (MECC) uses these interactions to support people in making positive changes to their physical and mental health, as well as general wellbeing.

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (10th – 16th June 2024) and aims to shine a light on the issues around loneliness and how it can affect our mental health.

Cumbria Local eEnterprise Partnership (CLEP) are offering free 1-2-1 business support with an experienced business adviser to explore opportunities to start new businesses.

Citizens Advice Mid Suffolk have produced a short guide to helping people with cost of living problems.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council have produced a booklet on ‘Doorstep crime and scams information for carers’.