Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP) have announced that they have funding available through their new UKSPF & REPF programmes. This initiative is designed to provide comprehensive business support and potential access to grants for social enterprises in the Cumbria region.

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.

Pilot mentoring programme from the Cumbria Business Growth Hub, pairing you with your own expert business mentor.

Free employability and digital skills training is available across Allerdale, Copeland, the South Lakes, and Eden through Adult Learning.

Free anticipatory grief and bereavement training from Karen Dutton.

Free MS awareness training sessions for those working in health and social care.

Free course about different types of mental ill health.

Free Multiply Programme to help with bills, budgeting, and more.

Free bereavement training to increase understanding of grief.

Free courses available through Adult Learning with a mixture of online and face-to-face sessions.

Free e-learning courses for enterprises that come through the development programme in Cumbria.

Announcement of the two new unitary councils of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council.