Helping students in the Furness area to build skills and aspirations - Furness Education & Skills Partnership (FESP) is a partnership of schools, colleges, local employers and agencies which recognise the need to equip local young people with the knowledge, skills and aspirations relevant to a competitive 21st century marketplace. FESP was established in July […]

Barrow AFC Community Foundation want to establish a more active, stronger and healthier community within Barrow In Furness. As well as providing inclusive and accessible sporting opportunities for the local community their mission is to harness the power and passion of the fans and supporters to deliver sustainable and longer term change for the community. […]

With Barrow-in-Furness as our home port, the tall ship Pelican of London offers young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to embark on Sail Training and Ocean STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) voyages that encourage personal growth and environmental awareness. Through hands-on learning, participants gain valuable skills and experiences essential for their future […]

WorkWell is a light touch, early-intervention service available to anyone aged 18 plus, working in Barrow with a health condition who: needs support to remain in work, needs support managing a health condition in order to return to work from a sickness absence. Or living in Barrow with a health condition who: needs support to […]

INfurness Local is an online business directory platform, operated by Barrow-based social enterprise company, INfurness CIC. Dedicated to increasing the visibility and promoting the use of locally owned independent businesses in the Barrow and Furness area, its aim is to invest in, strengthen and sustain the local economy. Their team believes that local independent business […]

Do you, or someone you know, need help to find or keep a job? The IPS supported employment service is now available in the Furness area, as well as the South Lakes,and the Bay areas (Lancaster and Morecambe). This NHS-funded (Integrated Care Board) initiative offers long-term (typically 12 to 18 months) face-to-face support to individuals […]

Are you looking for career opportunities in Barrow and Furness? The Careers Inspirations Hub at The Bridge on Portland Walk, Barrow, is a welcoming space for all, where you can find out more about current vacancies with a number of employers in the local area. They are open: Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm This is a […]

The Sea Cadets are working in the local Furness community to give young people access to incredible opportunities and skills that help them to launch well in today's world. They aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. […]

Cadets can be aged between 12 and 18 and have the opportunity to take part in numerous activities, including First Aid training (which leads to nationally-recognised awards), DofE (The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), BTEC Certificate in Public Services (equivalent to 4 GCSE A* grades), not to mention the military skills and adventurous training. The County […]

RAF Air Cadets in Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas. Joining the 128 Barrow-in-Furness Squadron Air Cadets can offer you a range of benefits, especially if you’re interested in aviation, leadership, and adventure. Joining air cadets can be a fulfilling experience, offering a wide range of skills, opportunities, and adventures that can benefit you throughout life. For […]

Adult Learning is a hosted service delivering learning for Westmorland & Furness council and Cumberland Council, with a wide range of courses for people at all levels and interests, both qualification and no-qualification, in a broad range of subjects (English, Maths, ESOL, Arts & Crafts, Languages, Digital, Family Learning, Employability, Greener Curriculum, Health & Wellbeing […]

Inspira is a leading expert in employability skills, offering FREE professional careers advice and guidance across Cumbria and Lancashire. They support individuals at every stage of their journey - whether you're unemployed, exploring a career change, facing redundancy, or looking to boost your skills - with tailored employment programmes and one-to-one support. Their advisers will […]

Furness Refugee Support is a small, registered charity run by volunteers without paid staff. They work to support refugees and people seeking asylum that live in our community. They do this in lots of ways. They can help with practical support, such as going shopping, creating a home, going to appointments, learning English and dealing […]

Autus Cumbria supports autistic children and adults by offering social opportunities, support, training and advocacy. They are a small not-for-profit organisation with a big heart – offering a helping hand, friendly face and support for autistic people and their family/carers, friends and colleagues. Autus Cumbria is based at Walney Community Centre in Barrow-in-Furness. However, they […]

Stitch Ability is a project under the umbrella of A Stitch Different CIC, aimed at empowering individuals within the community who may experience isolation and loneliness. With training and experience in neural differences, anxiety, behaviour and sensory using through creative and practical activities to start a conversation. This social enterprise focuses on engaging with the […]

Groundwork runs the Furness 4 U Connect Hub which hosts weekly sessions for the community. All their activities feature in the events calendar, or click the "visit site" button to see their Facebook page. A community laundry is also available (click HERE to find out more). As a charity it is dedicated to transforming lives […]

The Furness Multicultural Community Forum is a vital organisation dedicated to promoting cultural integration and supporting diverse communities within the Furness region. Through their comprehensive services, the forum plays a key role in fostering understanding and collaboration between individuals of different cultural backgrounds. They offer a range of services, including advice on immigration, community support, […]

The Barrow & District Disability Association (BDDA) is a well-established charity in Barrow-in-Furness, dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families. Founded over 40 years ago, BDDA has grown into a vital community resource, offering a wide range of services tailored to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. The organisation provides […]

As a Furness For You partner, Brathay offers a social group for children aged 11 to 16 years and one-to-one youth worker support. Our social group runs weekly on a Wednesday evening. The aim to bring young people together who experience loneliness and social isolation. We have a strong core of young people who engage […]