9:00am to 12:30pm every Tuesday and Friday. Do you need advice? Citizens Advice Barrow provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a range of issues. These include entitlement to welfare benefits, managing debt, dealing with housing problems and employment rights. They also campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. Anyone who drops in […]

Access 4 U promotes full inclusion of disabled people in society. They offer a wide range of services all promoting the full inclusion of Disabled People into every aspects of daily life. Their approach to inclusivity is based on many years of both personal and professional experience as disabled people and the Social Model of […]

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 […]

The Furness Branch of the National Autistic Society is free to join, and all members receive a monthly newsletter and invitations to local meetings and events. They: - provide support through a regular Adult Befriending Group. - offer information and signposting to autistic people of all ages and their families and carers. - offer training […]

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 […]

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 […]

SAFA is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of individuals in Cumbria who self harm and to those who support them. Our primary goal is to empower individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and we do this through non-judgmental counselling and trusting support. SAFA is passionate about delivering the highest […]

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 […]

Ten partners from across Furness came together to benefit local people struggling with social isolation or loneliness. The partnership covers health and wellbeing, arts and crafts groups, support with benefits, learning new skills and so much more, all for free. We are delighted to build on this strong foundation with the Furness For You online […]

Every Life Matters is a charity focused on suicide prevention and suicide bereavement support in Cumbria. If people are struggling to cope or are having thoughts of suicide they are there to offer support and advice. It’s okay to ask for upport to see you through difficult times. The organisation provides resources such as suicide […]

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 […]

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 […]