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Blackpool Funding opportunities available for projects

Up to £10,000 could be available to local organisations and community groups in Blackpool. Blackpool Coastal Housing’s Tenant’s Project Fund provides grants to help local projects that improve lives for local BCH tenants, residents and leaseholders. Previous beneficiaries include the new Memory Café for older people at Ibbison Court Community Centre, as well as the …

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Liverpool Venture reaches ‘Pitch to Rich’ Final Stage

Hand bag business urges supporters to vote it into £150k final stage of Sir Richard Branson initiative. A fledgling Liverpool venture has made it through to the last 10 finalists in the ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition. Serial entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson challenged entrepreneurs to bid for £150,000 of funding, as well as exposure and mentoring, …

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Lancashire: Free courses to celebrate Adult Learners’ Week

Lancashire County Council’s adult learning service is offering over 50 free taster courses to encourage local residents to try something new, as part of national Adult Learners’ Week. A wide range of subjects are available, many of which have not been on offer before. Learners can try out Indian head massage, digital photos, safe banking …

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