InBusiness Burnley - Issue 19 - June 2022 by Burnley.co.uk

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ow are we half-way through 2022 already? What a fantastic first half it has been for Burnley – the pace and magnitude of some of the recent announcements is an incredible feat, and it’s all thanks to the support of the borough’s businesses that we’re able to achieve what we do. Diving straight into the front page, we have the announcement that the empty Newtown Mill will play an integral role in UCLan Burnley’s expansion plans. The mill was acquired by Burnley Council using levelling-up funding and you can read all about the incredible future for this building, and the students who choose to gain their degrees in Burnley, in this issue. Staying on our In Focus theme of Education and Training is the announcement that Burnley College plans to expand again. Hot on the tail of its stunning new facilities, which include Fitness Evolution and the health and sciences building, the college has revealed plans to expand it’s £100 million campus further still. In this edition, they explain what these plans entail and show off some of their interior and exterior CGIs. Aside from our ambitions to further establish Burnley as a university town, another hot topic is…. the Burnley Business Awards 2022! A huge congratulations to the finalists of the categories. You really did impress the judges and we know some in-depth discussions were had before decisions were made. We are so excited for the awards ceremony at Towneley Hall on the 30th June; it will be an occasion to remember after a three-year hiatus and to recognise the innovative and resilient achievements of our borough’s businesses. InBusiness Burnley will of course cover the awards and the winners in a future edition. This magazine represents a fraction of the good new stories we know our businesses have. As always, please do follow Burnley.co.uk on all of our social media channels to get a full picture of what your fellow companies are up to. Liking and sharing our content spreads the message far and wide about why Burnley means business and will no doubt be a talking point amongst your staff, clients and potential clients. If you’d like to see how our Business Support Team could assist you in investing and growing within our borough, you can reach out to them at info@burnley.co.uk and you can find out more here burnley.co.uk/work-invest Rachel Bayley Editor rbayley@burnley.gov.uk

18 Neil Evans, MD VEKA plc, becomes Burnley Bondholder chair

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News East Lancashire Hospitals to upgrade patient flow system with Alcidion

Lynette Ousby, UK Managing Director

Healthcare professionals across East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust will receive an upgrade in their patient flow technology, following an agreement with Burnley-based Alcidion. Alcidion, which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange provides innovative technology for healthcare professionals. The new system, Miya Flow, will help busy wards and clinical teams, located across the large integrated healthcare organisation’s two hospitals and two community hospitals, to ensure streamlined admission, timely care and effective discharge management of 700,000 patients. Lynette Ousby, UK managing director for Alcidion, said: “As someone who has been born and bred in Lancashire, it is particularly rewarding to see clinical teams at East Lancashire Hospitals being

provided with helpful digital tools. Our ethos is that technology should make the right thing to do, the easiest thing to do for healthcare professionals, as they deal with daily pressures, and as they work to address national challenges such as elective recovery”. “Giving staff easier visibility of information is an important part of this objective, and we are proud to be part of the healthcare digital transformation mission in Lancashire, that is very much focussed on enhancing patient care.” Miya Flow will be configured to provide clinical specialties with bespoke electronic journey boards that show important relevant information at-aglance, for the patients in their care. This will mean that ward staff, medical staff, dieticians, therapists, pharmacists and a whole range of specialist clinical teams will have easier visibility of what they need to do to ensure patients move forward in their care journey without delays. Deployment of the system will accompany the go-live of an electronic patient record (EPR) later this year, as the trust advances its digital transformation journey. The comprehensive display of UK clinical workflow aligned information available in Miya Flow will overlay and integrate bi-directionally with the Cerner Millennium EPR and other trust systems, which include Alcidion’s Miya Observations

and Smartpage solutions. The degree of interoperability established will allow clinical teams to launch directly from Miya Flow with patient context into any system they need to access, removing the need for staff to log in and out of multiple systems. Miya Flow is not the first patient flow system to be used by the trust. ExtraMed, which is also provided by Alcidion, has been in place for nearly a decade, and has delivered significant benefits in moving flow related information from paper forms to more accessible digital information. It has also supported digital handover, referrals to specialist teams and provided intelligence around length of stay. The trust will be the first to upgrade from ExtraMed to Miya Flow. It will also have the potential to use the new system to support virtual wards in the community. Kate Quirke, CEO for Alcidion, said: “Patient flow has become a central part of immediate focus for digital technology in healthcare as hospitals aim to improve efficiency at a time of huge demand, and as integrated care systems look to flow systems to help support command and control across their footprint. I’m particularly excited to expand our work with East Lancashire NHS Trust and to have the opportunity to help to add additional value to the trust’s systems and digital plans. I look forward to seeing benefits emerge for patients and the people delivering care.”

SS&C to add 50 jobs in Burnley Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) announced it is creating a new customer service centre in Burnley, creating an initial 50 new roles and bringing a range of employment opportunities to the area. The centre will focus on administration operations and will grow the scope of support SS&C already provides to many of the U.K.’s leading financial services clients. The positions include Client Services Apprentices, Senior Associates, Team Leaders and Managers, and will be filled between March and May.

“We are excited to establish and grow our Burnley operations further,” said Matt Kemp, Chief Operating Officer, SS&C Global Investor and Distribution Solutions (GIDS). “I’ve been impressed with the enthusiasm and support of the residents, the University of Central Lancashire and Burnley Council. In addition, I am confident the talent we add from Burnley will allow us to enhance and improve the services SS&C provides to our clients.” Councillor Mark Townsend, the council’s executive member for economy and growth, said: “Burnley Council is pleased to welcome

SS&C to the borough. Burnley Council is dedicated to attracting and supporting businesses to create job opportunities and to generate a thriving and exciting local economy. The Council has been working with SS&C and other partners including Burnley College, over the past few months to support their relocation plans and to ensure that residents are able to access the jobs on offer. SS&C are a high-profile business with a global reach and it is fantastic news that they are locating here.” SS&C will take up office space at the Business First premises on Empire Way.

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News Work has commenced on Pioneer Place

Work has started on the much-anticipated multi-million pound Pioneer Place leisure complex that will transform part of Burnley town centre. The £23 million scheme, which will include a seven-screen cinema and five retail and leisure units plus a 226-space car park, is set to be completed in late summer 2023 and opened in the autumn of that year. The multi-screen cinema will be operated by REEL Cinemas which will continue to operate from its current site in Manchester Road, Burnley, until it moves to Pioneer Place. The Manchester Road site will then be re-developed for occupation by supermarket chain Lidl. The adjoining Star pub will remain unaffected. It is estimated the construction of Pioneer Place will support around 180 jobs, with a further 100-plus new jobs being created in the cinema and supporting food outlets. The work will be carried out by the council’s development partner Maple Grove Developments, part of the Eric Wright Group. Pioneer Place has secured funding from Burnley borough and Lancashire county councils, the Government’s Getting Building Fund administered by Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP)., and fashion company and the borough’s largest employer boohoo. Burnley Council leader Councillor Afrasiab Anwar said: “It’s fantastic to see this major project get under way. Burnley Council has been determined to forge ahead with this exciting and ambitious project and now it is becoming a reality. “Pioneer Place will bring new visitors to Burnley town centre during the day and into

the evening, deliver new jobs and support the growth of the rapidly-expanding UCLan campus. It will help diversify what the town centre has to offer to local residents and visitors alike and help boost the local economy.” Nik Puttnam, senior development manager at Maple Grove Developments, said: “The partnership with Burnley Council has overcome a great number of challenges to reach this point and the project team must be congratulated for their unwavering commitment to the scheme and to the continued regeneration of Burnley town centre. “With the start of construction now underway our vision to create a leisure quarter which will diversify the evening economy here in Burnley is finally being realised and we look forward to completing the development in early autumn 2023.” Kailash Suri, managing director of REEL Cinemas, said: “We are delighted that work will be underway shortly on our new REEL Cinema Burnley, and that we will be able to offer our customers old and new a truly outstanding cinemagoing experience, the likes of which is currently unavailable in the town. “REEL Cinemas prides itself on offering our audience members great customer service, complete comfort and value for money. The new REEL Cinema Burnley will continue to give the local community somewhere to spend quality time with family and friends.” John Lyttle, CEO of the boohoo group, which has invested in the project, said: “As a long-standing support of Burnley, which has been home to our international distribution centre for over a decade, we are

delighted to see the launch of this exciting project, which will enhance the area for the local community, including thousands of our own team who live locally. “The council has fought hard to ensure this project comes to life and we look forward to seeing it come to fruition.” Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham said: “The Pioneer Place development will add a new dimension to the town centre. It will bring further private investment into our borough and provide residents with an attractive retail and leisure offering, completely regenerating the area towards Standish Street.” County Councillor Aidy Riggott, LCC’s cabinet member for economic development and growth, said: “Pioneer Place is an important milestone in the ongoing transformation of Burnley. “It’s also an important project for Lancashire, which is why the county council has contributed £3m towards the project. “Pioneer Place will bring significant regeneration to part of the town centre and is an exciting prospect not just for the people of Burnley but for the whole of Lancashire. “It will also create hundreds of jobs, which will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy as it recovers from the pandemic.” Pioneer Place forms part of a wider town centre masterplan to attract millions of pounds of investment into boosting Burnley town centre. It follows recent investment in improvements to the town centre, the creation of a Heritage Action Zone, and the council’s purchase of Charter Walk shopping centre to help secure its future.

Recycle-IT & Crow Wood join forces once again in sustainability project Burnley Bondholders Recycle-IT are one of the UK’s leading IT disposal and asset management service providers. They care about the environment that we live and work within and strive to work towards a circular economy for IT assets. This has lead the company to again, partner up with another Burnley Bondholder, Crow Wood Leisure, after the national success of their ‘Sustainability Project’ which has now led to Recycle-IT pledge to plant one tree for every one tone of E-Waste they collect from their clients and partners. They will also pledge to plant one tree for every one laptop that is donated to their refurbishment programme. Their popular sustainability programme will also see local community schemes and national charities receive donations to under privileged children and adults both locally and on a national scale. Which in turn will allow everyone access to I.T equipment. RecycleIT receives approximately over 300 tons of E-waste on a national scale which they either refurb, reuse, or recycle with less

than 20% of this volume is classed as endof-life product with a total of 0% landfill. This latest donation has seen both Burnley Business join forces once again and add to the fantastic developed wildlife sanctuary already in place at Crow Wood. The most recent plantation by the companies saw trees such as Sycamore, Apple, Walnut, Horse Chestnut, Rowan and Giant Redwoods be added to the thousands of trees already on site that have been planted by Crow Wood. Several thousand of these were also planted by the Ribble Rivers Trust who both companies partner with as part of their schemes. Back in 2001, 25,000 trees were planted in partnership with the Forest of Burnley, and when the Crow Wood Hotel was built, 1,000 trees were planted to make up for the land that was cleared for the construction, with a further 3,750 native English trees planted this spring by the resort and an additional 4,000 planted by the Ribble Rivers. Andrew Brown also organised a huge clean-up of the River Calder with groups of volunteers, who sadly found

everything from laptops to bicycles. Andrew Brown said, “It’s great to continue to work and develop our plantations with RecycleIT and see the partnership grow from strength to strength. The work Rob and the team do around offering a sustainable products and service is a great way to incentive clients whilst also helping locals to enjoy the facility we are still developing here on site. This is a long term scheme and we will continue to plant on site for the next 20-plus years” Robert Doherty said, “We would like to extend our thanks to Andy and the team at Crow Wood for allowing us to contribute to an already flourishing project. The work that has already been done on site is spectacular and we are grateful to be able to have a long standing partnership with the guys here. Later this year towards the back end of the year we will also make another significate donation and continue to offer a sustainable service to our clients aiming to collected around 50,000 units on an annual basis meaning we will plant more trees on site in conjunction with our company pledge.”

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Lisa Sourbutts, founder of HRX People and Cube HR

Burnley business uses £10,000 grant to launch no-nonsense HR software A Burnley HR business that is taking the industry by storm has launched a new HR software platform using £10,000 of grant money to help take it to market. HRX People, led by Burnley entrepreneur Lisa Sourbutts, secured £10,000 through Burnley Council from the Growth and Innovation Grant Fund, to put towards marketing of the new software. The software allows a nononsense approach to managing people and was designed by managers, for managers. “We were thrilled to secure £10,000 via the council, it shows they have a belief in us both

as a relatively new company ourselves and also with our new venture. They’ve provided us with confidence that our software will be a success and we can create more jobs in the borough. We’re proud to set up a brand new tech company right here in Burnley and the council really made the process of applying for the grant easy,” Lisa told Burnley.co.uk. The launch has seen a large influx of businesses sign up to use the HR software and, at a price of just £1 per employee per month, it has been made accessible to all. You can sign your business up for a demo and 30-day free trial here.

SO, WHY IS HRX PEOPLE DIFFERENT? For those of us who manage people, having to navigate the many HR processes, systems and paperwork can be something of a headache. As the leader of a growing team, Lisa only knows this too well and provided us with a demo as to why HRX People makes the role of a manager that bit easier. “You’d be amazed at how many smaller companies in particular use paper files and spreadsheets to keep track of all their people-related data, including application forms. It really doesn’t need to be that way. HRX People is modern, easy to use and has everything in one place – holidays, sickness, work anniversaries, birthdays, CVs, PDRS, disciplinaries…it’s all there. “But it’s more than just a record-holding software. You can pull reports to see certain trends quickly, for example, does the same person keep missing work on a Friday? Or, if I want to book a holiday myself, at a quick glance I can see who is off when and make sure we have enough resource in. And to make it even easier, you can do all of this on a tablet, laptop or phone. So, if you have a spare five minutes to tackle some admin, you can get on to the app and see all of your actions at a glance,” Lisa explained. Aside from the fact that it takes a huge admin burden off managers, it also helps

businesses achieve a more sustainable approach to HR. With no need for printing, it also removes the need for that packed filing cabinet. At £1 per employee per month, it’s a great entrylevel price so no company is excluded from the benefits of going paperless. Lisa, also owns the highly successful CUBE HR who have made waves recently as a result of the many (many!) awards they’ve won.  In the past 12 months alone, the team has taken home HR Hero Award, BIBA for Service Business of the Year, Red Rose Award for Customer Service, HIVE Award for Micro Business, New Recruit of the Year, SME Most Trusted HR Consultancy 2022, SME Best HR Support & Employment Law Specialists, SME Most Outstanding HR Support and we could see their trophy cabinet heaving when we visited their office at Business First on Liverpool Road. The team now hope to be a market disruptor for HR software, and whilst HRX People is an off-the-shelf product, it can be flexible to each client. A huge well done to the team for growing not one but now two businesses in Burnley and we wish them all the best with their software launch and recruitment drive across both brands. For more information please go to www.hrxpeople.com

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Fagan & Whalley acquire Welsh logistics company The team at long-established logistics company, Fagan & Whalley Ltd., headquartered in Burnley, is pleased to announce the expansion of the company’s operations with the acquisition of Newport, South Wales based logistics company, Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd. With a fleet of 170 vehicles and five operational sites across the UK, including a 200,000 sq. ft. warehousing and distribution depot recently launched in Blackburn, Fagan & Whalley’s already substantial offering is boosted by the additional 39 commercial vehicles, 40,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space, and strategically located distribution depot gained in the acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd. Fagan & Whalley Ltd. is a people-first operation, and valuing the team comes as a core element of the company’s philosophy. With no initial plans to make any changes to services currently being offered by both companies, the priority in the earliest stages is being placed on ensuring teams across both organisations continue to receive the support they need to continue working effectively. “Following a period of continued growth and development, we saw this as a valuable opportunity to strengthen our geographical position and embark on the next step in our

plans for expansion,” says Fagan & Whalley Business Strategy Director, Sam Fagan. “We’re extremely proud to be welcoming the Alan R Jones team on board and to be acquiring the brand as part of the Fagan & Whalley family. It’s a match that’s not only strategic, but one that makes sense. Alan R Jones & Sons is a business that, having been built up from an initially small operation just like ours was, holds similar core values and celebrates an excellent reputation in Wales and across the South West. It will be beneficial to have additional strategic locations functioning in our network, and we’re looking forward to working with the impressive, stable, and diverse customer base that the Alan R Jones team has worked hard to develop over their 50 years in business. “This move to develop our network and operations comes as a vital part of our wider business plans to orchestrate continual growth and expand into new locations, particularly in the South West. It has provided an opportunity for us to increase our customer base and streamline our operations to ultimately become more efficient in our work. There’s substantial potential for further scale and growth, and we’re really looking forward to what promises to be a bright future for Fagan

& Whalley Ltd. and Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd.” Ray Clegg, former Managing Director of Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd., commented: “It had become an obvious strategic move for the business to look at new opportunities, and when we had a discussion with the team at Fagan & Whalley, it was immediately clear that they put their people at the core of what they do, with a reputation that’s second to none, and I am truly delighted that Alan R Jones & Sons will now move forward into the future with new leadership and new opportunities to cement its status as a service-driven, peopleled, award-winning organisation. We would like to extend our thanks to Stuart Laight at SJL Advisory for leading the acquisition process, alongside Rebecca Johnson at Lewis Ballard Accountants, our legal support team, headed by Martyn Davies at Harrison Clarke Rickerby” Fagan & Whalley would like to thank Neil Carpenter, advisor from FSS Associates; Brett Cooper, who provided legal support from Backhouse Jones; and Azets, who delivered accountancy advice throughout the acquisition. The support received was outstanding, providing their expert knowledge and assistance throughout this process.

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SBS hits 50-YEAR MILESTONE The team at Burnley-based mechanical and electrical engineering company, SBS, is excited to celebrate 50 years of being in business! Established in 1972 by long-time friends Steven Wilkinson, Barrie Bamford, and Stephen Crane, SBS was set up to deliver electrical engineering services to domestic and commercial clients in and around Pendle. Fifty years on, following a successful buyout that was completed in 2015, SBS is now recognised as a specialist in the North West for the provision of electrical and mechanical engineering services to clients across all sectors and industries, including for hospitals, schools, manufacturing and production facilities, and local authorities. “Since joining the company back in 1990, it’s been a pleasure to watch it grow and evolve into what it is today,” says Alistair Brown, Managing Director at SBS. “I came on board as an Electrical Engineering apprentice following a 3-week work placement over thirty years ago. In the time I’ve been here, the company has gone from strength to strength, and it’s very exciting to see SBS celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Having worked my way up within the company and spent time working as a qualified electrician, eventually gaining experience

running some fairly sizeable projects myself, it was a proud moment for me to have my work recognised by the three founders back in 2002, when they approached me to discuss their long-term plans for the business. At that time, they outlined the potential for me to move into an office-based role with the view to eventually taking on a directorial role at some point in the future. I made the move into the office and became Contracts Manager in 2006, and the big move to Managing Director later came in 2016. “Since I made the move into the role of Managing Director, there have been a number of significant changes implemented in order to facilitate further growth for the business, including the acquisition of another local electrical contracting company – Safe Electrical – in 2018. With this acquisition, we integrated the company’s owner, Liam Mulready, into our own team, welcoming him on board as our Commercial Director in a bid to develop the M&E turnkey package arm of the business.” “We’re all very excited to be celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary this year, and we have a number of events planned in the calendar to mark the occasion,” says SBS Commercial Director, Liam Mulready. “Later on

this year, a number of us will be taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for Pendleside Hospice and Manchester Children’s Hospital, and in July we’ll be hosting a 50th birthday party at Finsley Gate in Burnley, which is set to be attended by the company’s three founders, as well as previous team members and some of our long-standing clients. We can’t wait! “Looking ahead into 2022 and beyond, we’re excited to continue with our plans for further development, and have another acquisition planned which will allow us to expand our controls services,” says Liam. “As a company with a proud 50-year history, maintaining and building upon the strong reputation that the original founders succeeded in establishing all those years ago is one of our core priorities. “Whilst it’s our time to head up the business now, our shared aim is to ensure our staff, clients and partners are well looked after so that, at some point in the future, we can pass a successful business down once more to a new generation of engineers who are establishing themselves in the industry, with the hope that fifty years from now, the SBS team will be celebrating a century in business.”

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Burnley named as key location by Barclays Eagle Labs The Landmark in Burnley has continued its growth as one of the most thriving co-working and digital workspaces in the UK by being listed on the Barclays Eagle Labs website as one of their ‘unique locations.’ Cementing Burnley’s ever-growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading ‘Tech Towns,’ The Landmark and Burnley is now listed on their website alongside other major towns and cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Belfast – https:// labs.uk.barclays/community/the-landmark. The Landmark became an independent site partner of Barclays Eagle Labs back in 2019, less than a year after its opening following a spectacular multi-millionpound transformation of the iconic Grade II listed, former Burnley Grammar School in the heart of Burnley town centre. Barclays Eagle Labs provides a platform to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, in order to drive digital skills development and to help grow the economy through innovation and change. Landmark members, burgeoning startups, entrepreneurs and tech businesses seeking to grow and develop, have access to an unrivalled abundance of support and services, delivered by the team of skilled experts from worldwide

leading banking group, Barclays. Services provided include ongoing business support, on-site support team, access to financial experts, a national network of entrepreneurs, exclusive business events, access to the Eagle Labs network, prototyping and guidance, as well as access to hightech equipment. Claire Rhodes, General Manager at The Landmark, said: “We have been an independent site partner of Barclays Eagle Labs for some time now and our members really value their help and advice. “To see The Landmark and Burnley listed alongside some of the UK’s biggest towns and cities is a sight to behold, and we are looking forward to welcoming more young start-ups and entrepreneurs to our site and to open up more exciting opportunities for businesses in the local area. “We currently boast a wide variety of clients, from banks and lawyers, to accountants and training providers, all of which have experienced fantastic growth here at The Landmark.” Darren O’Brien, Eco System Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs, commented: “The building aesthetically here is gorgeous, but you come inside and you can really

see the vibrancy of the businesses that are in here, the different support that is available and all the amenities are on point, from the event space, the meeting rooms, the offices and the co-working space, it’s a beautiful building and you can see how it can help and support businesses grow and scale.” Mr O’Brien added: “Some of the benefits that you get by being an Eagle Labs member include access to our mentors, the programmes that we offer such as funding, as well as a great events calendar which we run nationally and locally throughout the year. “Whether you’re a one-person band or a more established SME, if you’re looking for basic business support or how to expand internationally, Eagle Labs is here to support.” The Landmark’s Business Club is a fully flexible workspace offering high-quality, affordable flexible monthly co-working memberships and pay-as-you-go hot desking options, with access to meeting rooms, large event and conference facilities, as well as a fully licensed café bar. The Landmark’s coworking space was also recently named as one of the top 10 in the UK by The Daily Express. You can learn more about The Landmark’s partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs www. landmarkburnley.co.uk/barclays-eagle-labs/

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boohoo Group partner with CottonConnect Burnley Bondholder and fashion giant, boohoo Group has announced the launch of its sustainable range – made from cotton grown sustainably – in partnership with CottonConnect, having trained 2,500 farmers about the benefits of more sustainable cotton production and good business practices. Creating a more transparent supply chain which allows the business to trace the cotton used to make their customers favourite garments back to the village they were grown in. The CottonConnect partnership educates farmers about the benefits of more sustainable production methods, which the farmers themselves say produces a better yield and higher net income which is allowing them to give better education and health facilities to their children. Nothing is wasted, as during the cleaning process the seeds are captured and used to either replanted or used as a by-product to create cooking oil or as fuel in a local factory. It empowers the farmers with the knowledge around the benefits of reducing the use of pesticides, an action which has resulted in the honeybees returning to the cotton field allowing the farmers to produce their own honey, providing an additional revenue stream. The process allows clear traceability and the TraceBale system provides data enabling the business to trace and track the cotton throughout the supply chain journey. It starts on the farm and

picking the final cotton from the 2021 harvest. The cotton is then cleaned using a process called ginning and transported from the field to be spun into yarn, then woven into fabric and dyed. Finally, the fabric is manufactured into the final garment before being photographed ready for the customer to buy. Andrew Reaney – Director of Responsible Sourcing & Product Operations said, “We are delighted to be partnering with CottonConnect and the individual farmers in Pakistan. I have been able to see the project first-hand and the benefits the CottonConnect program provides, including in-depth training, a better yield of cotton, lower costs, and environmental benefits. We are committed to supporting the farmers and it is only year one of this partnership, we are looking forward to seeing what the future holds.” Abou Bakar, Programme Manager at CottonConnect commented, “The key lies in empowering the smallholder farmers and landless workers who form the backbone of the rural economies to grow their incomes and improve their livelihoods by raising agriculture productivity, protecting the ecosystem as well. Sustainable practices lead towards food safety and business continuity. We have connected with the cotton farmers to bring measurable improvements in the rural livelihood and allied supply chains.”

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News Zigaflow makes business growth solution accessible for all A Burnley-based international software company has introduced changes to improve the accessibility of growthenabling business automation software for small and medium-sized businesses. The software provided by, Burnley Bondholder, Zigaflow enables businesses to carry out daily business processes more efficiently, saving time and money. There is now no upfront investment needed to introduce the transformative software into businesses and prices have been reduced to start from just £199 per month, which covers up to three users and customer support. Euan Aitken, Sales & Marketing Director at Zigaflow, said: “All businesses should

be able to access technology which enables them to grow – it should not only be available to large enterprises. “This is why we decided to take the bold move of dramatically reforming our pricing structure to make it affordable for all businesses to get the benefits that can be gained through automations. “Response so far has been even greater than we anticipated, which is fantastic. Helping businesses to grow is what gets us up in the morning – now we can help even more to succeed.” Price reductions have been made possible by enabling businesses to take more control over the software set-up process.

Euan adds: “Unlike many other software packages, Zigaflow can easily be tailored to suit the specific needs of individual businesses, across many different sectors. “By providing guidance and support to enable customers to introduce the software in a way that works best for them, while getting the most benefit from key functionality in the software, we’re empowering businesses to streamline their processes, automate repetitive business tasks and improve communication. Ultimately, giving them a gear change to grow their business.” Zigaflow supports improvements in processes across sales, operations and service. To find out more visit zigaflow.com

Strong growth for Low Carbon Energy Burnley-based Low Carbon Energy has entered 2022 with a 300% increase in turnover compared to the start of pandemic. The smart energy solutions provider has recorded a four-million-pound turnover, from their UK base, whilst also performing from their base in the Republic of Ireland, where the company has reached one million pounds for the first time. “It is an incredible time for our business,” explains Gerard Ennis, managing director at Low Carbon Energy. “Enquiries have doubled in number, with the value of the projects also on the rise over the last twelve months,

demonstrating that an increasing number of businesses are interested in becoming sustainable and benefiting from creating their own renewable energy.” “Our growth is not set to slow down any time soon. We have ambitious goals for our next financial year, targeting to grow to over five million pounds in the UK and two million pounds in Ireland. “ The company has made some strong partnerships in 2021, including a deal with Drax Power as their solar panels’ provider throughout the UK. The team has also completed the UK’s largest SolarEdge project, a 2.7MW system

for Boohoo in Burnley, Lancashire. Other work completed included a 1.7MW solar energy project for the NHS, showcasing the variety of sectors Low Carbon Energy is now working within. 2021 saw the addition of a new Operations Manager and Solar PV Designer. The growing team achieved their ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, and over the last eleven years can proudly confirm that, through their installations, Low Carbon Energy has contributed to a 12,000 tonnes of carbon reduction, equal to 75,000 trees. The company is actively looking for new talent to join their strong team.

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News A care agency with a difference moves to the heart of Burnley On Friday 26th November, To Me To You Care agency had their grand opening on 27-29 Manchester Road, Burnley. Burnley. co.uk attended the opening and was greeted with open arms by their bubbly, friendly staff. It became immediately apparent that this isn’t your average care agency… Even from the outside the stylish décor will tell you this care agency is ahead of the curve. Owner and founder Ben Morton has found that typical recruitment companies lack a personal touch. This is important to Ben and his family due to the special health needs and learning difficulties his brother Oliver had. Sadly, Oliver passed away in 2011 aged 20 from cardiac arrest and celebrating his life was the inspiration for Ben and his mother to set up To Me To You Support care agency. To Me To You’s staff are thoroughly vetted and paid more than the industry standard minimum wage, as Ben wants the care profession to be one that people aspire to make a difference in. The agency’s outstanding Google reviews and expansion plans mean they are constantly hiring. It is quite fitting then, that Ben has moved to the heart of Burnley Town Centre, a vibrant and thriving area. “I’m from Burnley anyway and so was Oliver, so I already know that this community

is something special. The space we’ve got on Manchester Road is perfect to build our brand and become a pillar of the area – we’ve already had an exceptional welcome from businesses.” “Our first move was to join the Burnley Bondholders. It really helps having this strong network of local businesses, large and small, that all have a vested interest in the town.” Ben then explained about the pandemic, and how this has affected his business, “Demand for nurses and care workers have been high for along time but this demand has increased massively since the pandemic. It’s important for people to know that we are a reputable, family-run business and we make sure staff are properly looked after in these difficult times.” “We are always recruiting. If anyone has found themselves out of a job – especially as a result of COVID-19 get in touch!,” Ben urged. To Me To You provides services for vulnerable service users aged 9 to 99 in Greater Manchester and nearby locations such as Burnley, Blackburn, Nelson and Accrington. Its stringently-vetted employees work in settings such as care homes, assisted living facilities and children’s homes. If you want to find out more about working for the agency or enquiring about its services, contact Ben and his team on 01254 781542.

Rapid IT secures prestigious universities contract A Padiham-based IT asset management specialist has secured a prestigious framework agreement to deliver IT recycling services to universities nationwide. The business is well placed to do so given their logistical location and state of the art secure ITAD processing facility. Rapid IT, in Padiham, fought off competition from 17 UK businesses to be named one of the top three suppliers for five consortia connected to UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), a formal entity supporting collaborative procurement within Higher and Further Education. The UKUPC requires suppliers to embed responsible and ethical procurement, sustainable supply chain management and social value into their services, all of which are mirrored within Rapid IT’s own company vision.

Jack Bannister, Rapid IT’s Managing Director said: “Rapid IT’s purpose goes far beyond profit. We are constantly striving to make positive changes in the world for the benefit of our customers, community and the environment. We are a business passionate about our own green credentials and are committed to helping our customers attain their sustainability objectives.” To maximise the higher levels of the waste hierarchy, redundant assets with operational functionality and value are collected, transported and processed with the intention of reuse and in support of a circular economy. Assets and equipment with no residual value are processed for recycling and recovery in line with Rapid IT’s zero waste to landfill policy. In addition to their green credentials, Rapid IT utilises solar energy, electric cars and smart

lighting. They also offset their employees’ carbon impact, operate a cycle-to-work scheme and plants trees on behalf of their customers. David Yates, Category Manager at the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium, said: “Rapid IT is a very welcome addition to the framework and will be a great asset to all of the UKUPC members that have access to their services. Their knowledge, experience and acumen will be key in ensuring that e-waste disposal is achieved both responsibly and compliantly.” Social value is showcased by Rapid IT’s Tech 4 All Kids campaign whereby donations are made to schools and charities to help address the issue of digital poverty. Having the opportunity to partner with the UKUPC consortia and likeminded institutions will be a great boost to this campaign.

Burnley’s town centre bucks declining sales trend Burnley is top for the least amount of lost sales during the pandemic, according to Centre for Cities. The town lost just eight weeks worth of sales during COVID, compared to Manchester, which was hit the hardest with a loss of 41 weeks of sales.

Granada Reports came to Burnley to speak to some of the independent shops, including Cosy Coffee, Sweet William florists and Labels for Cares. They also met Debbie Hernon, manager of Charter Walk Shopping Centre and leader of Burnley Council Afrasiab Anwar.

Why Burnley is bucking the trend of high street losses due to the Covid pandemic Monday 24 January 2022, 6:28pm. Video report by Emma Sweeney. (source: ITV GRANADA website) A town in Lancashire is being held up as a beacon of hope after it managed to fend off the worst financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on its high streets. Burnley, which barely saw a drop in sales, is the least affected place in the country according to a new report into 62 of the nation’s towns and cities. The think tank Centre for Cities says Burnley’s town centre lost just 8 weeks of sales during the pandemic – making it the least affected in the country. The same research found Manchester, Wigan, Preston and Liverpool have each lost more than half a year’s worth of high street sales. So why is Burnley bucking the trend? One reason could be the determination to adapt and carry on for those businesses which were able to. The town’s designer charity shop Labels For Cares harnessed the power of the internet, using Facebook Lives and moving sales online. Bosses at Cosy Coffee on St James’s St decided to stay open and introduce take out. Manager Charlotte Forrester said, “We sold food for anybody who wants to come

down. It was somewhere for them to get out of the house. If they were stuck in and they had nobody with them at home, they could come down here and talk to us, see other people outside and sit outside.” Amanda Hanson from Sweet William Florists says the government’s Covid-19 support was one of the main factors which enabled them to remain open. She said, “There were a lot of people who lost a lot of people during Covid, so sadly behind the scenes we were able to help them to bury their loved ones. The government was great throughout definitely and that’s why we’re still here today.” The manager of the town’s main shopping centre, Chartered Walk, puts the town’s success down to its local links. Amanda Hernon said, “We are a real community centre and that has really shown throughout the pandemic. People have wanted to support Burnley.” While many other towns and cities in the north west have suffered more of a proportionate loss than Burnley, researchers say that is likely to be because of higher rents and a lack of custom from office workers. With a recent lifting of restrictions,

however, those places are likely to quickly recover. There are fears that while government support may have protected smaller towns such as Burnley throughout the pandemic, it may have simply paused long-term decline. Paul Swinney, Director of Policy and Research at Centre For Cities, said “The good news for a place like Burnley is that government grants seem to have sheltered it from the worst of the pandemic. “The worry is that this might actually store pain for the future. “It may be that we don’t actually start to feel the impacts of the pandemic until we start opening up the economy again into later this year and next year. “We might actually start to see a rise of closures once more.” Council leader Afrasiab Anwar MBE disagrees. He said, “It’s about the long term sustainability, so what we have to do is ensure that we have the relationships, have new ideas, and have a vision for what we want our town centre to be. And that’s exactly what we’ll be doing is working with all key partners to ensure that we get to them.”

News BCW takes over former Lotus plant Burnley-based BCW Manufacturing Group and Lotus Cars are pleased to announce the result of a collaborative project which will see BCW take over the operation of the former Lotus Lightweight Structures Anodising (LLSA) plant in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. LLSA is where aluminium chassis components for Lotus sports cars are anodised. This ‘win-win’ move allows Lotus to focus efforts on core business processes at a critical time in its new sports car programme – including the Lotus Emira – and to enable greater manufacturing volumes in the future. For BCW, it means the opportunity to take on additional treatment processes which are an area of operational excellence. As a current Tier One supplier within the automotive industry, BCW is a natural fit to take over the operation of the Wellingborough site, which Lotus had operated the site since

2009. Under BCW it will become the responsibility of Dr Andy Wilson, Managing Director, BCW Treatments. Claire Whelan, Managing Director, Ansuka Group – the holding company of BCW Manufacturing Group – commented: “We are pleased to secure Wellingborough and its current workforce, the site will more than double our anodising capacity. Anodising is the perfect treatment for lightweight sports vehicles such as the Lotus Emira. We offer an aluminium anodising service of the highest standard, providing an end product for lightweight bonded aluminium structures where bond durability and corrosion resistance are equally critical. BCW offers added focus on enhanced sustainability of the anodising process, a perfect fit for the Lotus platforms.” Claire added: “We have been busy working to ensure the

transition to BCW is as smooth as possible. We have a fantastic team to help deliver this and we are looking forward to running the first programmes from the new site. Working collaboratively with the management at Lotus has been refreshing and we are excited to be able to support Lotus’ increased production volume plans by taking on the responsibility of anodising. Having a Midlands presence is strategically important to our long-term vision in BCW’s growth, Wellingborough now enhances and strengthens BCW capabilities. With the 20 jobs already in Wellingborough, this grows the BCW group to in excess of 300 staff, additionally our manufacturing footprint has grown to 310,000 square feet across the UK.” Carl Elston, Executive Director – Quality, Lotus Cars, said: “We are pleased to pass the anodising business over to BCW, which will give us the flexibility and

efficiency improvements that go hand-in-hand with the planned production of the Lotus Emira. When we pioneered the use of extruded, anodised and bonded aluminium in the automotive industry, starting with the Lotus Elise in 1995, it was a technology that benefited from low volumes. Now, with our advanced new sub-assembly manufacturing operation in Norwich, our new assembly facility at our sports car HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, and with BCW’s help, we can increase our vehicle production volumes substantially.” Carl added: “I would like to thank the skilled Wellingborough team for their hard work, passion, dedication and enthusiasm over the years and wish them the very best for their future with BCW. They can all be proud of the fact that they contributed to the success of such iconic models as the Elise, Exige and Evora – and are already contributing to the success of the Lotus Emira.”

VEKA’s Neil Evans becomes Burnley Bondholder chair

Neil Evans, VEKA UK MD

Neil Evans, the MD of VEKA plc, has been announced as the new chair of Burnley Bondholders. Burnley Bondholders, which now has more than 200 members, was formed to drive forward the borough’s ambitions of becoming a place where businesses could flourish, and businesses wanted to invest. The Burnley brand and Burnley Bondholder scheme is led by the Focus Burnley Group, of which Neil Evans is the new chair. He will carry out his duties alongside his role at VEKA – a leading manufacturer of uPVC profile used to fabricate window and doors. At its 35-acre Burnley based factory, VEKA employs over 400 people, the majority

of whom live in the local area. Neil Evans, VEKA UK MD He said: “It’s been a challenging time for our town over the past couple of years, but I’ve been amazed at how the Burnley Bondholders and other businesses, along with our community groups and residents, have pulled together during this period. “I’ve been hugely impressed by the passion for Burnley, not only in VEKA, but across all the businesses in our borough. This was evident within the first hour of my interview for my role at VEKA with my predecessor Dave Jones. “It’s an honour to have firstly, joined the Focus Burnley

Group and secondly, to have subsequently become the new chair. I look forward to working with the bondholders, Burnley Borough Council and our other partners to help steer the town further into recovery and to attract further investment to Burnley, which includes the recent announcements about UCLan and Burnley College expansions and work starting on Pioneer Place.” Commenting on the appointment, Mick Cartledge, CEO of Burnley Borough Council, said: “Neil will make a fantastic chair, he’s made an impactful contribution to the borough already and I look forward to working more closely with him.”

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Feature : John Spencer Textiles

The Burnley textiles manufacturer flying the flag 150 years later If you’ve ever waited in traffic close to The Range and B&M in Burnley (and let’s face it, we all have), you may have noticed the huge new advertising screen. But did you know the screen is fixed to the building of a British textile manufacturer, that’s been flying the flag for Burnley for 150 years? John Spencer Textiles has made quality woven textiles since 1871. John Spencer was a farmer in Briercliffe who came to Burnley as a weaver before setting up as a grocer in Finsley Gate. His son John worked in Clifton Mill and ended up becoming the manager at 21. The two Johns and brother James set up a weaving business in 1871, moving into Trafalgar Mill under the Room and Power initiative. Room and Power is where weavers could rent looms at a mill, using the power of the mill’s steam engine. (Interesting fact: Room + Power is the brand name of the new flexible working space at Padiham Town Hall. If you’re interested in taking space, please contact info@burnley.co.uk) After becoming too large for Trafalgar Mill, the Spencers moved into their current location at Ashfield Mill, as well as taking on looms in other mills. By

1913, and after building another mill in Rosegrove, they managed 2,442 looms. The business was handed down the generations and is currently held by David Collinge, who shares a different surname as his father took over the business from his uncle. Burnley.co.uk was privileged to have a tour of the mill which, despite its rich heritage, has embraced technology and has quite the set-up. The scale of the machinery is incredible and the techniques impressive. Alongside the machinery, highlyskilled craftspeople design the fabrics and should a thread break, they do a hand-tied special weaver’s knot to fix the problem.

Rich in history, but relevant in a modern world “We don’t stand still here, online sales increased by 250 per cent during the pandemic. As a business, you have to adapt. We’re fortunate in that everything is made on site, and as a British manufacturer, we could help our customers navigate the

business issues that resulted from Brexit. “We have over 50 employees and when you buy from us, you’re buying from a business where Burnley people are making the products. I think transparency of supply chains is a key issue at the moment and we’re proud of the local talent pool we have. We also train apprentices in-house as weaving and sewing are truly specialist skills. The support we give our staff, and the family environment means we have a very low employee turnover,” chairman David Collinge told us. As we’ve all seen from the pandemic, home interiors and DIY boomed, a big reason why sales shot up. But incredibly, we learnt on our visit that textiles form the backbone of filtration, engineering, parachutes, F1 cars, Boeing 757’s, wind turbine blades…the list is endless. As well as the big name of John Spencer, you may have heard of Ian Mankin. This textile brand has showrooms in London and is actually a sister brand to John Spencer. It regularly features in home magazines, so where does that brand fit into the Burnley story?

“Ian Mankin was my first customer; he was selling furnishing fabrics in London. When he told me he wanted to retire, I took the opportunity, and we purchased the business in 2008. It made sense and it’s amazing to think there are showrooms in London and around the world, filled with fabrics that are made right here in Burnley,” David said. They release one Ian Mankin collection a year, which are incredibly well received in the interiors press. But David is keen to make sure that the business still looks at ways to evolve, and one big agenda is the green one. “The textile industry can get a bad rep for how energy intensive it can be, and John Spencer has a responsibility to lessen any impact. We do several things, such as donating leftover fabrics to charities to make bunting or children’s toys, and we partner with Burnley College to provide fabrics for their textiles students. Cushion cover pads are often made from leftover textiles or recycled plastic bottles,” David explained. It’s certainly an incredible achievement to have been going for 150 years AND to have see business boom over the past two years. So, next time you’re waiting for that red light to turn green, you’ll know exactly what lies behind the big screen! David Collinge

Feature : API Design & Build

The two-year-old advanced manufacturing business that’s making waves

f you work in Burnley, chances are you’re aware of how impressive our advanced manufacturing and engineering sector is (and if you aren’t, get yourself over to burnley. co.uk asap to find out the amazing sectors we house here!) In fact, we have a 37-acre site at Innovation Drive on Bancroft Road dedicated to our impressive manufacturing and engineering capability. When main occupiers, the established Ansuka Group, learned that the aerospace tooling company next door was unfortunately going into administration in late 2019, they leaped at the opportunity to broaden their offering to manufacturing in

the UK and increase their square footage on Innovation Drive. As part of the acquisition, Ansuka were able to retain an amazing calibre of designers, engineers, toolmakers, and innovators, as well as inheriting legacy contracts with the Ministry of Defence and more. The newly named API Design & Build became part of the Ansuka Group in February 2019, under which also lie the BCW Engineering and BCW Treatment brands. Needless to say, BCW is something of a Burnley stalwart and is looking forward to celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. The group commands a huge 250,000 sq ft site on Innovation Drive,

relationship with Barnfield, who own the site. As a group to have a £35 million turnover and new growth with the addition of API Design & Build, it has been a real success story. With perhaps some preconceptions of API Design & Build being just another aerospace tooling company, their head of marketing, Claire Cassie, explained that certainly isn’t the case now. API has diversified significantly since integrating with their sister company, DEM Automation & Workholding, and now boasts tooling, fabrication, controls, automation, and bespoke machine building capabilities supplied to an array of industry sectors throughout the UK and Europe. Recent projects include the bespoke design and manufacture of a production solution for PORTAKABIN. Working with the Ministry of Defence means that there are strict security protocols and site restrictions; photographs are strictly prohibited. Burnley.co.uk was taken on a site tour of the areas that can be accessed, and we learnt that the 64,000 sq ft API facility hosts a

something that Ansuka Group managing director Claire Whelan recognises is an incredible feat. “To have all of our brands on Innovation Drive is something we are very thankful for and it’s probably a fairly unique situation to be in. From our humble beginnings in a small unit on Smallshaw Ind Est to the occupying a 30,000 sq ft building on Innovation Drive, then thanks to a grant from Burnley Council, now having 300 employees and 250,000 sq ft, also in thanks to a fantastic

20m machine which has capability unrivalled anywhere else in the UK. (If you’re into your machines, it’s a 5 AXIS CNC machine with a working envelope of 21500 x 3500 x 1500…) We were also shown the 3D printer and it is incredible to see what it can produce and that we have such innovative technology and incredible contracts being won in our borough. “Our Centre of Excellence also boasts 3D printing/additive manufacturing capabilities. This enables us to reverse engineer tools and parts that were perhaps made 50 years ago but are no longer manufactured or available to buy off the shelf. Machine fixtures can break, they often do; with the 3D print capability, a replacement can be run off and with the customer in 24 to 48 hours, meaning less machine down-time and increased profitability,” Claire said. …a huge congratulations to API doing so well within two years, especially since most of that time was in a pandemic, and we look forward to the Ansuka Group going from strength to strength.

“ This enables us to reverse engineer tools and parts that were perhaps made 50 years ago. ”

Feature : The 26-year-old entrepreneur

Self-made entrepreneur, 26, brings her first store to Burnley high street

Briony Gorton, 26, from Burnley & founder of Talliah Rose

riony Gorton is a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Burnley. Six years ago she decided to set up a swimwear brand and sell handmade luxury bikinis on the independent selling site, Depop. After hitting the headlines a few years ago for turning £100 into £100k in the first 6 months of launching her online clothing business, Talliah Rose, this young boss has been going from strength to strength and is now opening her own store in Burnley town centre. “At the time I had £100 in my account from working

on the weekends in Burnley and I used this as my initial investment. I took my cash to a fabric store in Duke Bar and then my bikini sketch to a seamstress where my first bikini was brought to life. I posted it on the selling platform Depop for £70 and took custom orders from it, so there was never any further outlay of cash, I just had each bikini made as each order came in.  Fast forward six months and a few new swimwear styles later and I had made just over £100,000 in my first six months. It was crazy. I knew I had something special.”

LIGHTBULB MOMENT After studying for a short while at Burnley College, Briony went to study at Manchester Metropolitan University. Whilst studying Fashion Buying & Merchandising, she remembers being sat in a lecture and realising that spending £9,000 a year for someone to teach her how to work for somebody else is not something she wanted. She started talking with her mum about what she could do and received full support. Together they decided that her own fashion brand could work.. or at least, it could be a side hustle. Being a young female entrepreneur does bring its challenges however. But Briony told us about her tunnel vision and focus on her goals, blocking out any negative opinions of others. “You can’t let the little comments get to you, there’s so much going on all of the time that if you let something like that get to you, you can fall of track and things can start to slip up.”

TOWN CENTRE VENTURE Burnley high street, which was recently named the best performing in the country during the pandemic, was an obvious choice for Briony when looking to move into a store. “This is my home town, as soon as I decided that hitting the high street was the next move for my business, I knew my first location would be my hometown. “Not only is this where I’m from, but where my love for fashion truly began when I was 16 and got my first retail job in River Island as a Christmas temp. They kept me on for four years until I left for a change of scenery and worked at Pandora for a year (also in the town centre) where I then left when Talliah Rose quickly needed me full time.

“Burnley is the only town centre that we will open a store in. I am focusing on opening our future stores in city locations across the UK.” When we asked Briony, who is Burnley through and through, what her other favourite businesses are in town she responded with the following: “Simon Townley as he’s a great local lad with a fantastic business, Illuminati as I spent the majority of my weekends in here when I was 18/19/20 and Ellis’s which is owned by another great local lad, when I used to work in the town centre I would go straight here after my shift for a Nutella Milkshake and sometimes a burger.” With a great work-life balance and a fantastic career fuelled by entrepreneurial spirit, it’s no wonder so many people like Briony choose to build their business in Burnley. And, thanks to the fantastic accessibility we have to the M65, Briony decided to purchase her first property in Manchester whilst still being well connected to where she grew up and where who new store is going to be housed. Talliah Rose opened its doors to the public on Saturday 26th March.

Feature : Big ambitions

We want to help Burnley businesses invest in themselves

Hussain and Muduser at Enhance Consultants

f you’re a business in Burnley, did you know that you could be financial rewarded by the government for innovating or attempting to create or improve your products and services? Under the HMRC R&D Tax Credits, companies can claim for the expenses incurred through the process of innovation and Burnley Bondholders Enhance Consultants are on a mission to ensure that eligible companies are aware of this financial benefit. “Even though we’re local lads, our business actually started in London, as there was a lot of interest in the south for claiming the R&D (research and development) tax credits. But obviously, we had tonnes of contacts back home and we discovered there just didn’t seem to be the same awareness in the north,” Hussain Abbas, director at Enhance Consultants told Burnley.co.uk. “We saw a huge opportunity, which is when we decided to open our second office in Lancashire and we’re on a mission to help Burnley businesses invest in themselves. The average claim we’ve secured for our clients is £45,000 and you’re not tied to how you spend this money, so you could really put it towards what will make the biggest difference to your company and therefore the area,” he continued.

So why aren’t more businesses looking into whether they can secure this government funding? “Honestly, some businesses don’t believe it’s free money from the government. We have to explain to them that it’s in the government’s interest to have an innovative culture amongst UK companies. Many companies prematurely disqualify themselves, when in reality they have undertaken elements of R&D activities without realising,” head of marketing Muduser Ahmed explained. “Enhance Consultants will assist with the whole process from start to finish. We help to identify and analyse qualifying R&D activities for any interested company and go through R&D projects with our tech team. It may well be that at the current moment, a company doesn’t qualify. However, we work with firms of all sizes and maintain a good relationship because at some point, you will likely be in a position to benefit from our network and support.”

A BRIGHT FUTURE IN BURNLEY The team at Enhance Consultants is rapidly growing and there’s a huge need for more business development managers to join in order to show companies in the area and further afield what they could secure for their innovation programmes. Aside from flexible working (they’re currently trialling a four-day week at five days’ pay, with Fridays off), Hussain believes the company is the best at what it does. “It’s a big statement, I know, but I believe we are. We’ve worked with businesses who have already reached out to R&D consultants and we’ve discovered expenditure they haven’t claimed for

but falls within qualifying expenditure according to HMRC guidelines. I think why we excel is we really listen to our clients, we believe we spend time with them and really get to know their business. When necessary, we also link our clients together to offer their individual products/ services to each other,” Hussain said. Enhance Consultants have also recently expanded, with additional services being offered to businesses, including the retrospective Capital Allowance’s claims on the tangible assets of a commercial property. This forms part of their vision to become a market leader within their field.

We saw a huge opportunity, which is when we decided to open our second office in Lancashire and we’re on a mission to help Burnley businesses invest in themselves.

How one entrepreneur has surpassed his £1m target A REPUTATION THAT IS BUILT ON TRUST...

Paul Anderson, Owner at Jay-Care

aul Anderson is Burnley through and through. You may recognise the Jay-Care Stairlift and Mobility brand from its presence on Keirby Walk and this is a local business that has reached incredible heights. His ambition for the financial year ending June 2021 was to achieve £1 million of turnover. He not only surpassed this but reached it two months early. By the end of June 2022, he is on target to reach £1.5 million in turnover. “I started Jay-Care in 2006 and always had a goal that I wanted to, at some point, achieve annual turnover of £1 million. Over the past two years, we’ve seen growth of 40 per cent and we’ve moved into a huge unit on Burnham Industrial Estate. We will keep our Keirby Walk premises for retail sales only and create a new HQ on the industrial estate. “We needed somewhere to house our growing stock as the business expands, but we plan to do so much more than just have a warehouse,” Paul told Burney.co.uk. “My wife Louise, who is a trained occupational therapist and worked at Rakehead Rehabilitation Unit for many years specialising in brain injuries, will hopefully run a new business from there too, as part of the Jay-Care group. It’s still in its planning stages, but Louise will not only provide private occupational therapy services, but will also host personal development and training for others in the profession. Louise joined the business as a director in autumn 2020 and her skillset is the perfect partner to the services we provide for people, both private customers and through partners such as the NHS and Lancashire County Council.” The new Jay-Care unit

So, what is the key to Jay-Care’s success? Paul told us that having worked in the sector for over 35 years, helping others is truly a passion of his. His team share his ethos and won’t think twice of going the extra mile for their customers. “One example is if a customer has had a new product delivered but isn’t able to get rid of the old one themselves. Our team will remove the old product for them. If it still has the fire safety labels on, we drop furniture off at the Pendleside Hospice store. If the item no longer works, we will skip it for the customer. A gesture so small can make the world of difference to someone who is in a vulnerable position,” Paul explains. The hospice is close to the family’s heart. Through family and business efforts, around £40,000 has been raised for the hospice over the years. As well as the new unit and business venture, there are also plans to expand Jay-Care Stairlift and Mobility further, growing its customer base. “I started as a stairlift engineer aged 16 and also worked in rehabilitation sales, working with places like spinal units. I love what I do. Of course, as a business we need to make money, but that isn’t the priority for me. On the very rare occasion we’ve made a mistake (although the company has 4.9* average reviews across all review platforms), I can’t sleep and personally go to

the customer to rectify the issue myself. Thankfully that’s rare, as we’ve built a fantastic team who share our vision.” The pandemic was initially a scary time for Paul, but he was determined to trade, even if it was at a loss. However, with discharge teams increasing the rate of hospital releases, Jay-Care found themselves busier than ever. And with people staying at home, many with mobility issues realised their homes needed altering to ensure they can move around safely. “One thing that I am incredibly proud of is that we are trusted. It would have been so easy to just install any product, but our customers are often vulnerable and we only recommend the correct product, even if it happens to be the least expensive. We’ve played an important role in this town for 16 years and I firmly believe playing a part is more important than profit,” Paul added. Expansion plans With the business going from strength to strength, Paul is looking for sales people to join the team. With an attractive salary of around £25,000 depending on experience and huge expansion plans, it’s a great time to join the Jay-Care team and the meaningful work they do. We wish Jay-Care Stairlift and Mobility the best of luck with their plans!

Feature : The Calico Group

We went on a 3-hour tour of Calico’s operations HERE’S WHAT WE FOUND

hen you think of Calico, what pops into your head? For many of us, it may be social housing. Yes, of course, this is a key part of their operations and at Burnley.co.uk, we’ll admit we weren’t fully aware of just how large (and incredibly important) this not-for-profit’s operations are.

So, when Phil Jones, director of new services at The Calico Group, invited us on a three-hour tour of some of the key parts of their service, we agreed, but also wondered why we’d need such a long slot to go through everything. HOW WRONG WE WERE. We started our afternoon at the Calico HQ close to Burnley bus station and were immediately surprised by the size of the building. Yes, we go past it several times a day, but sometimes you don’t fully appreciate the sheer scale of something until you step inside. “We want to change the perception that Calico just provides social housing. We’ve been operating in Burnley since 2000 and provide health, care and wellbeing, skills and employability, construction and housing. It may surprise some people to learn just what we do,” Phil told us. PROJECT SEARCH The first point of call on our whistle-stop tour was Project Search. This programme gives individuals aged 18-24 with autism and learning difficulties the opportunity to gain meaningful employment and provide them with the skills and confidence to thrive in the workplace. It’s delivered in partnership between Burnley College and

Lancashire County Council and participants are given a work placement through The Calico Group, as well as three external placements. As we entered the room, Sarah Moorhouse was wiping away tears after one of the Project Search candidates, Tegan, had just secured an apprenticeship with Positive Footprints. “Sorry, it’s just so rewarding when you see young people be given these opportunities after you’ve worked closely with them for three years. Education and work can be really daunting for someone with learning difficulties or autism and Project Search bridges that gap in a more nurturing environment,” Sarah explained. SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY Staying in skills and employability, we then met Lindsey Danson, who manages this provision. Just like Sarah, it is clear how passionate Lindsey is about her work. “I get goosebumps when I talk through the results of what we do. Three-quarters of our Kickstart participants who have already completed the scheme have progressed into work, either in internal roles or with external companies,” she told us. They also run the Age of Opportunity project, which is for those aged 50 and above who

would like to work but are unable to do so without additional support or skills. This could be for reasons such as being full-time carers, digital barriers or mental or physical health difficulties. Individuals within this programme are given support with budgeting, emotional wellbeing, training and improving digital skills, amongst other things. In fact, The Calico Group run ten projects and programmes in total across our borough and beyond to open as many doors as possible for people. HOUSING Next it was around the corner to speak to Lisa Bell, head of development at The Calico Group. Infront of Lisa were several plans, including for the new £14 million health, wellbeing and community development on unused land at Burnley General Hospital. It’s an ambitious project and a first for Burnley, providing 93 specialist assisted-living apartments in a neighbourhood setting, reducing social isolation and improving quality of life. “Work will commence in September and complete in October 2024. We also have another project commencing in September, Kinross Street, with that expected to complete in October 2023,” Lisa explained. Kinross Street will see 61

New residents at Calico properties

affordable homes built off Melrose Avenue, in between Airdrie Crescent and Kinross Street and will be a mix of affordable rent and rent to buy. That’s on top of the incredible empty homes initiative which has seen some impressive transformations (more of that and photos to follow in a separate article!). So far, 140 empty homes have been renovated and there are plans for a further 60 over the next two years. “The empty homes programme not only lifts up the areas we work in, but the project spend is a huge boost for the BB postcode. Of the £2.26 million project spend, 80.8 per cent is retained within BB postcodes, the rest is within the Northwest and zero goes outside of the Northwest. Over £750,000 is spent on directly employed site staff and over £1 million is within the supply chain”, Lisa said. Between 2021, 221 units of housing were created by The Calico Group, with 533 targeted for between 2022-26, providing a much-needed mix of attainable housing for the community. RING STONES – TAY STREET To bring this to life, we were taken to the Ring Stones (the construction arm of The Calico Group) Tay Street project. Driving through the estate, it was difficult to tell which were Ring Stones properties and which were private

construction companies’ homes. In fact, we asked if Ring Stones were behind all of the new builds, such was the quality and aesthetics of the housing. “It’s exactly that, you cannot see the difference and it really has provided a boost to the area. The waiting list for the Tay Street development is in its hundreds and we do get people coming up to our staff, thinking we’re a private construction company and asking to have a look inside,” James Macaree, director of Ring Stones, explained. In just ten years, Ring Stones has expanded from reactive maintenance to newbuilds. They have delivered seven newbuild schemes, of the 70 staff 44 are directly employed and 82 per cent of the workforce live within Burnley. In addition, 40 per cent of the workforce are currently apprentices, Kickstarters or from Project Search. Training up current staff for career progression is important and Ring Stones would rather bring in inexperienced staff and train them up than use external talent. “I think it’s rare in the construction sector to stay at a company for ten years, but I’ve been at Ring Stones for ten years because the not-for-profit ethos means we’re so much more than just delivering an end product.

We take on projects others don’t want to. Tay Street was significantly contaminated, for example. Others stayed away because that wouldn’t have made money for shareholders. We knew how important it was for the community here that the land was brought back to use. If the site was left contaminated and empty, it would have had a huge long-term impact on the surrounding areas,” James told Burnley.co.uk. Tay Street homes are also fully turfed, which is rare for newbuilds, and customer feedback will be used to design the next newbuild scheme to ensure continual improvements are made. We were given a look around one of the first homes to be completed and were impressed with the size of the rooms. BURNLEY TOGETHER Burnley Together was the first hub of its kind to be set up in the country when the pandemic began. This incredible feat is something our borough should be hugely proud of, with partners including Burnley Council, The Calico Group, Burnley Leisure and Burnley FC in the Community coming together to support the community. We were taken to Valley Street Community Centre where Burnley Together is based and met Nicola Larnach, who manages Calico’s efforts for Burnley Together. “So much goes on here, and

Feature : The Calico Group

not just food parcels, but also school uniform donations, fuel vouchers, the Read Easy programme. But a key part of what we do is t try and discover and work through the issues to reduce the reliance on food parcels in the first place. There are usually some form of underlying issues which mean a family is in need of extra support and we try and discover what these are and get the real help and support in place that they require,” Nicola explained. We were amazed at how much is going on inside the relatively compact Valley Street Community Centre. There’s Five Ways Boxing, where a gentleman named Kev helps young people express their frustration in healthier ways and gives them something to focus on and commit to. Healthy Minds also meet on a Friday, providing a safe and judgement-free space for men to discuss their mental health. And opening in April is the Community Grocery, a partnership between Life Church Lancashire and the Message Trust working in conjunction with Burnley Together. For a small annual fee, people can fill up a basket at a fraction of the cost of a typical supermarket, also reducing food waste at the same time. SAFENET – THE WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S REFUGE It was an absolute privilege to be taken to the women’s refuge which SafeNet, also part of The Calico Group, run. As well as providing an immediate safe environment for victims of violence and abuse, they also provide the tools, training

and support to ensure victims feel empowered to eventually move into independent living. The women and children typically stay for between three and six months until they reach their goals. Next door is Jane’s Place, which houses 15 self-contained flats for up to 12 months and beyond if required, for women and children. It offers an extra level of support for women with complex needs, such as addiction, homelessness, sex trafficking and mental health. These are just two of the refuges that Burnley-based SafeNet operates across the Northwest. Both facilities are warm and welcoming, with children’s indoor and outdoor play areas. For anyone who has seen Maid on Netflix, Jane’s Place contains a “shop” similar to on the TV series, where women and children can browse through donated items as if they were in a shop. Feedback from the residents is that this was more empowering and enjoyable than picking items from a black bin bag. A large makeup manufacturer has also donated items to help the ladies feel their best. We noted in reception some donations of nappies and other items, please do reach out to Calico should you wish to donate. GATEWAY The final stop on our tour was Gateway, supporting East Lancashire homelessness. The large building was spotless, and we were shown inside the room of Aidy, who has been homeless for several years but takes great proud

in his new room and ensuite. When we told him how clean and tidy his room was, he responded: “It’s not bad for a man is it, you’ve honestly made my day telling me that, I was so pleased when they chose my room to show you.” Aidy was learning to make risotto from the Burnley FC in the Community chef when we were on our tour, whilst we also made friends with some of the resident dogs. Despite dogs often being much-loved companions of people unfortunately living on the streets, many homeless facilities do not allow pets. Phil was adamant that Gateway would be a place where pets could be brought, as he understood the bond and that it would increase chances of getting people off the streets and into the help they required. There are over 80 accommodation units and many of the staff have overcome homelessness and addiction themselves, so can fully empathise and relate to the residents. The staff we spoke to were incredibly passionate about what they do, and it was great to see the rapport they had with residents during the cooking classes and other activities. There is so much to say about what we learnt that we can’t possibly fit it all into one article, so over the coming weeks we’re going to break down all of the different places we were privileged to be shown, as each deserve their time in the spotlight. A huge thank you to everyone at Calico for their time, to speak to us.

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Feature : Impact Conferencing

There’s nothing else like this in East Lancashire

Hayley Clegg, Head of Operations at Impact Conferencing

ou may have driven past Impact Conferencing on Sycamore Avenue without realising what’s inside the large modern building. Impact Conferencing, at Life Church Lancashire, boasts the largest indoor screen within a conference facility in East Lancashire, their new Head of Operations Hayley Clegg told Burnley.co.uk. “There’s nothing else like this in Lancashire”, she said. It’s hosted everything from business expos and awards to dinners and graduations, due to its flexible layout and up to 500-person capacity. We were treated to a sound and light show from prime position on the sound desk and it’s certainly impressive. The equipment is professional and we may have asked them to put on the Haze machine so we could get a fancy Instagram Reel… “You could hold a concert here, train students in creative and tech fields on how to plan and execute a live performance, hold product launches here – the live streaming capacity is especially perfect

for this. If you’re in the creative sector and are launching a new product, for example, you could hold a hybrid event and stream online too,” Hayley explained. Impact Conferencing also has smaller conferencing facilities, a bright foyer and café, and a huge car park. In fact, TV show Brassic often use the car park as a base for the crew due to the large amount of land and extremely convenient location just off Gannow Top roundabout. Hayley herself is passionate about the creative industries. She has a background in music, interior design, arts training and vocal coaching and is head of the music department at Life Church. To have a facility like this right here in Burnley is impressive and we’re certain with our growing digital and creative sector, the two will complement one another. Hayley welcomes those who could benefit from booking the facilities to get in contact to arrange to meet her for a guided tour. You can reach her on 01282 454149 and info@impactlancs.uk Impact Conferencing at Life Church Lancashire

Feature : Padiham Building Society

A town effort: bringing Padiham Building Society back to life The former Padiham Building Society and how it looks today

As you walk into what used to be the former Padiham Building Society, it’s hard to know where to look first. Whether it’s the striking signage of Tone, the digital content agency that has the bottom floor, it’s super-cool chill-out area or the beautiful historic features that have been thoughtfully retained, the renovation of the building is credit to Liam Veitch, who masterminded the huge project.

Liam founded and runs Tone and grew up in Padiham. After an unsuccessful three years trying to find a permanent home for his thriving agency, his attentions turned to the former building society building, which went on to become Santander. He took Burnley.co.uk on a tour of the building and told us: “The loss of Santander was a shame for Padiham, but a sign of things to come, so at its closure in 2018 I

immediately registered my interest. “At that time we were growing at Tone Agency, and so floor space was growing at the same rate. By the end of the two-year journey to secure the property (various legal technicalities to work through), we were well over £5,000 every month in rent. Although the property was purchased and renovated with my own personal capital, a mortgage on this property would be a fraction of that.”

The rumour mill It was certainly an interesting journey for Liam, who admits it was the largest project he’d undertaken and the biggest team of contractors he’d ever worked with (Liam has been in property development for some time, but this project was a whole different kettle of fish). It seemed many people were adamant the building was going to be a Wetherspoons. “I keep to my roots and listen in on conversations happening on Padiham Community Talk. I eventually lost count of the number of times it was ‘confirmed’ it would be a Wetherspoons. I even had someone in

the queue at Bertwistles tell me they ‘had it on the highest authority’ it was to be a Wetherspoons. Little did they know they were speaking to the highest authority, and that it was 100% false. I collected my tuna salad and let them continue. “Beyond the Wetherspoons rumours, and the obvious disappointment that this was the last bank in the town to close, the support has been unanimous, particularly from local businesses who will benefit from people working here to come back into Padiham,” Liam explained. Whether you wanted it to be a Wetherspoons or not, there’s no denying that

not only is it incredible that the building has been brought back to life, but that Tone and the businesses renting the spaces upstairs are contributing to the local economy and employment. Upstairs, Inskip Spaces is filled with incredible businesses – Gaming Publishing, Matt Brunton Design, Artclub Live, Sandra Holden Counselling Service and Emotional Awareness Recovery Services. These businesses and their clients have their own access on Inskip Street, kitchen and toilet facilities. The kitchen and toilets rival what most of us have in our homes, they are modern and meticulously designed.

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Before

Feature : Padiham Building Society

After

Liam Veitch

Keeping to his roots We asked Liam if, when growing up in Padiham, he could ever imagine owning the building. It must feel surreal. “Well, I’d looked at others – namely the ‘Talk of the Town’ building, the tall ornate building on the hill opposite the old NatWest, as well as others in Burnley, so it was definitely coming. I grew up in Padiham and most of my family are still here, so it actually feels ‘as it should be’ and exciting, motivating rather than surreal for me. Though I was surprised nobody else felt it was the one-off opportunity I did,” he said. You can’t help but be impressed with what he has done so far – looking

at the before and after photos should give you some idea of the work involved. However, Liam isn’t finished just yet, including hopefully turning the former safe area downstairs into a socialising and entertainment space. “I have further plans to enhance the frontage and make it even more of a ‘statement’ than it already is. Supplemented by the new public realm works it’ll be a real gem. It already is but it’ll be even better over the coming years. “The building is a great example of what local people can do. I could fill ten pages with the history of this building. I know

every beam, pillar and rafter. I restored the original 1950s sign ‘Padiham Building Society’, sourcing new iron lettering to bring it back to its origins; as a building owned by people who are proud of Padiham rather than a multinational corporation.” And it certainly was a town effort. At the end of this article you will see the huge (very huge) list of local companies Liam got onboard for this project. Incredibly impressive and we love his vision and purpose. A huge congratulations to Liam and his team and we look forward to coming back to see what he does with the rest of the space.

The local companies Liam used

Noble Joinery of Lowerhouse

Sean McBreen Plastering of Padiham

ITUS Security of Foulridge

Lewis Spencer Electrical of Briercliffe

GY Joinery of Padiham

Pendle Nutech of Nelson

Padiham Paints of Padiham

Magpye Design of Billington

PowerSaver Burnley

ACS Surveyors of Burnley

Lanzet Kitchens of Intack

North West Electrical of Trawden

Lancashire Fire & Safety of Burnley

Martyn Collins of Rose Grove

Olympia Cleaning of Padiham

Padiham Hardware Store of Padiham

Antifall Scaffolding of Padiham

North West Plumbing of Rose Grove

Advanced Bathrooms of Lomeshaye

Speedy Emmett Electrical of Burnley

Barnes JB of Rose Grove

Tony Bird of Habergham

JMB Services of Colne

DCR Decorating of Padiham

Steve Prosser Roofing of Simonstone

AJP Surveyors of Burnley

FK Electrical of Padiham

AB Asbestos of Rose Grove

MKM Builders of Rose Grove

Glass and Stainless Ltd of Congleton

Eyre & Elliston Burnley

Quicker Skips of Burnley

Trust Electric of Garforth

GY Joinery of Padiham

Inspired Flooring of Burnley

Grafx of Clitheroe

Tricketts Insurance of Rawtenstall

Graham & Brown of Padiham

TCO of Oldham

Harrison Drury of Clitheroe

Climate Control Support Ltd of Lomeshaye

Gradus of Macclesfield

Dave Entwistle Flooring of Burnley

Wastebusters of Rishton

Lea Hough Surveyors of Euxton

Jen Ormerod Kitchen Design of Burnley

… along with the local branches of Toolstation, Screwfix etc.

Feature : Hycrome

From an older building in the countryside to prime aerospace position: the continued ascent of Burnley’s Hycrome

t still takes many people by surprise that Burnley is something of an aerospace heavyweight – we even have a 37-acre hub – Innovation Drive – dedicated to our advanced manufacturing and engineering prowess. Our central location in the Northwest means we are at the heart of the wider regional aerospace and advanced engineering cluster. The Northwest aerospace cluster is the biggest in Europe, contributing £7 billion to the UK economy – a quarter of UK aerospace turnover. We are home to some of the most important players in the industry, including Safran Nacelles, Velocity Composites, Paradigm Precision and Hycrome Aerospace. And it’s Hycrome who we recently had the pleasure of visiting, so we could meet their operations director Stephen Kelly, who also showed us around the 70,000 sq ft facility on Heasandford Industrial Estate, right next to Safran. In fact, Safran is the second-biggest customer of Hycrome and

both are Burnley Bondholders. It’s fantastic when we can keep business within our borough and work together in this way. “This building wasn’t always the home of Hycrome, we used to be based in Colne on Knotts Lane and it was a world away from this. It was an old building and quickly became unsuitable as we enjoyed rapid growth. We relocated to Burnley in 1996 and have been here ever since,” Stephen explained. But what exactly does Hycrome do? In a nutshell, they provide advanced manufacturing and surface technologies to the aerospace supply chain. This includes the nacelles part of the aeroplane engines to Safran, propulsion parts to Rolls Royce and aero structures to Airbus, as well as landing, fuel and environmental systems. Hycrome has been operating since 1947, but a big turning point for the business came when it won big contracts in the 1980s with Rolls Royce and British Aerospace. Realising its value, The Score Group acquired Hycrome in 1989 and then carried out a huge investment project,

leading to the relocation to Burnley in 1996. “In our old premises, we had nine tanks of chrome coating, but we pride ourselves on being cutting edge and envisioning major changes before they happen. So, we heavily invested in new technology such as Thermal Coatings and robotics to move away from traditional chrome coating methods, and this is so much better for quality, the environment and health and safety,” Stephen told Burnley.co.uk. Indeed, on the tour we saw the innovative technology they use, including the robotic arms which meticulously spray the components, as well as the lab technicians who scrupulously check each part under a microscope to ensure it meets the incredibly stringent standards you would expect from an aerospace firm. “We were the first company in the UK to get Airbus approval for Tartaric Sulphuric Anodise (TSA), we were ahead of the curve with that and recognised that green was the next agenda and we wanted to be at the forefront,” he said.

The next generation of engineers It’s not just technology that Hycrome are leaders in, but also recruitment and the next generation of engineers. Since January 2022 alone, they’ve recruited 30 people, as the aerospace industry experiences recovery from the pandemic. For three mechanical engineering apprenticeship positions alone, the business received 50 applications, a huge feat considering the talent-gap we’ve been seeing in the national press and a reported struggle across all sectors to recruit. “Engineering isn’t just about cutting metal or working on a machine – in fact, there are over 30 different career paths on offer here! We have 170 employees, so you can see that our recent intake of 30 means we’re on a huge growth path. We are passionate about getting into schools to encourage young people

to study STEM and let them know they can have a successful career right here in Burnley,” Stephen told us. Hycrome work closely with Burnley College , with the business acknowledging that many of the core competencies of engineering are no longer taught in schools, so it’s of paramount importance that further education fills that gap. After a break due to the pandemic, Stephen is thrilled they can welcome back work experience students in the summer. It’s a scheme Hycrome are passionate about and it’s fantastic to see a business not only growing but wanting to take young people in the area on the journey with them. We wish Hycrome all the best with their growth plans and recruitment drive and are thrilled Burnley remains the home of their first-class facility!

Feature : Padiham Town Hall

Room + Power:

THE FINAL PHASE OF THE TRANSFORMATION of Padiham Town Hall “There is a growing demand for flexible, high-quality office space & restoring the first floor in Padiham Town Hall made a lot of sense.”

Feature : Padiham Town Hall

Martyn Hardacre, Senior Business Support Officer at Burnley Council, takes us through the final phase of transformation of Padiham Town Hall.

he final phase of the refurbishment of Padiham Town Hall is now open and we are excited to present Room + Power Co-Working! One of the largest spaces in the building was the former Committee Rooms on the first floor. This presented an opportunity to offer something complementary alongside the seven fixed office spaces that were also renovated as part of project, which was supported by £300,000 of Growth Deal Funding through the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership. The Room + Power Co-Working Hub is a real jewel in this imposing Grade II-listed building. It boats dual aspect double height windows, beautifully restored feature parquet flooring and is furnished with a combination of contemporary stylish desk space alongside a comfortable and modern lounge area. The space was set up to allow

flexible space to suit a range of businesses who need easy access to a professional space with a real wow factor. Users of the co-working space will have the option of two membership tiers of Gold and Silver for added flexibility. These include access to the hub from 8am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, Padiham Town Hall mailing address with designated mailbox, free parking, locker facilities, highspeed wireless internet access, copier/printing/scanning facilities and the use of two modern meeting rooms with 65” touch screen monitors. “There is a growing demand for flexible, high-quality office space and restoring the first floor in Padiham Town Hall made a lot of sense. The scheme compliments the investment made in Padiham town centre over the past couple of years to ensure this beautiful and historic town continues to provide a fantastic experience for businesses,

“The Room + Power Co-Working Hub is a real jewel in this imposing Grade II-listed building.”

visitors and residents. The response to the scheme has been amazing, with the fixed office space already fully occupied and a strong interest in the co-work space following its launch earlier this month.” Kate Ingram, Strategic Head of Economy and Growth at Burnley Council, said. There are also all the benefits of being

in a town centre location with access to a range of independent shops, cafes and bars and supermarkets as well as the nearby Padiham Leisure Centre. Padiham Town Hall sits close to the banks of the River Calder and is adjacent to the Padiham Greenway and is also a short walk to National Trust Property Gawthorpe Hall and its grounds.

The Room + Power Co-Working Hub will initially be open to 25 users and we are taking enquiries now. For those interested in arranging a tour of the space, please email economy&growth@burnley.gov.uk or call a member of the team on 01282 477213.

In Focus : Education Feature : xxxxxx and Training

UCLan Burnley’s expansion hits another major milestone

he University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) continues to grow its presence in Burnley with the development of Newtown Mill, in conjunction with Burnley Council. Newtown Mill, formerly known as Burnley Iron Work and Newtown Steelworks, is a Victorian building in the Weavers’ Triangle and has been unused for a number of years. The vacant cotton industry factory has been purchased by Burnley Council after they secured Levelling Up investment of £19.9 million to bring forward this scheme and other key projects. The acquisition and redevelopment of Newtown Mill on Queen’s Lancashire Way will provide state-of-the-art teaching facilities with inspirational heritage features, high-quality teaching rooms, student social spaces and business & public engagement areas. In addition to this, the proposal also aims to provide high-quality external spaces and public realm improvements. The scheme will be delivered through the Council’s Joint Venture with Brierfield’s Barnfield Developments with Day Architecture drawing up plans for the building which, were presented at a public drop-in event in April. An attendee who was amazed by the plans said: “The plans look incredible. I’m so please the mill will be restored into something so wonderful for the town of Burnley.” Newtown Mill is the latest part of the UCLan expansion in Burnley after Sandygate Halls and Sandygate Mill opened over the last two years to add to the sites at Princess Way, which is shared with Burnley College, and Victoria Mill. Sandygate Mill has 136 ensuite bedrooms within 29 student flats and now houses students from across the world that are now studying in Burnley. Sandygate Mill is home to the Students’ Union and a new library with additional study rooms. UCLan’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin, said: “The development of Newtown Mill is another pivotal and exciting development in our ongoing plans to raise young people’s aspirations in the area, respond to local employers’ skills needs and support the regeneration of Burnley.

“We are grateful for the support from the Levelling Up Fund and the backing from key partners including Burnley Council, Antony Higginbotham MP and Burnley Bondholders. “Together with Sandygate Halls, our first student halls of residence, Burnley is rapidly establishing itself as an attractive canalside campus. It will mark another key milestone in the drive to transform Burnley into a university town and part of UCLan’s ambitious plans to increase student numbers to 4,000. “We continue to grow our course portfolio to meet the existing and emerging skills’ needs of Burnley and East Lancashire, developing the next generation of key workers in areas such as medicine, health, nursing, policing and social work.

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Roof Light

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Canopy

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Roof Light

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120m²

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Roof Light

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WC's

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30m²

Roof Light

11m²

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85m²

54m² (32 people)

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Teaching Wall (Screens & AV TBA)

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In Focus : Education and Training

“In addition, Newtown Mill aims to build on our employer engagement strategy so local companies benefit from degree apprenticeship courses in areas such as digital, cyber, engineering and management as well as access to research expertise and business support programmes to improve business competitiveness and innovation.” Councillor Mark Towsend, Burnley Council Leader, said: “The Council developed and approved its Town Centre & Canalside Masterplan in 2018 and the expansion of UCLan was a key part of the masterplan. This enabled the Council to secure the Levelling Up Fund Grant and the development of Newtown Mill for UCLan’s growing campus is another example of the Council delivering our masterplan.” Councillor Mark Townsend, the Council’s executive member for economy and growth, added: “UCLan is an emerging institution within the town, and through this unique opportunity provided by the Levelling Up Fund it can take its campus presence to the next stage, raising the aspirations of the borough’s young people and firmly establishing Burnley as a university town. “The acquisition of the former Newtown Mill is great news and takes us another step closer to bringing this exciting project to fruition utilising an iconic building on a key gateway to the town.” Tim Webber, Chairman of Barnfield Developments, said:

“We’re really excited to be working on this scheme, which will be a great addition to the work that we have already completed, in partnership with the Council, in the Sandygate area.” 48

The Levelling Up investment will also enable significant environmental improvements to the area between Turf Moor and the town centre, and further upgrades to Manchester Road railway station.

UCLan’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin, said:

“The development of Newtown Mill is another pivotal and exciting development in our ongoing plans to raise young people’s aspirations in the area, respond to local employers’ skills needs and support the regeneration of Burnley.” 49

In Focus : Education and Training

COULD YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT FROM A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeships have many benefits to offer you and your business. By supporting a new or existing employee through an apprenticeship, your business will benefit from developing a highly skilled individual who possesses both the academic qualifications and the relevant on-the-job experience they need to deliver growth, fresh ideas, and innovation for your organisation. BENEFITS TO THE STUDENT INCLUDE: • Learn and earn at the same time • Earn a degree without getting into debt • Develop relevant skills for your workplace and industry • Apply your learning to your workplace • Learn from experienced academic staff • Study with other students working in similar industries and discover how other companies deal with some of the issues your workplace has

BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDE: • You can fill your skills gap by investing in your employees. You will be influencing their career development through education and training to ensure a quality employee is working for your business. • You can gain access to funding for your workforce development. • The opportunity to grow, change and future proof your business with up-to-date tailored knowledge. • You can enhance your business reputation by investing in your employees • Boost your employees’ performance

UCLan Burnley offer a wide range of Degree Apprenticeships. THIS IS WHAT SOME OF OUR RECENT GRADUATES HAD TO SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE... “For anyone else thinking about a Degree Apprenticeship, I would encourage them to give it serious consideration. If the course aligns with your work as it is intended to then it will not feel like a chore and it will enrich your work life. The support you receive from your course colleagues and tutors will be a great help in overcoming challenges with the course or at work.” - Mark Robinson, Operations Director at Bellyflop TV

“I’ve studied modules in HR, finance, marketing, operations and digital technology and they have all been really beneficial because I have been able to put the theory straight into the business.” - Niamh Allen, Sales & Marketing Director at IoT Horizon

“My experience as Digital Marketing Trainee, coupled with my degree qualification, means that I am now a step ahead of most people my age.” - Luke Pollard, Digital Marketing Co-ordinator at Burnley Council

Burnley student shares benefits of returning to study

icha Khan is currently in Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families after completing the Foundation Entry Health and Social Care course and credits the course with some big improvements in her life from growing in confidence to becoming a better parent. When talking about her motivation to come to university, Aicha explains, “I initially joined with an idea of either becoming a nurse or a teacher, but teaching was what I thought I wanted the most. After completing the one Foundation Entry Health and Social Care course, Aicha progressed onto the three-year BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families degree. Aicha explains, “During the Foundation Year, we were introduced to all the subject areas that were available, but it was the course leader for Children, Schools and Families that really sold the course – it sounded perfect for me. One of the good things about the foundation year was it gave me time to make the right choice about the course I would go on to.” Talking about returning to education as a mature student, Aicha commented, “I didn’t go to college after school as I started a family quite young. I had kept busy with volunteering which I’d been able to fit around being a mother. I’d done catering, admin, teaching assistant, and anything else I could to get some experience. When both my children started school, I started to look at courses for me to get my career going.”

“Somebody suggested university, but I wasn’t sure. However, I came to an open event and pretty much signed up there and then because I was so convinced by the tutors. I always had the ambition to go to university but never thought I’d be able to.” “I live in Burnley so having the campus here is really convenient for me. I wasn’t sure I’d have the grades needed to get onto the course, but the foundation year was available to me. I’m really glad I did the foundation year because he helped me pick the course that was right for me, and it helped me get used to studying at this level. The support with things like researching and referencing have helped me, and my grades are getting better and better as a result.” When talking about the BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families course, Aicha talks about the wide range of opportunities available to students after graduation, “If you are unsure which area you want to work in, this gives you a broad understanding of children, the services available and policies in place. I know I have so many skills and the knowledge to go in so many different directions where I can work with children and their families.” One surprising benefit was the way it has positively impacted her parenting style. Aicha explains, “In the child development module, I learnt about how children sooth themselves and I better understand some of my own children’s habits. I’ve also changed the way I speak to my children in different situations. It also really helped me learn how to best support my son that transitioned from primary school to high school by knowing how to talk through the changes. It’s really helped me become a better parent.” Aicha highlights the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities available at university, “last year I was the course rep and become a student ambassador. This year I am the School President for the School of Social Work, Care and Community – and that was the first time a UCLan Burnley student had been a School President!” “These opportunities have helped my confidence so much. Whilst I know how important it is to have a degree, it’s the life experiences that really count! My life experiences are really helping with this course because I can relate to so much of what we are learning about.”

“I worked hard to make an impact as the course rep in year 1 and was encouraged to run for president by my lecturers and the SU rep. To become School President, I had to campaign and publish a manifest. I wasn’t sure I’d get many votes, but I was really surprised but delighted when I was elected.” Talking about the campaign, she explains, “I made promises that I knew I could keep. I wanted to improve communication between lecturers and course reps; give Burnley campus more exposure, get more activities at the Burnley SU and continue to support students that need help. I feel that I’ve already made progress on all of them.” Other benefits to this role include being on the Student Council which looks at Big Idea improvements that the university can implement to improve the student experience and being involved in the recent recruitment of the UCLan SU Chief Executive. Talking about the overall impact of her experience at UCLan, Aicha explained,

“I’m like a different person now. People that haven’t seen me for a while don’t recognise me! I loved working as a Student Ambassador – I love it and it’s helped me realise just how many skills that I do have and how much I want a job helping people.” Looking ahead, Aicha plans to focus on her studies in her final year but might look at one of the elected roles within the Students’ Union after her graduation.

In Focus : Education and Training

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE A greener, more sustainable future is already here at Burnley College. Now we’re ensuring no business in Lancashire gets left behind in the drive toward Industry 4.0

hange is a constant on the Burnley College Campus. Our £100 million campus is permanently developing and evolving – powered by a passion and commitment to providing unrivalled facilities, unequalled opportunities and expert training for the future of everyone in Lancashire and beyond. With the £2 million expansion of the award-winning Fitness Evolution, a £6 million custom designed and cuttingedge new multi-story block (dedicated to Health and the Sciences education)

and a transformation of its breath-taking multi-purpose atrium into a brand new space, as we increase our unrivalled Student Services provision, only a few months away it really is an exciting time. Now the college is extending its mission to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place to live. With the help of the government’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF) and a huge investment by the college, a whole raft of brand-new innovations from a Low Carbon Hub to a brand-new Institute of Technology are soon to

open – giving businesses, entrepreneurs and learners alike the opportunity to train with the latest cutting-edge green technology – and ensure the future of business in Lancashire is sustainable. As plans near completion for our leading-edge Institute of Technology, initially to be housed within our Centre for Manufacturing and Engineering Excellence before moving into a stunning new build in the coming years, no wonder it feels like the future is already here at Burnley College.

Constantly Evolving – the high-tech cutting-edge £6.5 million expansion to our Award Winning partners at Fitness Evolution

Burnley College and Partners at the Launch of the Low Carbon Hub held at AMRC

In Focus : Education and Training

THE GREEN REVOLUTION

Nick from the AMRC sharing his passion for sustainability with business leaders at the launch of the Low Carbon Hub.

Solar panels on the roof of Fitness Evolution, helping power the brand-new cutting-edge £6.5 million Spa and Performance centre.

“We’re so excited to be leading the way in Lancashire” says Neil Burrows, Assistant Principal with responsibility for Employer Engagement at Burnley College.

Artists’ impression of a classroom in the new Low Carbon Corridor

very surface in his office is covered by the blueprints and artists’ impressions for the latest developments planned for the Princess Way Campus. “There’s a Green Revolution taking place in business. Every business out there is going to have to adopt sustainability measures. “Firstly, customers are now ever more vocal in their demands to see what environmental and sustainable policies your company has and, if you don’t listen to your customers, you won’t have a business for long. Plus, the supply chain is placing much more emphasis on sustainability and actively doing business with those who can prove their green credentials. “Secondly though, it’s becoming a more and more important ethical choice for a company. If you want your business to survive long into the future, there has to be a future for your business to survive in.” The SDF project is specifically aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to develop a low or net-zero carbon plan – unlocking future markets and opportunities. It will also facilitate creating a high skilled and motivated workforce empowered with the skills they need to make Industry 4.0 a reality. “At Burnley College we’ve worked tirelessly over the last ten years to forge the best links with every sector of the industry from the SMEs to international engineering giants,” continues Neil. “That privileged position means we have our finger directly on the pulse of where industry is headed – and we’re uniquely positioned to be able to help deliver a future for all businesses which is truly sustainable and allow them to thrive rather than just survive.

“Are plans allow us to position ourselves as a ‘One Stop Shop’ for employers to find out everything they need to know in one place.” A key part of securing the funding was the college’s proposal for a Low Carbon Corridor – a hub which will help business transition to their greener future.

It’s filled with technology like air source heat pumps to electric boilers, solar power and wind power learning systems, hydrogen and battery technology and other examples of the infrastructure which could help your business reduce its impact on the environment. In fact much of this technology is already being used on site in our new Health and Science Block. From solar panels to ground source heat pumps, the building is designed to save power and have as little impact on the environment as possible. The Low Carbon Corridor will focus on three key areas vital to supporting the move toward a more sustainable future: •

Behavioural Change – Helping businesses understand the change in culture required and show them how to take ownership of their individual sustainability plans

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Energy Management – Training and development opportunities for managers to fully understand energy management and explore green solutions

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Technology and Monitoring Solutions – Support for businesses to ‘retro fit’ energy monitoring technology to help inform key decisions, as well as a location to carry out research for efficient solutions to meet future demand.

Neil says taking on a project as ambitious and potentially world changing as this is just part of Lancashire’s history: “Lancashire led the way in the Industrial Revolution. We will lead the way once again in the Green Revolution. As a county we have a workforce who are thirsty for new skills and knowledge alongside employers who are not afraid to lead the way in embracing new technologies and working practices. “The Low Carbon Corridor will provide a Centre of Excellence for Sustainability at Burnley College – a first of its kind in the Red Rose County. We can’t wait to play our part in a making a difference to the future prosperity of the region – and ultimately of our planet.”

In Focus : Education and Training

An ever-growing campus, Burnley College is focused on giving every student, apprentice and learner a safe and secure space to pursue their passions. They need the best, industrystandard equipment so they’re workplace ready before the even qualify. They need expert tutors and lecturers who have realworld industry experience and connections. The brand new Health and Science Block opened at the beginning of the year and is a friendly, welcoming building which provides learners with spacious, bright study areas, dedicated Active Learning Zones, where they can take part in private study. And, of course, a fantastic café where you can grab coffees and just chat. It’s also filled with the latest leading-edge technology. Jon Habiak, Head of the college’s Division of Health, Science and the Services,

says it’s important to have the right tools: “We consult directly with our industry partners and contacts. We want ensure we’re giving our learners the absolutely most up-todate and truly useful tools – the ones they’ll use every day as they pursue their careers. “One of our most recent purchase is the Anatomage table which is a full size anatomy table which can display anatomically accurate bodies for our health and care students to be able to examine and interact with. “We also have our health care simulation suite with realistic ‘patients’ whose pulse and temperature can be taken, for example. They describe their symptoms and can simulate genuine illness. It gives our learners the opportunity and security to be able to learn how to deal with serious situations in a safe environment.”

Relax or invigorate yourself with our huge range of treatments Simulate environments from the top of Everest to the Sahara Desert

Cryo Chamber – recover and repair at temperatures as low as -80 degrees Celsius Luxury – the amazing new spa is the perfect place to relax after your workout

Fitness Revolution Fitness Evolution, our onsite sport and fitness facility, is used to being in the gold spot. Now they’re leading a different race all together. With the opening of the £2 million expansion, Fitness Evolution took the next step in its position as one of the premier providers of Strength and Conditioning training in the UK and introduced multiple brand new cutting-edge facilities alongside a luxurious spa, dedicated classrooms and even brought Starbucks in to make the coffee. Here are some of the breath-taking new facilities: • Environmental Chamber - Simulates the diverse climates of the world, with temperatures ranging from 12 degrees to 40 degrees Celsius, humidity levels of 1-99% and altitudes of up to 5000m above sea level. Environmental chambers have two main benefits, athletic performance enhancement and health related benefits. • Cryotherapy Chamber – Reaches staggeringly cold temperatures up to -80 degree Celsius. Whole-body cryotherapy helps reduce the production of the stress hormone cortisol which can boost your metabolism and allow your muscles to relax. • Spa - Our incredible spa facilities include a plunge pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and two boutique treatment rooms. And the facilities aren’t just making a difference to the lives of our learners. Martin Hibbert, who was left paralysed in the Manchester Arena bombing, is training there ahead of his attempt to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to support those with spinal injuries and to raise awareness.

In Focus : Education and Training

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The plans for our brand new Institute of Technology where we’ll educate businesses from small to large about sustainability

There are big plans for Burnley College on the horizon, literally.

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Future Plans The Burnley College Institute of Technology is a brand-new building planned to be constructed on Burnley College’s new North campus site, adjacent to the existing campus. The Institute of Technology puts employers right at its heart. It was designed in collaboration with multiple businesses. It will provide a teaching and research environment for higher level skills programmes in sectors where there are high levels of skill shortages. This will enable businesses to fill those gaps quickly and ultimately provide more employment opportunities for our learners. These areas include digital, health and science, engineering, manufacturing and energy/ infrastructure. It will simply put be an employerled innovation hub – where the workplaces and the workforces of the future meet.

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“Doing the things other colleges just don’t do…” – Burnley College Matrix Survey 2022

The praise for our Student Services and Health and Wellbeing provision for our learners, and staff, at Burnley College received the highest praise in its recent Matrix assessment – an independent review of the service we provide our students on every level. The atrium at Burnley College is the heart of all this activity and it sees everything on a weekly basis from jazz bands and guitarists to circus performers and even “Puppy Club” – all part of our extensive and unbeatable extra-curricular activities. It was once even the location of Channel 4 News 7pm bulletin as they followed Keir Starmer on his visit earlier this year. Now plans to transform it into a multimedia, maxi-purpose space which will bring together various teams from around the building to work together to provide an even more enhanced service are almost complete. Our exceptional Student Services Team will be relocating to a bigger and more flexible area too – so they can continue to “do the things other colleges just don’t do.” And, the space will include specific spaces where learners and employers can interact; where the college’s student representatives can meet and where there are work experience opportunities in industry-standard surroundings.

In Focus : Education and Training

Burnley College help Manchester Arena bomb survivor reach new heights A Manchester Arena bomb survivor is training at Burnley College to take on Africa’s highest mountain. Martin Hibbert, who was left paralysed after the 2017 bombing which claimed 22 lives, is taking on Mt Kilimanjaro, with the aim of raising a million pounds for the Spinal Injuries Association. The 45-year-old is being trained for free at the college’s newly-extended £6.5 million state-of-the-art Fitness Evolution centre, including sessions in an altitude chamber that can simulate the level of oxygen he can expect during his trek to the top of 5,985m tall mountain, in Tanzania, Africa, for the Martin’s Mountain challenge. Wheelchair user Martin’s training and recovery is also being boosted by sessions in the Lancashire college’s new cryotherapy chamber, which plunges to 90 degrees Celsius below freezing. Martin said: “The help and support me and my team have been receiving from Burnley College has been exceptional. “I simply wouldn’t have been able to even think about attempting to climb Kilimanjaro without their help. “Me and my team are going for regular sessions in the altitude chamber, which simulates the lack of oxygen, and air pressure, we’ll experience on our way up the mountain. “It’s really something special – the personal training plans we’ve received, and all the support from

the college, has been incredible. “Sessions in the cryotherapy chamber have really helped me recover, even if it is a bit nippy, to say the least.” Martin and his team, made up of 12 NHS staff and friends, are set to begin their seven-day climb on June 4th. Ashley Alderson, Fitness Evolution manager, has been instrumental in helping Martin and his team train at the college, and has made his expert staff available to Martin and his team at any time. He said: “We have an industryleading facility, and we are always looking for opportunities to help and give back to the community. “Martin’s Mountain really struck a chord with us. His reasoning behind the challenge is so powerful, and he has set such tough goals for himself – raising a million pounds and climbing one of the highest mountains in the world – so we wanted to do whatever we could to help. “Our facilities allow athletic training and recuperation at the highest level. “Through training in our Environmental Chamber, also known as ‘Altitude Therapy’, Martin and his team can slowly acclimatise themselves to the strain and stress they’ll be placing on their bodies while climbing the mountain. “The machine can change the humidity, temperature, air pressure and oxygen saturation to mimic perfectly the environment they’ll be facing

near the top of the mountain.” Ashley and his four Strength and Conditioning coaches are supporting Martin and his team with regular training sessions, at least twice a week, as well as making the cryotherapy chamber available to help them recuperate afterwards. Ashley said: “We want to support Martin in any way we can. “Since Martin has started training with us, he has put on more than two stone of muscle, but without all the aches and pains that normally come with such intensive training, thanks to our cryotherapy chamber. “The cryo chamber is an incredible piece of kit – a three-minute session at -90 degrees Celsius has no end of benefits. “It reduces inflammation, helps minimise tears and strain on the muscles and increases blood flow, all of which reduces the recovery time and allows them to train harder and see more gains.” Martin’s Mountain challenge is expected to last a week, consisting of five days to get up the mountain, followed by a two-day descent. Ashley added: “Our involvement with Martin hopefully won’t end when he completes his climb, as we will be there for him to help with the recuperation when he gets back to England. “Martin is great, and we wanted to be on board with him and his challenge since the start. “Being a wheelchair user is challenging

enough, but to push yourself beyond and climb one of the world’s highest mountains just takes unbelievable strength and determination. “He is a fantastic example to others.” More than 50 top-class athletes make use of the exceptional gym facilities at Fitness Evolution, including professional boxers and footballers, as well as Burnley College students on an Elite Athlete programme, representing their country on an international stage in their chosen sport. The newly-extended facility, including the cryotherapy chamber and environment room, opened to the public in March, alongside luxury spa facilities which include a steam room and sauna, and plunge pool. Burnley College Principal Karen Buchanan said: “As a college, we’re proud to be at the heart of the community and play our part in helping everyone achieve their goals “We have some of the best facilities in the country, and it feels only right that

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we do whatever we can to support Martin and his team in their selfless challenge. “I wish them every success on their expedition, and eagerly await the pictures of Martin at the top of the world.” Martin, from Clitheroe, Lancs., added: “It’s clear that Burnley College really want to help me and my team, and I’m really grateful. “There has been almost no research conducted on the effects of high altitude on spinal cord injuries, so that has always been my biggest concern. “Burnley College have helped me with strength and conditioning programmes, and their Environment Room is really getting me ready for the challenge. “The Cryotherapy Chamber is incredible for recovery, too. The tailored programmes are second to none, and the fact they’re providing all of this for free is just outstanding. “We can’t thank them enough.” To donate to Marin’s Mountain, please visit https://www.spinal. co.uk/news/martinsmountain/

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Positive Footprints making a positive impact on employment

ositive Footprints are a Burnley company producing awardwinning personal development programs in an aim of raising aspirations. They’ve recently supported Calico with their Project Search initiative which provides supported internships and employment training for people aged 18-24 with learning difficulties and/or autism. Positive Footprints has welcomed 20 year old Tegan to the team and she is working on administration duties on a part-time basis. MD Lesley Burrows said, “As soon as we met Tegan we knew she would be an asset to our small team and she has fitted in perfectly. She’s a fast learner and has picked up our processes very quickly. This is a brilliant initiative and I hope more local companies will give these young people a chance like we have.” As well as being supported by the team at Positive Footprints Tegan also has a job coach from Calico who can assist as necessary. Tegan said: “Barriers make me think of more possibilities and to never give up on my dreams. Being at Positive Footprints has been the perfect next step for me, I bring laughter and joy to the team.” On top of this, the education-focused company has been making a huge impact with their Raising Aspirations programme. When Covid initially hit a key part of Positive Footprints’ Raising Aspirations programme came to a standstill. Schools running the careers-led programme could no longer host career carousels where businesses would inspire pupils through talking about their roles. With resilience a key part of the programme the company showed they

also had it in bundles and with the world going online they looked to see what they could achieve. Fast forward almost two years and online live Career Conversations have not only been a success, they have become a feature of the programme itself. At least once a month Positive Footprints are joined by hundreds of pupils

Elphinstone, BBC presenter Katie Thistleton as well as a Software Engineer, a Graphic Designer and an Air Traffic Controller. In future months the Positive Footprints team will be speaking to the RAF, a Lawyer as well as a Doctor. The company has also been working with Nelson & Colne College to host a conversation with female apprentices for Women in Construction Week.

Twenty year old Tegan

from across the country as they chat online with inspiring individuals. Just recently over a 1000 pupils and teachers heard from Paralympian Megan Shackleton as she talked about her journey to achieving a Bronze medal in Japan last year. Others who have got involved include best-selling children’s author Abi

Positive Footprints are paving the way for helping inspire thousands of young people. There ‘out of box’, fully resourced, careerled learning programmes are provided for and delivered by the education and third sector, to better prepare children and young people to live purposeful, positive lives.

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36 YEARS AND COUNTING Burnley’s VEKA on why it’s on the hunt for local talent

As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of uPVC door and window profiles, it is a name that comes with guaranteed quality, efficiency, and reliability. And yet even with a stellar reputation that reaches every corner of the globe, community remains at the heart of everything it does. Founded in Germany more than five decades ago, the family business expanded to Burnley in 1986. Not only does the impressive Rossendale Road site span two postcodes, this notso-little Burnley factory is also a true innovator within the industry. Burnley.co.uk spoke to Gabriela Hammond, Head of HR, who told us why the town and its people remain such a vital part of the VEKA family. “Obviously, there was the initial links to the area, then incredible support from the council and substantial amounts of land available. “We have a talented workforce and the growth of Burnley as a university town certainly plays a key role in this. Logistically, it is second to none. Burnley is at the centre of the UK and we have customers from the top of Scotland down to Exeter

and beyond. And, you may not know this, but the M62 is something of a plastics and windows corridor and of course the M65 easily connects to that network.” A challenging two years has been met head on by an organisation whose sheer resilience and unwavering determination has seen it continue to exceed expectations “At the start of the pandemic, the first two months were at standstill for us, as tradespeople weren’t allowed into customer homes,” said Gabriela. “Then, when trades were allowed to operate, we experienced huge demand in 2020 and 2021. With everyone at home, they focused their time, money and energy on renovations – I’m sure we’ve all had some experience of long lead times for windows during the past two years.” Demand remains buoyant for window and doors, but VEKA is not resting on its laurels, growing into areas such as linked decking for lodges and balustrades,

and has recently secured a contract for providing fencing around horse racecourses. With growth comes recruitment. And despite a 350-strong workforce, many of whom live in and around the town, the business needs to expand further still. Apprenticeships will play a key role within this strategy, with VEKA just as passionate about them today as they were 28 years ago when they launched their first scheme. “We are actively recruiting and where we usually might take on a handful of apprentices each year, for 2022, we’re looking to take on 14,” Gabriela explained. “Usually, we focus on admin and engineering, but this year we’ve partnered with Themis at Burnley College to create a manufacturing production apprenticeship and we will look to fill these roles.” It’s not just engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships available, VEKA are offering the opportunity for fulltime roles in many areas.

In Focus : Education and Training Rebecca Jane, CEO of RJ8

Will your staff stay loyal once the COVID ‘panic’ subsides?

MAYBE NOT, says Burnley’s RJ8… Burnley business and bondholder RJ8 pride themselves on providing “the next level of mental health care”, offering 24/7 counselling for employees, as well as mediation, occupational health and mental health awareness training. 64

We met up with some of the team and it is clear how passionate and knowledgeable they are about mental health and what businesses should do to help their staff. Rebecca Jane, founder and CEO of RJ8, explained that at the beginning of the pandemic, many organisations panicked, from how they could survive to the logistics of staff working from home. However, as the situation appears to ease and employees have more time to absorb what happened over the past two years, she predicts that many employees will leave those organisations that didn’t look after them.

Businesses need to ensure they’re communicating to staff and providing them with the support they need.” This is where RJ8 come in. Impressively, they provide their clients’ employees with 24/7 counselling support. Through their extensive network of experts covering everything from CBT therapy and psychologists to leadership coaches and financial experts, 90 per cent of referrals are seen within seven days, compared to what they describe as a much longer NHS waiting list time. Another USP is that each business gets their own branded portal, the service is confidential and independent, and staff do not need to request access via HR, which puts some people off. They simply log on and access help.

PANAZ: A SHINING EXAMPLE

“During the height of the pandemic, many people were grateful to have a job and changing careers or jobs at that point might not have crossed their minds. However, whilst companies at this point may now be focused on physical restrictions and growth, employees will start to reflect on how they were treated. And many will walk away from companies that didn’t take their mental health seriously and continue not to do so. “I believe that the mental health fallout from COVID will last for five to ten years. There was a 200 per cent increase in suicidal behaviour during the third lockdown.

It was great to hear how fellow Burnley business and bondholder Panaz are taking the wellbeing of their employees seriously. They’re currently working with RJ8 to take their communication with employees “from good to excellent”, Rebecca told us. “Panaz are seriously committed to helping their employees with their mindsets and understanding patterns and behaviour. They have exciting expansion plans and want to ensure both their current staff and future employees are collaborative and unified. In turn, this has a positive impact on communication with clients. Panaz is one of our businesses with a “good problem” – they’re already doing well, but want to do even better. We can help all types of companies, from those with serious staff engagement and retention issues to those like Panaz who simply want to continually improve,” she explained. We are pleased to hear that two local businesses are working together. Although RJ8 is relatively young after being established in 2021, Rebecca and her team have been working together for much longer. Rebecca co-founded a private mental health clinic in 2019 and took over the ownership. Their wide network is also incredibly experienced and you can see who they work with on their website. So, what next for RJ8? After tripling growth, the business is working on an exciting pilot in the maritime sector. Employees in this industry can often be forgotten about, especially when out at sea under the remit of no authority. Clinical lead Lucian Sanchez explained that employees on so-called super yachts are often young, have no personal space and are thrown together with people they may not necessarily get along with. The hours are long, but the pay is typically good, so often individuals feel they cannot speak up and let issues fester. It certainly sounds interesting and we’ll be keeping a close eye on RJ8’s continued growth and expansion into this niche sector.

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Boohoo partners with Training 365 for mental health first aid

any of us have worked from home during the pandemic. Whether you enjoy it or prefer to be surrounded by people, there are still large sections of employees who have been working in-person for the entire two years. “Our warehouse runs operationally 24/7 and the staff there don’t have the option to work from home. We are well aware of that dedication and want to ensure the mental health of these colleagues was especially a focus for us as a company,” Debbie Stanwix, HR business partner at boohoo told us. One way the fashion giant has done this is to work with nearby business and fellow Burnley Bondholder Training 365 to train 30-40 boohoo staff in mental health first aid. The target for Burnley’s largest employer is to get 50 more mental health first-aiders trained in 2022. “We’ve designed the upskilling in mental health first aid to ensure every shift pattern has at least one person that can offer their fellow colleagues support. We’re a diverse company and so we’ve initially focused on those who are bi-lingual and multi-lingual to ensure support is as accessible as possible. Having a translator present would make it more difficult to communicate any mental health concerns so we wanted to avoid that,” Debbie told Burnley.co.uk. She added: “Mental health is complex, we want our staff to know that talking about it isn’t a burden and something as simple as having a chat can alleviate some of the anxiety.” As well as the training, boohoo have created a chill zone in the warehouse, with bean bags, pool tables and a space to relax during breaks. There is also a wellbeing room with comfortable sofas where people can confidential talk to a mental health first aider.

Joining forces with Burnley’s Training 365 Boohoo’s mental health first aid training provider of choice is Training 365, a fellow Burnley business and bondholder, with offices five minutes away at the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre at Bancroft Road. Debbie explained that Training 365 is incredibly accessible for staff to get to and that as a friendly local business, they are the ideal fit. John Ainscow, Training 365 director, told us: “Mental Health First Aid England training is a key component for creating a safe, healthy workplace where the mental health and physical health of employees are valued equally. It gives people the tools to support their own mental health and that of their colleagues and encourages them to access timely support when needed. “Training 365 are delighted to work with boohoo on such an important project and continue to support businesses and fellow Burnley Bondholders to achieve health and wellbeing within the workplace.” Happy clients include Farmhouse Biscuits, Spar, Barnfield Construction, BCW Engineering and Ring Stones, to name but a few. Once again, it’s great to see two Burnley businesses working together and we wish them all the best with their partnership.

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