the growing club, north west
the growing club, north west
the growing club, north west
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TOGETHER WE GROW

Skills training and opportunities
for women in the North West

Skills training and opportunities
for women in the North West

Skills training and opportunities
for women in the North West

GET STARTED
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skill for business, the growing club, lancashire, lancaster, cumbria, preston, women in business,

TOGETHER WE GROW

We believe in creating a community of mutual support, accountability and collaboration

We believe in creating a community of mutual support, accountability and collaboration

We believe in creating a community of mutual support, accountability and collaboration

OUR STORY
What's On
skill for business, the growing club, lancashire, lancaster, cumbria, preston, women in business,

TOGETHER WE GROW

We provide a fantastic range of skills training and opportunities for women

We provide a fantastic range of skills training and opportunities for women

We provide a fantastic range of skills training and opportunities for women

WHAT'S ON?

Welcome to The Growing Club CIC

The Growing Club CIC is a not-for-profit organisation. We provide a fantastic range of skills training and opportunities  for women, using a creative and alternative peer support model.

We start where you are

Business Recovery, Resilience and Wellbeing Support

NEW Online Courses
Roots and Shoots Online for those starting a business.
Bloom and Grow Online for those wanting to grow their business.
Not sure what's right for you? Find out more about our business courses here.

NEW Young Women's Course: Branching Out
Skills training within our employment and enterprise skills training courses. Info here.

We know people are anxious about their businesses and futures during this time and so to support you, our work is continuing via online tools.

Alongside our usual business support, we are running a selection of Wellbeing events, find out more about these on our Events page. Our online workshops are still running, you can also find updates on Facebook.

The weekly Thursday drop-in is via zoom and if you're interested, you can book a free, funded 1-2-1 coaching session with Rebecca Batstone here.

Please do contact us if there is specific support you need via the contact form or email jane@thegrowingclub.co.uk.

Our Courses

No matter what stage you are at, we are here to help you. We run courses ranging from 8 weeks to 12 months. To find out more about each course, choose one of the options below.

Are you on benefits and wanting to use your skills?

Go to the Sowing Club

Have you got a business idea and ready to start?

Go to Roots and Shoots

Looking to grow your business with support?

Go to Bloom and Grow

Have you got a business idea and ready to start?

What's On?

The Growing Club offers a wide range of events and opportunities at the Women and Enterprise Hub. We offer monthly skills workshops, weekly drop-in sessions, events, networking and more.

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Workshops and Events​

Discover a variety of workshops, events and opportunities for all women.

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Weekly Drop In

For support and advice, weekly drop in sessions run every Thursday, 12:30 - 2pm.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life. - Kofi Annan

Don’t take our word for it...

… read what the members have to say about it!

"Joining the Growing Club has made me focus on what is important in my business in order to create sustainable growth."

"Meeting the team of women in the Growing Club has been such a bonus to me and I don’t feel so alone at all now."

"I love learning about all the aspects of running a business, and having this clear on my mind as I go forward. The buddy system is so valuable too. I appreciate the 1:1 time to discuss progress and share experiences. A fantastic group!"

"I wholeheartedly recommend the Growing Club to any woman who runs a small business, I believe even the most successful of business women would leave the Growing Club even more enriched and empowered than they already are."

"Coming here has changed how I think about my business."

"The Growing Club (GC) is an investment of time and personal commitment both to myself personally and my business and also to the other members of our group."

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Bridging the gap in business education for women…

Claire Stephenson
Business coach

Growing Club Stories: Claire Stephenson

Claire is an Accredited Public Relations Practitioner and runs a PR and communications consultancy, working on a global basis. She focuses on ethical communications, helping the third sector, CICs, environmental organisations and small businesses, to tell their story with power and authenticity.

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