A Lancashire Community Interest Company

Skills, support and opportunities that help people move forward.

Beanstalk works with people and communities across Lancashire through practical courses, employability support, wellbeing activities and community projects that build confidence, develop real-life skills, create opportunities and bring people together.

Funded and Supported By

Lancashire County Council
Preston City Council
Funded by UK Government
The National Lottery
Selnet Social Enterprise Lancashire Network
Community Gateway
Onward Homes

Three ways we can help.

Whether you are a person looking for support, an employer seeking local talent, or a funder investing in communities, Beanstalk has a pathway for you.

For Participants

Looking for support?

Friendly programmes, no pressure, no jargon, find one that fits.

Browse programmes

For Employers

Hiring or training?

Recruit local talent, host a placement, or co-design a course.

Partner with us

For Funders

Investing in Lancashire?

Read our outcomes, governance and current funding priorities.

What people say

Real voices, real change.

Everything has been managed professionally, with solid compliance and governance. Beanstalk is a trusted partner of Community Gateway, and we are excited about more projects in the pipeline. Highly recommend.

Community Gateway Association

Housing and community partner

Beanstalk is currently delivering well on three UKSPF projects with all delivery on target, achieving the desired aims in addition to realising real social impact for the Lancashire residents they support.

Selnet

Social Enterprise Lancashire Network

“Fun. Friendly. Informative.”

what people say about our sessions

1,042

programme attendances

~800

people supported

93%

from lower income communities

82%

reported increased confidence

A self-reinforcing cycle.

Each part feeds the next. The more we do, the more the whole community benefits, which is exactly the point.

Beanstalk in the Community

People build trust through engaging activities in local centres.

Beanstalk to Work

That trust opens the door to confidence, skills and employment goals.

Beanstalk for Business

We support businesses to create meaningful jobs and inclusive job roles.

Back to Community

People and business reinvest value into communities.

Beanstalk community event at the Grange Hub in Lancashire

Every session is a front door back into community.

Cookery, skills, volunteering and friendship, across Lancashire, all year round.

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Ready to take the next step?

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