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The King's Trust Newsletter Lancashire, February 2026

5/2/2026

 
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For 50 years, we’ve helped generations of young people to build brighter futures - and we’re just getting started. 
We have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. 


Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.


Coming up:
  • Get Started with Digital Photography
  • Get into Business Services w/ BAE
  • Free funding to train or find work
  • Enterprise


Read on to find out more!
Get Started with Digital Photography
Location: Blackburn College
Taster day: 12 Feb 26
Course dates: 16 Feb 26 - 20 Feb 26
Ages: 16 - 25


On this course young people will:


Gain practical experience and learn how to create a digital portfolio. They'll also gain confidence and meet like minded people, learn about self-employment in the creative sector, and get 6-months progression support.


Eligibility: must not be in employment, education or training.
Get into Business Services w/ BAE
Location: Preston
Taster day: 3 Mar 26
Course dates: 16 Mar 26- 2 Apr 26
Ages: 18 - 30


On this course young people will:


Take part in on-site work experience, develop new skills, develop their CV and boost interview techniques, and learn about job opportunities and apprenticeships at BAE.


Eligibility: must not be in employment, education or training.


Enterprise
Location: Virtual
Course dates: Enterprise runs all year round
Ages: 18-30


Know a young person who is looking for support to launch their business? Our free Enterprise programme is here to help them turn that dream into a reality.


With expert-led workshops, one-to-one support, and opportunities to apply for funding, we provide the tools young people need to create a strong business plan and start a successful business.


Eligibility Criteria:
  • The programme is open to young people aged 18 to 30.
  • Young people must have the right to work in the UK, and must intend for the business to operate in the UK
  • They must own, or plan to own, at least 50% of the business.
  • If they’ve already started their business, they must have been actively trading for less than 1 year.
  • To be eligible young people must live in Burnley, Hyndburn, Blackburn with Darwen, Preston, Pendle or Blackpool.
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Team
Location: Lancashire and Cumbria
Course dates: Next programmes start Apr 26
Ages: 16-25


Join Team, our 12-week personal development programme, for the chance to gain new skills, earn a qualification and meet like-minded people.




Young people will take part in a group community project, go on a fun-filled residential trip, and develop their English, maths, communication and teamwork skills.
Find Out More
Explore
Location: Burnley
Taster day: 25 Feb 26
Course dates: 3 Mar 26- 20 Mar 26
Ages: 16-25


On our Explore programme, young people will take part in fun, challenging activities to help grow their confidence while taking steps to achieve their goals.


They will gain key skills to support them in life and work, including teamwork, leadership and communication. We'll provide regular one-to-one support to help young people achieve a positive outcome.
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Get into Retail w/ M &S
Location: Stores across Lancashire
Taster day: 18 Feb 26
Course dates: 2 Mar 26- 27 Mar 26
Ages: 16-30


On this course young people will:


Get in-depth training in the retail industry by completing work experience with M&S, improve team work and communication skills and boost confidence, have the opportunity to gain a 12-week employment contract, receive 6-months post programme support.
Please note there are very limited placements at each store and places cannot be guaranteed until after the Taster Day.




Eligibility: must not be in employment, education or training.
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Downloadable Resources
If you work with young people, these might be useful as quick guides to our support. 
Guide to our support
How we help young people
Refer someone for support

We understand that some people may not know which course is right for them. If you know someone aged 16-30 who would benefit from an initial conversation to work out which course is right for them, fill in a short referral form and we will give them a call. Refer a young person


Didn't find what you were looking for? Don't worry 👇
If you know someone aged 16 to 30 who is thinking about their next steps but hasn't found the right course, we've got them covered.
Direct them to join our new email community to gain access to tools, tips and resources on-the-go to build confidence to spark career inspiration or business ideas. 
Sign up via the website today
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