Jenny Duthie will be joining the team at Homewise as the new CEO from late August. She has over 20 years of experience in the charity and voluntary sector, including two decades with Citizens Advice. Most recently, she led the energy advice team at Rossendale Valley Energy, where she played a key role in supporting communities with energy efficiency and affordability.
 
Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to social impact to her new role at Homewise. 
She has a strong track record in co-production and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that services are shaped by and for the people who use them. She is excited to embrace a new challenge at Homewise and is looking forward to working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and communities to make a meaningful impact.
 
I am sure Jenny will be in touch with you once she settles into her new role. I will be leaving the organisation on 21 August 2025. I have really enjoyed working with many of you since joining the organisation in October 2023. I have also been grateful for the support and encouragement I have received whilst I have been at Homewise.  I know that the organisation will go from strength to strength under Jenny's leadership and that of the Homewise Board. 
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Plus, the animations created will be projected onto fabric as part of this year’s British Textile Biennial, thanks to Alexis and In Situ.
Don’t miss out on this unique creative opportunity!
Date: Saturday 09/08/2025
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Book your space now!

The latest edition of our monthly newsletter is here. 


There's a trend in the summer for specific types of crime to increase, often thanks to the warmer weather. That may come as a surprise, but opportunist criminals will take advantage our desire to get out, relax or travel. This August, find out what the risks are and how you can protect yourself whether at home, or away. 

As always, this issue also has a host local news and special offers too. We hope you enjoy reading it. 

P.S. Don't forget to share with your neighbours or to pass on any advice that might help someone you know. 

Your latest news for carers in East Lancashire...

Over 1,800 women and girls across the county have filled in Commissioner Clive Grunshaw's Safety of Women and Girls Survey. We want to hear directly from those who live or work in Lancashire. 

Survey results will inform the work of the police and other community safety partners such as local councils and victim support services, to make Lancashire a safer place for everyone.

The survey can be completed online here. The link is also available via the Commissioner's website - lancashire-pcc.gov.uk - and can be found across the Commissioner's social media channels. Search for @lancspcc on Facebook, X and Instagram or Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner on Nextdoor.

Connect with the community, showcase your work, host a fun activity, or set up a stall.

We invite you to come along to this event to engage with the community of Bradley in Nelson.

If you're interested, or would like more information, please contact tracey.noon@bprcvs.co.uk

The latest large bondholder event was held on 11th July 7:30-9:30am at Burnley College.

Every bondholder came away with a special gift.

New bondholders received their certificates.

// Watch the film //
🎥 Why Not Burnley? – Burnley 2027
(Look out for the special guest appearance at the end.)

Please help us spread the word
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• Post it on your social media
• Use this link to share - https://www.youtube.com./watch?v=nb4ewekC9FI
• Tag friends, colleagues, and community groups
• Use the hashtags #burnley2027 and #whynotburnley

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With thanks to:
Creative Talent Management Limited, Burnley Leisure & Culture, Burnley.co.uk, Burnley Council, Charter Walk, Radio Burnley, Bank on Dave, Rene K Couture Clothing, Burnley Markets, Discover Burnley, Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Fardella & Bell Estate Agents, Lancashire Museums, Burnley Football Club, Burnley College, Burnley Express, Burnley Film Studio, Super Slow Way, Mid Pennine Arts, Creative Spaces Burnley, The Royal Dyche, The Loom, Burnley Together, Calico Homes, Dempsey's, Above Hotels, Towneley Hall, Burnley Live, Burnley Words Festival, Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Burnley Empire Trust, Burnley Artisan Market, Padiham Town Centre, Padiham on Parade, Painting Padiham, Mooch Cafe87, Jess McGlinchey, Burnley Canal Festival, OutdoorTown, Next Level Dance, Prairie Sports Village, The Palazzo at Burnley, Pendleside Hospice, The Flying Buttresses, Burnley Youth Theatre, and Casey Orr.

Thanks to you all for your continued support in helping Burnley tell its story.

Have a read of the latest newsletter from u3a, and check out the wide range of activities happening in August.

Check out July's newsletter below. (click to enlarge)

Check out the slideshow below for August's activities.