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October 2026 roundup: Connect to Work, awards success, and a South Yorkshire event

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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  • Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
  • October's edition covers everything from Connect to Work in Lancashire to all the awards we've recently been nominated for or won.
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In this edition of the Growth Company's employment, justice, and health newsletter: Discover how Connect to Work is helping people in Lancashire find jobs that match their goals and circumstances; find out which of our colleagues and partners have been recognised with awards and award nominations; and learn how you can have your say on employment support in South Yorkshire.

Connect to Work Lancashire helps people move closer to employment

People in Burnley and the Ribble Valley are gaining confidence and practical support to help them take their next steps towards work.

Find out how we helped CE.

Recovery Works specialist wins IPS Grow Award

Sarah Thompson (left), who oversees our IPS Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service in the Wirral, was recognised with the Outstanding Contribution to IPS Award.

Read more.

Seven ERSA Award nominations for the Growth Company

Our colleagues, teams, and partners have been shortlisted for their work providing support to those who need it the most.

Browse the list.

South Yorkshire employment support event

VCFSE organisations, SMEs, and local authorities are invited to join the Growth Company in Rotherham on 5 November to discuss the future of employment support in the region.

Register now.


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The Growth Company is an award-winning social enterprise with a 35-year history of enabling growth, creating jobs, and improving lives. We help people and businesses to develop, grow, and succeed through a range of employment, skills, and business support services. We provide employment, justice, and health services across the North of England and beyond.

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