ascentis.co.uk
lmc.ac.uk
Who we are
Ascentis is an award-winning provider of qualifications for education in the UK and overseas.
Ascentis is distinctive in that it is both an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales, and an Access Validating Agency for Access to Higher Education Diplomas, licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency.
What we’ve achieved
At Ascentis our employees and their wellbeing is at the heart of our organisation and we were delighted to be nominated for Red Rose Employer of the Year and extremely proud to go on to win this.
Growth in our core portfolio areas has established Ascentis as the number one Access Validating Agency and number one Awarding Organisation in the UK for Access and ESOL respectively.
Why we love Lancaster and Morecambe
Being based in this historic city, we are very well connected and provided with fantastic opportunities across the region. We can attract employees from across the North West as well as having access to a world-class university.
We are actively involved in our local communities, working with several charities including Alzheimer’s Society, Animal Rescue Cumbria, ESCAPE2MAKE, Macmillan Cancer Support, Morecambe Bay Foodbank, Pendleside Hospice, Samaritans, St John’s Hospice and the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
Fiona Lugiano Group deputy CEO, Ascentis
Who we are
Lancaster & Morecambe College is proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education, focused on providing young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to enable them to progress into employment or on to further study.
We work closely with our local employers to shape every curriculum pathway, ensuring our graduating students are highly employable with the skills that local businesses need.
What’s next
We’re committed to providing businesses with a wide range of support to help boost growth and upskill their workforce.
In October 2022 we launch our new Sustainable Energy Centre, which includes a fully-immersive VR suite, robotics and CAD workshops and a renewable energy demonstration area.
These innovative resources will not only enhance the learning experience for all of our students, they will support businesses to deliver bespoke training tailored to their individual needs.
Why we love Lancaster and Morecambe
The Lancaster and Morecambe district is an exciting and diverse place, and I’m proud to work alongside innovative businesses and individuals, to help promote the wealth of opportunities our region offers.
Collaborative working is key to ensuring that our workforce is fully equipped to meet future skills requirements.
Victoria Carter Head of engagement, Lancaster & Morecambe College
icsuk.com
lancashiredigitalhub.co.uk
Who we are
ICS Accounting provides high-quality accounting and taxation services to contractors, freelancers and small businesses across the UK.
Our focus is to always put the client at the heart of everything. We pride ourselves on being industry experts through experience, training, qualification and accreditation, delivered around our ethos of trust, care and compliance.
What we’ve achieved
2022 is a milestone for ICS Accounting as we celebrate our 20th year in business.
We are immensely proud of everything we have achieved in the last two decades and our continued success.
In 2021, we acquired two local practices, which expanded our portfolio and accounting solutions on offer, strengthening our position in the accounting sector.
Why we love Lancaster and Morecambe Lancaster and Morecambe are amazing places to live and work.
The people are warm and friendly, with an ever-growing business community primarily comprised of independent businesses, highlighting drive and entrepreneurship.
And we can’t forget that we are surrounded by stunning historic buildings, beautiful views and a calendar full of extraordinary events.
Nick Dagger Head of marketing, ICS Accounting
Who we are
Lancashire Digital Hub, supported by Lancashire County Council, is a community for all things digital tech.
We deliver a range of monthly events and meetups to help encourage the starting and growth of digital tech businesses throughout the county.
We work closely with district councils to encourage tech founders and entrepreneurs to come together in a peer environment.
What we’ve achieved Since forming in 2022, the hub has created a number of regular meetups.
Our monthly Tech Talks are open to anyone and take place in a different borough of the county each month, attracting tech speakers from industry and academia, and there’s always free pizza.
We’ve also started a Digital Leaders Peer Group which meets three times a year, and next year will be running some high profile events.
Why we love Lancaster and Morecambe Being based from Fraser House in Lancaster is terrific for us.
From here, we are able to work in a community environment alongside tech leaders day in, day out.
The fantastic investment from Lancashire County Council allows us to bring district councils to the venue and show them best practice when creating their own tech communities.
Daniel Knowles Community manager, Lancashire Digital Hub
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