Beanstalk Skills Academy

Beanstalk Skills Academy We help people to gain confidence and develop skills for a better future. Helping you grow, thrive & succeed
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We support people to gain independence in work & business with mentoring, training and practical (fun) courses. Beanstalk Business Support CIC is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to make a difference, benefit society, and positively impact communities. At Beanstalk, we know that sustainable employment is crucial for communities and individuals. So our number one priority is to create meanin

gful employment opportunities. We support businesses to keep providing essential jobs. We also help individuals become the best candidates for these roles. ​

Small businesses are the backbone of local communities; they provide character and individuality that reflect a town's personality. Business owners and employees usually live and work within their communities. Building successful businesses inspire a climate of pride, creates a thriving local economy with local jobs, and secures strong community bonds.

Got bags of clothes, toys, games or bits at home that you keep meaning to sell?Snap It. List It. Sell It. is a relaxed, ...
19/08/2026

Got bags of clothes, toys, games or bits at home that you keep meaning to sell?

Snap It. List It. Sell It. is a relaxed, friendly session to help you get started with selling on Vinted. Bring your phone and a few things you might like to sell, and we’ll help you step by step.

We’ll look at taking photos, writing simple listings, pricing your items, understanding postage and staying safe online.

It could be a great little hobby as the nights start drawing in, and a good way to make a bit of extra cash from things you already have at home.

We’ve got a small group booked so far, which means there’ll be plenty of support, but we’d love a few more people to join us.

Starts: Friday 4th September 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: St Bernard's Larches & Savick Community Hub Elswick Road, Larches, Preston, PR2 1NT

Book your place here:
https://beanstalkcic.co.uk/events/snap-it-list-it-sell-it-learn-to-sell-on-vintedSept

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Digital skills in action at Beanstalk 💙We loved these photos from yesterday’s online reselling course, which everyone is...
19/08/2026

Digital skills in action at Beanstalk đź’™

We loved these photos from yesterday’s online reselling course, which everyone is now calling the Vinted course.

It was also a lovely chance to introduce two of Team Beanstalk.

Meet Ummehani, our newly appointed Digital Skills Champion. Ummehani is leading on digital skills across Beanstalk and has been the brains behind our new Digital Skills Policy. The whole team is learning so much from her, and it was lovely to see the patience and support she gave throughout the session.

And meet James, our newest Project Support Assistant. James was supporting learners with researching and pricing vintage games, which links perfectly with one of his own interests: gaming.

This is what we love about practical digital skills. It is not just about learning how to use an app or sell online. It is about building confidence, asking questions and using digital skills in real life.

A lovely session, a brilliant group and a proud Team Beanstalk moment.

https://beanstalkcic.co.uk/news/meet-ummehani-and-james

We’re growing our Board! Beanstalk has come a long way over the last five years, and as we continue to grow, we want to ...
14/08/2026

We’re growing our Board!

Beanstalk has come a long way over the last five years, and as we continue to grow, we want to bring some new people around the table too.

For us, this isn’t just about finding people with the right experience on paper. We want people who really connect with what Beanstalk is about, who will bring their own ideas and perspectives, ask questions and help us think about what comes next.

You don’t need to have been on a Board before either.

If you’ve followed Beanstalk for a while, worked alongside us, or you’ve simply seen what we do and thought “I’d quite like to be part of that”, have a read of our Board opportunity.

And please share it. You might know just the person we should be having a conversation with. đź’™

🌹 Look at these beautiful photos taken on our Vinted course yesterday!It was one of those sessions where suddenly it all...
12/08/2026

🌹 Look at these beautiful photos taken on our Vinted course yesterday!

It was one of those sessions where suddenly it all just made sense.

Everyone says “Vinted is so easy to use”, but that's only the case when you know how! And that's exactly what these courses are all about.

Our next Vinted course starts at ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick on 4th September.

Book here: https://beanstalkcic.co.uk/events/snap-it-list-it-sell-it-learn-to-sell-on-vintedSept

And some lovely feedback from Chris after last night's session "Thank you, I really enjoyed the session last night, very informative and Ummehani really delivered it well. She was happy to adapt to our requirements and stayed focused." ❤️

We’re bringing the Vinted course to St Bernard's. After lots of requests for evening sessions, we’re pleased to be runn...
28/07/2026

We’re bringing the Vinted course to St Bernard's. After lots of requests for evening sessions, we’re pleased to be running our next free Vinted course at ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick 6-8pm on 4th, 11th and 18th September.

It’s a relaxed, friendly course for anyone who wants help getting started with selling on Vinted, building confidence online and learning some simple practical skills along the way.

We have our photo booth, props and mannequins to help people take better photos of their items and make their listings stand out.

There’s an optional first session for anyone who needs help setting up their Vinted account, then the main session, followed by an optional supported follow-up to keep practising.

Book your place here:
https://SnapListSellSept.eventbrite.co.uk

Or email [email protected]
Or call 0300 365 5530

Places are limited, so booking is essential.

Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for funding this through our Beanstalk Digital Skills Academy.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by Vinted.

After the success of our last Vinted Selling Made Simple course, we’re bringing it back . . . this time in the evening! ...
15/07/2026

After the success of our last Vinted Selling Made Simple course, we’re bringing it back . . . this time in the evening!

Most of our last group have now made sales on Vinted, with two people selling before the session had even finished.

We had lots of requests for an evening course, so thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re able to offer more sessions.

Have a look at what we got up to last time:
https://beanstalkcic.co.uk/news

To book your place, WhatsApp 07871 354845, call 0300 365 5530 or email [email protected]

Places are limited, so booking is essential.

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

📢More Air Fryer Courses AddedOur Air Fryer Course at ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick has been so popular t...
02/07/2026

📢More Air Fryer Courses Added

Our Air Fryer Course at ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick has been so popular that we’ve added two more courses.

They’re relaxed, friendly sessions with lots of laughs, simple meals, useful tips and plenty of support along the way.

Next course dates:

Thursday 15th October to Thursday 29th October
12pm to 2pm

Tuesday 10th November to Tuesday 24th November
10.30am to 12.30pm

Thanks to The , we’re able to deliver these through Beanstalk’s .

To book a place, please get in touch:

Email: [email protected]
Call or WhatsApp: 0300 365 5530

And if you’re a community group interested in us delivering this course for your members, we’d love to hear from you.

👋 Lancashire community groups, this could be a lovely one for your group.We’ve got a fully funded Snap It. List It. Sell...
01/07/2026

đź‘‹ Lancashire community groups, this could be a lovely one for your group.

We’ve got a fully funded Snap It. List It. Sell It. workshop that we are bringing to local community groups.

It’s a fun, friendly workshop focused on using Vinted, helping people learn how to sell items they no longer need while building confidence online.

It’s relaxed, supportive and perfect for beginners or anyone who’d like a bit of step-by-step help getting started.

Here’s what we got up to on our most recent course:
https://beanstalkcic.co.uk/news/vinted-selling-made-simple

Interested in us bringing this to your group?
Message us, WhatsApp 07871 354845 or email [email protected]

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Focuses on using Vinted. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Vinted.

ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick
30/06/2026

ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick

What a brilliant Air Fryer Cookery Course at ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & SavickLots of laughs, lovely people,...
30/06/2026

What a brilliant Air Fryer Cookery Course at ST BERNARD'S COMMUNITY HUB - Larches & Savick

Lots of laughs, lovely people, new skills and some very tasty food.

Our next course is a 3 week course running on:

Thursday 17th September
Thursday 24th September
Thursday 1st October
12pm to 2pm

We already have a waiting list, so remaining places will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Spaces fill up quickly, so message us at [email protected] or call, text or WhatsApp 07871 354845 to book your place.

Special thanks to our wonderful volunteers helped us throughout the sessions too 🫶

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C/o The Foxton Youth And Community Centre, Knowsley Street, Avenham
Preston
PR13SA

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