Grow the Glens

Grow the Glens Grow The Glens is a social enterprise and a not for profit community interest company. Marine. AgriFood. Tourism. Sustainability.

It has been established to develop the skills, facilities and infrastructure necessary to enable local enterprise and create sustainable well-paying jobs in the area. Our main focus of interest will be in economic projects concerning:

Technology. Our projects will be grouped into three key areas:

Seed

Our Seed projects are aimed at local school age children to introduce them to engaging STEM e

nvironments and initiatives in local industry, agriculture and the marine. Nurture

Our aim is to develop skills, enhance capacities and open up opportunities for young people, women and the economically inactive or disenfranchised. Our projects will focus on 21st century digital skills, entrepreneurship and the needs of local industry - existing and emergent. Grow

Technology and our geographical position reframes the economic narrative of our area. Distance from cities or regional towns is no longer a barrier to economic activity - providing that telecommunications infrastructure is in place, that facilities and capabilities exist to act as a catalyst, and that STEM skills (or access to training) are high in the community. Our projects will seek to place an impetus on growth of appropriate facilities and capabilities that will enhance economic activity. Half of our hinterland is the Marine. We are uniquely placed to harness the economic potential of marine tourism, aquaculture, tidal energy and marine engineering. Our projects will seek to open up our coastline to sustainable and sensitive economic development and clustering.

A private, own-door, two-person office has become available in the Cushendall Innovation Centre. £200+VAT per month incl...
12/06/2026

A private, own-door, two-person office has become available in the Cushendall Innovation Centre. £200+VAT per month includes rent, high-speed wifi, heat, light and electricity. You also have full access to shared spaces and meeting rooms.
For more information, or to view the premises, contact: [email protected]

Struggling to connect with your target audience on social media? Want to promote your business more effectively?The Tou...
05/06/2026

Struggling to connect with your target audience on social media?
Want to promote your business more effectively?

The Tourism Team from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will be here at Grow the Glens next Friday, 12th June, offering free one‑to‑one advice to help you boost your online presence and engage the right audience.

Whether you need help with content, reach, or understanding what works best for your business, they’re here to support you.

Slots available:
10 - 10.30 am - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-s44s-20260515000000
11.30 - 12 noon - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-s30dt-20260612113000
12.15 - 12.45 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-sfn12-20260612121500
1.30 - 2 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-sd3j0-20260612133000

02/06/2026

🌞Local artists & makers — want to run a summer workshop? 🎨

Grow the Glens is opening our space for creative, cultural, and hands on experiences for tourists visiting the Glens. Crafts, food, music, wellness, heritage - if you can teach it, we’d love to host it.

Drop us a message to chat through your idea or for booking information.

To book your place or for further details, contact Brenda: brendamathewshomeopath@protonmail.com
01/06/2026

To book your place or for further details, contact Brenda: [email protected]

🚗 Drive your future in Health & Social Care! 💙Want to work in care but don’t have your driving licence yet? Causeway Coa...
29/05/2026

🚗 Drive your future in Health & Social Care! 💙

Want to work in care but don’t have your driving licence yet? Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership have got you covered 🙌

Their fully funded Health & Social Care Academy helps you build the skills for a rewarding career and supports you in getting on the road 🚘

✨ What’s included:
🎓 Stage 1: Health & Social Care Training
💼 Stage 2: Work Trial (2 to 8 weeks)
🚗 Stage 3: Up to £1,000 towards driving lessons

📍 Open to residents in Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council

⚠️ Must have legal right to work in UK

👇 Take the first step today
Apply now! https://forms.office.com/e/G7T4LFas24

Or Email: [email protected]





Full Details available on council’s website.

29/05/2026

📣 Marketing & Digital Support Clinic – Friday 12th June 2026
4 slots available – free of charge
Tourism businesses across the Glens can book a one‑to‑one session with the Tourism Team from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
Get tailored support to:
• Improve your online visibility
• Strengthen your digital marketing
• Get answers to tourism‑related queries specific to your business
This is a great opportunity for personalised, practical advice - book your slot now.

📅 Friday 12th June 2026
📍 Grow the Glens
🕒 Booking essential

10 - 10.30 am - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-s44s-20260515000000
11.30 - 12 noon - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-s30dt-20260612113000
12.15 - 12.45 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-sfn12-20260612121500
1.30 - 2 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-sd3j0-20260612133000

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Personal Learning Account Fund - applications are now OPEN for Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership’s Pers...
26/05/2026

Personal Learning Account Fund - applications are now OPEN for Causeway Coast and Glens Labour Market Partnership’s Personal Learning Account Fund.

The fund can provide up to £500 towards accredited or industry recognised training required for career development.

To be eligible for this funding you must:
- Be aged 16 plus
- Be resident in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.

https://causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/work/labour-market-partnership/the-personal-learning-account-fund

All training, assessment and accreditation must be started by Wednesday 30th September 2026 and completed by Wednesday 30th June 2027.

The key thing to demonstrate in your application is how this funding will improve your employment opportunities.

The call for applications will close at 12.00pm noon Tuesday 30th June 2026.

All training, assessment and accreditation must be started by Wednesday 30th September 2026 and completed by Wednesday 30th June 2027.

25/05/2026

Marketing & Digital Support Clinic for Tourism Businesses – Friday 12th June 2026
Grow the Glens is delighted to host the Tourism Team from Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council for a practical drop‑in clinic offering one‑to‑one support for local tourism businesses.
This is a great opportunity to get one-to-one support on how working with the Council can help promote your tourism business free of charge.
If you’d like help with:
• Improving your online visibility
• Strengthening your digital marketing
• Reaching more customers
• General tourism‑related queries
…this is a great opportunity to get tailored advice specific to your business.
📅 Friday 12th June 2026
📍 Grow the Glens
🕒 Booking essential
Time slots still available:
10 - 10.30 am - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-s44s-20260515000000
11.30 - 12 noon - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-s30dt-20260612113000
12.15 - 12.45 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-sfn12-20260612121500
1.30 - 2 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-sd3j0-20260612133000
2.15 - 2.45 pm - book here: https://bookwhen.com/cushendall-ic/e/ev-srtag-20260612141500

We’re exploring the idea of running a Basic First Aid course at Grow the Glens and would love to know if you’d be intere...
21/05/2026

We’re exploring the idea of running a Basic First Aid course at Grow the Glens and would love to know if you’d be interested in taking part.

This would be a practical, confidence‑building session covering everyday first aid skills - the kind of knowledge that can make a real difference at home, at work, or out in the community.

If this is something you’d like to do, just comment below or send us a message to add your name to the list. Your feedback helps us plan the right programmes for the Glens community.

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