Goodlives West Cumbria

14/10/2026

How fantastic is this community! 💚

The wonderful Kath from Little Arms-Top House, has been collecting for Goodlives! Thanks to the generosity of the locals, the pot has been filling up nicely.

Thank you so much to everyone who added their change. Every little bit makes a real difference to what we do here.

Thanks from everyone at Goodlives! 🌱

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14/10/2026

Did you know Works4You is a social enterprise? 💚

All the money Works4You raises comes to Goodlives, so not only are you getting the work you need done, you’re also helping us support the local community!

Follow the Works4you page to keep up to date with all their special offers and services.

🍂 Are you Winter ready? ❄️

From garden clearances and fence repairs to decking, painting and hanging doors – our team has you covered before the cold sets in! 🛠️

💡 Did you know our team includes a qualified joiner with 16+ years' experience? Whatever the job, we've got the skills to match.

📞 01946 814576
📧 [email protected]

08/10/2026

Thank you to WED Credit Union and Citizens Advice Copeland for joining us at Goodlives this week! 🦈
It was a brilliant morning learning about the dangers of illegal money lending and the support available locally. A big thank you to Sid the Shark for popping in too, and for the kind words about our BECBC Charity of the Year finalist spot.

We're already looking forward to welcoming you back soon for a session on budgeting at Christmas. Watch this space! 🎄

08/10/2026

🌟 Learners Love: Stories from Goodlives 🌟

"It's succeeded in increasing my self confidence." 💛

Real voices. Real growth. Real community. 🙌

These short quotes shine a light on the confidence, joy, and sense of belonging found through Goodlives.

This series is made possible thanks to the continued support of our incredible funders: Copeland Community Fund, Cumbria Community Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund and Garfield Weston Foundation. 💛

07/10/2026

🎟️ The Goodlives Lottery is back! Just £12 for the year, with monthly prizes of £25, £15 and £10 🎉

Played last year? Message us to keep your number. New player? Get in touch and we'll send yours 💛

07/10/2026

The is still time to book onto our next Therapeutic Art Class.

🎨 Feeling creative? Come and join us for our FREE Therapeutic Art Class!

This session will focus on Harmony and Connection
Join us for a relaxing therapeutic art class using Neurographic Art, a meditative drawing style that turns random lines into organic shapes to calm stress, clear mental clutter, and quiet negative thoughts.

📅 12th October
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Former Chamber of Trade Building, High Street, Cleator Moor CA25 5AH
📞 01946 814576
📧 [email protected]

Scan the QR code to refer yourself or someone you know! 👇

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06/10/2026

Today we welcomed the BECBC Charity of the Year judges to Goodlives! 🏆
Thank you to Stephen Davison of Cavendish Nuclear, Lyn Cavaghan of Always Another Way CIO and Emma-Jayne Gooch of BECBC Limited for visiting us. It was a pleasure to show them how we support people back into work through hands-on training and real experience, and the difference that makes to individuals and to our community.
We're honoured to be shortlisted alongside HospiceatHomeWC, The Outward Bound Trust and NEAD CIC. Congratulations to all, and good luck!
Huge thanks to our staff, volunteers and supporters, who make Goodlives what it is. 💚
Thank you also to Dianne Richardson and BECBC for organising the awards.

06/10/2026

🌿🐟 Get involved with West Cumbria Rivers Trust! 🌿🐟
Fancy getting hands-on with local river conservation, wildlife protection and community projects? Come along and hear about volunteering opportunities with West Cumbria Rivers Trust! 💧
📅 Wednesday 14th October
🕐 1:00pm
📍 Former Chamber of Trade Building, High Street, Cleator Moor CA25 5AH
No experience necessary, just enthusiasm for the outdoors! 🌳
📞 01946 814576
📧 [email protected]

02/10/2026

A visit from Revision 🌟

We were delighted to welcome Kerri Ann from Revision to Goodlives this week! Kerri Ann joined us in the shop to see our customer service training in action, and also popped into our upcycling sessions to see the creative work our learners have been getting stuck into.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and see what our team and learners have been up to. It's always brilliant to share the progress being made here.