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12 March 2025

One of the UK’s Oldest Charities, Henshaws, Leveraging Business Support to Raise £1M

Founded in 1837, Henshaws is one of the UK's oldest charities dedicated to supporting people living with sight loss and vision impairment. By leveraging business support, they aim to raise £1M in 2024-2025, strengthen corporate partnerships, and boost social impact.

03 February 2025

Bridging the Digital Divide: John Hastings' Journey with Recycle-IT!

With a mission to bridge the digital divide and reduce electronic waste, John Hastings founded Recycle-IT! (Bolton) CIC in 2021, an innovative social enterprise based in Bolton. John's journey took a positive turn when he joined Start Smart and EnterprisingYou by the GM Business Growth Hub.

12 December 2024

Bolton-based pasty company discovers missing ingredient after receiving disability awareness workshops

A Manchester disability awareness training provider has partnered with Carrs Pasties to help staff understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

10 December 2024

Digital innovation paves the way for Play It Green’s expansion

A new client portal, funded by an innovation grant, has helped a Bury SME transform how it supports businesses on their sustainability journey, providing clients with unparalleled transparency and impact data.

04 December 2024

How collaboration is driving clean-tech SME’s success - Vector Homes

Vector Homes is addressing inefficiencies in the construction sector with its innovative housing systems – cutting costs, build time and carbon. GM Business Growth Hub has been “instrumental” in its quick progress, says the company.

16 October 2024

Prepare for the next stage, getting your green credentials ready with the Hub - TP Matrix

To meet the requirements of the new age, TP Matrix needs a plan to actively enhance its capability to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero.

11 September 2024

344 Audio are gearing up for a nationwide disruption

Tameside based audio post production company, 344 Audio, was founded by Alex Gregson, an entrepreneur who has been crafting sound and music for over 12 years. What started in his bedroom is now a growing business working on high-profile projects from the UK and beyond.

15 August 2024

Leveraging the innovation eco-system for global success

From ambitious start-up to global leader, The Insights Family’s incredible journey provides lessons for any business in Greater Manchester that wants to fulfil its goals.

14 August 2024

UBU Environmental Limited successfully obtained £140,000 funding to secure a Knowledge Transfer Partnership

UBU Environmental Limited (UBU) are the North West's largest operating road sweeper hire company. Based in Salford, the family-run business has over 120 road sweepers operating in the Greater Manchester area.