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The Gas Rooms Training and Assessment Centre in Burton-in-Kendal provides specialist, industry-focused training for plumbing and heating engineers across Cumbria. Now in its fourth year of delivering the Skills Bootcamp in Air Source Heat Pump Upskill, the centre is helping local engineers prepare for the growing renewable energy sector. Read their story to discover how Skills Bootcamp funding has helped The Gas Rooms expand its training, strengthen industry connections and create new opportunities for businesses and engineers across the county.

Explore fully funded support, skills programmes, funding and upcoming events in our latest Enterprising Cumbria newsletter.

Enterprising Cumbria Newsletter - 9th September 2026

Read the 26th August 2026 edition of the Enterprising Cumbria Newsletter.

Read the 12th August 2026 edition of the Enterprising Cumbria Newsletter.

Read the 29th July 2026 edition of the Enterprising Cumbria Newsletter.

Applications for the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2027 are now open. These awards are the UK’s most prestigious business awards, celebrating organisations that are making a real difference through Innovation, International Trade, Sustainability and Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.

Read the 1st July 2026 edition of the Enterprising Cumbria Newsletter.

Growth isn't always about getting bigger. This article explores five signs that your business may be ready for its next stage of growth, from expanding into new markets to improving performance and unlocking new opportunities.