A Growing Network of  Regenerative
Entrepreneurs here to Shape the Future

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A Community Where Purpose Driven 
CEOs and Founders Connect

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The Founders Club is a place-based business network where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect. 

Our members are entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders creating the conditions for impactful change.

Bringing together knowledge and networks to build the environment for regenerative business to thrive.

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Welcome to The Founders Club, an ecosystem built on relationships, connection and collaboration

AN ECOSYSTEM

The ecosystem we're creating is founded on regenerative business practices - where innovation and possibility, are driven by connection, relationships and community.

Cross-sector by design, we intentionally bring members together, breaking down silos, creating a platform that is purpose driven and recognises all voices. 

By engaging with members across diverse  sectors we challenge assumptions, unlock fresh perspectives and open the door to unexpected possibilities.

 

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Founders Club - Cumbria Lakes & lancashire

ROOTED IN PLACE. CONNECTED BY PURPOSE

Each Founders Club hosts its own curated gatherings and collaboration opportunities building the conditions for regenerative business to thrive. We are welcoming members across the Lakes, Barrow and Lancashire. The Founders Club membership is an opportunity to make sure you have a seat at the table to engage in impactful collaboration and drive meaningful change.

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“99% of UK businesses are SMEs — that’s why we lead with Business First.

With the freedom and agility to act, adapt, and lead, we’re creating the conditions for real regeneration and innovation to thrive. Real change doesn’t come from doing more of the same. It comes when we break the pattern - stepping beyond silos, beyond surface-level connections, and into genuine relationships.”

— Jan Foo, CEO & Founder, The Founders Club


HOW OUR MEMBERSHIP WORKS 

Partners

Young Founders

Founders 

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Young Founder hubs

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Founders Club membership brings you into the heart of impact and innovation. We’re currently welcoming new members into our Barrow and South Cumbria hubs. 

This is a partnership model for organisations committed to place-based change. Aligned partners are invited to work with us creating impact through cross-sector relationships.

We’re building a bridge between our university students and the leaders shaping business today. Championing the next generation of purpose driven entrepreneurs

The Founders Club is a curated membership community. We are place based across South Lakes, Barrow, and soon to launch Lancashire . Our members meet monthly for high-impact, in-person sessions to deepen strategic thinking, foster cross-sector collaboration, and unlock regenerative growth for our area. Membership is by application.

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If YOU WOULD like TO BE A FOUNDERS CLUB MEMBER, ATTEND ONE OF OUR MEETINGS, EVENTS OR ASK US A QUESTION, wE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

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