our work skills & employability a catalyst for positive change We provide a host of training activities, vocational skills, adult education and employability programmes – whether your goal is self-improvement, getting into employment or enhancing your work force as an employer. We work across neighbourhoods, through colleges, and with local businesses to improve the prospects of the people who live in our communities. Calico Enterprise aims to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of individuals, in the lives of their families and within their communities. We have helped thousands of people into work or further training opportunities; many of who would have otherwise struggled in college or other academic settings. visit calico enterprise We work with over 60 construction companies across the Northwest of England to deliver apprenticeships through short term placements with multiple contractors. We also offer a consultancy to ensure that social value is included in construction through both procurement and planning routes. find out more Our social enterprises promote advancement of education, training and the relief of unemployment of people who are unemployed, low paid, low skills or have no skills. We provide decorating, cleaning and clearance services, in addition to recycling and refurbishment contracts for local authorities. find out more AFTA Thought, our drama based training company provides bespoke staff training opportunities in unique conference style setting through the delivery of scripted actor-led sessions that help individuals confront some of their most challenging areas of work in a safe environment. find out more Our Acorn Academy delivers bespoke programmes around counselling, mindfulness, confidence-building and drug and alcohol issues with a goal of developing people’s knowledge, awareness and resilience. visit acorn academy get in touch For all general and customer enquiries, please contact us today contact privacy policy modern slavery statement gender pay gap financial reports about coronavirus covid-19 Share Share The Calico Group comprising: Calico Homes Limited, Syncora Limited, Calico Enterprise Limited, SafeNet Domestic Abuse and Support Services Ltd, Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction, Acorn Recovery Projects, Delphi Medical Limited, Delphi Medical Consultants Limited, Hobstones Homes Limited. Registered Office: Centenary Court, Croft Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2ED calico.org.uk contact@calico.org.uk The Calico Group Limited Registered England No. 8747100