One of eight strategic projects funded by Goole Town Deal, Opportunity Goole was established to develop the local workforce by offering free support to individuals, employers and the self-employed.

As well as providing support and advice to more than 350 local people and over 160 businesses, community interest companies and other organisations, Opportunity Goole allocated 70 applicants a share of more than £364,000 in funding from its Flexible Grant Scheme, towards the cost of a wide variety of projects that will boost the local economy.

From April 2026 onwards, anyone who would like to access information and support to develop their skills, or those of their workforce, and gain qualifications or learn something new, should visit East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Adult Learning and Employability website at: https://www.campaign.eastriding.org.uk/. Local business can also access a wide range of support from Invest East Yorkshire’s Business Support Services team by visiting: https://investeastyorkshire.co.uk/business-support/.

As the Town Deal programme enters its exit strategy phase, each individual project will take responsibility for its own forward plan. As outlined above, when the Opportunity Goole project ends on 31 March, local people will still be able to access advice and support about education and training, as well as for their businesses, but from alternative sources. 

Read case studies about some of the businesses and individuals that the Opportunity Goole team supported and other projects that they worked on:

• Event aims to inspire young people to go into business.
• Local schoolchildren visit town centre businesses.
• Equipping students with the skills they need to succeed.
• Aspiring film-maker is a step closer to achieving his dream.
• Local man achieves his apprenticeship goal.
• Opportunity Goole helps local business to boost its turnover.
• Grants help local businesses grow and expand.
• New business launched with help from Opportunity Goole.
• Opportunity Goole funds ‘warm space and computer room.
• New art studio was inspired by Opportunity Goole.
• Opportunity Goole helps business access grant funding.
• Local firm is well positioned for growth and success.
• Opportunity Goole helps local woman launch new business.
• Opportunity Goole delivers some early Christmas cheer.
• Opportunity Goole helps local woman develop her skills.
• Local businesses reveal how Opportunity Goole benefited them.