July 30, 2026
Leslie Rickerby 
Category: Team
Business Support Programme Manager Leslie provides programme management across business support initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and in compliance with funding regulations. He is currently overseeing the final monitoring and impact measurement of a recently completed programme and assists the Head of Programmes with reporting, programme development and partnership...
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July 30, 2026
Donna Dacre
Category: Team
Business Advisor Donna works directly with established SMEs across Cumbria, providing one-to-one business support to help leaders identify opportunities, overcome challenges and achieve sustainable growth. She works alongside businesses to understand their ambitions, connect them with the right expertise and help them access the support needed to move their plans...
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July 30, 2026
Lucy Johnson
Category: Team
Business Support Programmes Officer Lucy is often the first point of contact for businesses joining Cumbria Accelerator. She helps businesses understand the support available, coordinates programme activity and connects SMEs with the right advisors, workshops and specialist expertise that will have the greatest impact on their business. She also helps...
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July 30, 2026
Paul Foster
Category: Team
Head of Programmes Paul leads the delivery and ongoing development of Cumbria Accelerator through Cumbria Combined Authority. He works closely with delivery partners to ensure businesses across Cumbria can access high-quality support that helps them grow, innovate and build long-term resilience, while supporting the programme's strategic objectives and regional priorities....
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