Made in Furness – Supporting Local Makers and New Businesses

Made in Furness is a social enterprise space managed by Barrow BID, in partnership with Barrow Rising, created to celebrate local creativity, champion independent makers and support the next generation of businesses in Barrow-in-Furness.

Providing an accessible pop-up retail space in the heart of Barrow town centre, Made in Furness gives local artists, craftspeople, designers and makers the opportunity to showcase and sell their products, reach new customers and grow their businesses.

But Made in Furness is about more than just providing a place to sell. It aims to create a pathway for aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses to take their first steps into retail, offering the opportunity to test products, build confidence, understand the retail environment and develop a customer base without the immediate commitment of running their own permanent premises.

By bringing together local talent under one roof, Made in Furness will help showcase the fantastic products, skills and creativity found across Furness, encourage people to shop local and add something unique to Barrow's town centre offer.

Our ambition is to help local makers turn their ideas into sustainable businesses, creating opportunities for growth, supporting enterprise and helping to bring more independent retail into the heart of Barrow.

Want to be part of Made in Furness?