About Us
The B&FC Group brings together two strong, place-based colleges in Blackpool and The Fylde College and Furness College with shared strategic priorities and a collective ambition to deliver significant impact locally, regionally and nationally.
Our Mission
As a merged college group, our mission is to deliver exceptional technical and professional education and training that is aligned to real labour-market needs, giving local communities the opportunity to thrive.
Together, the group places learners at the centre of everything it does, ensuring education leads to meaningful progression into employment, further study and lifelong learning, and supports economic growth at local, regional and national levels.
Our Strategy
Delivering exceptional, employment‑focused education
B&FC Group focuses on delivering an outstanding occupational curriculum that responds to labour-market demand, with employment skills embedded throughout its provision. Flexible progression routes are supported by strong employer engagement.
Supporting social mobility and inclusive growth
B&FC Group is committed to widening opportunity, removing barriers to learning and enabling learners from all backgrounds to achieve positive outcomes. This is reinforced by an inclusive, learner-first culture and a strong focus on wellbeing, aspiration and success across the organisation. Together, these play a vital role in driving social mobility, supporting regeneration and enhancing community wellbeing.
Working in partnership with employers and communities
B&FC Group prioritises deep, long-term partnerships with employers, public bodies and stakeholders to shape skills provision, support workforce development and influence local, regional and national skills agendas.
Both colleges place their campuses at the heart of the communities they serve as catalysts for economic and social development.
Investing in people, facilities and sustainability
The merged college group invests in expert colleagues, industry-standard facilities and efficient operations, all underpinned by a financially and environmentally sustainable operating model and supported by a strong, proactive leadership team.
A Stronger Group, Greater Impact
By coming together, B&FC and Furness College create a resilient, values‑driven college group that combines scale with local identity.
The group is united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, partnership and continuous improvement—ensuring learners, employers and communities benefit from a stronger, more connected further and higher education provider.