Enterprising Habits · Burnley · Since 2020

Where people
belong, grow
and thrive.

Ehabits helps people in Burnley build skills, explore work, develop ideas and feel connected. We start with a conversation about what matters to you.

Education · Employment · Enterprise · Community

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A personal development session with participants around tables at the Chai Centre, Burnley.
Learning together.
Growing together.

Personal development session · Chai Centre, Burnley

Find your next step

Explore learning, work and bilingual advice, and talk to us about the support you need.

Find support ↗

Come for a chai

Food, conversation and community at Chat & Chai. Monday–Thursday, 9am–3pm.

Plan your visit ↗

Make a difference together

Explore opportunities to support local learning, employment and community participation.

Partner with us ↗
Two key community initiatives

Practical support.
More ways forward.

From a conversation in your own language to taking your next step into learning or work, our funded initiatives help local people explore new possibilities.

The National Lottery Community Fund
Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund

Delivered in Burnley through National Lottery Awards for All and Reaching Communities. Thanks to National Lottery players.

A one-to-one conversation at a community advice session
National Lottery Awards for All

Bilingual information,
advice & guidance

Practical guidance from Samina, drawing on lived experience and an understanding of the barriers local people face. Start with a conversation about the support you need.

At the community Hub
Four days each week
At the Chai Centre
Once each week
Ask about bilingual support ↗
Residents developing digital skills together using laptops
Reaching Communities

Shaping Your Destiny

Our employability skills programme helps local residents build confidence and skills, and explore pathways into education, training, employment and enterprise.

Programme stage
Third and final year
Programme target
Over 150 residents across three years

The figure above is the programme target, not a verified outcome total.

Join or refer someone ↗

Please contact the team to confirm current sessions, appointments and availability before attending.

A gathering at the launch of Chat & Chai with colourful balloons and local support displays.
Chat & Chai — Sip. Chat. Repeat.
Chat & Chai · At the Chai Centre

Good food.
Real connections.

Visit Chat & Chai at the Chai Centre, Burnley, for food, conversation and connection. Vegetarian and meat options include biryani, samosa chaat, panini, wraps, kebabs and burgers.

Chat & Chai, our community café at the Chai Centre, opened in October 2025. It offers a relaxed place to meet, and creates volunteering, training and work experience opportunities.

Chat & Chai caféPilates for womenBilingual advice & guidanceCoffee morningsCommunity consultation
Explore food & request an order

Chat & Chai launch · October 2025
Monday–Thursday · 9am–3pm. Contact us to confirm the full street address and access arrangements before travelling.

Community voice

People should
help shape
their place.

In 2025, we consulted local residents about where investment should go: support and opportunities for people, improvements to places, or both.

These conversations help us understand what people want for their neighbourhoods, alongside their goals for learning, work and wellbeing.

Tell us what matters to you ↗
A group taking part in a roundtable discussion in a bright community space.
Your next chapter can start here

Come for a conversation.
See where it takes you.

Looking for support, planning a visit or interested in working together? We’d like to hear from you.

Say hello
Chat & Chai assistantFood, courses & a friendly welcome

Hello! What can we help you with?

A guided website assistant. Anam and the team handle messages and confirm requests.

Speak to Anam ↗

Prefer a person? WhatsApp 07308 151468 ↗