Burnley-based Neuro-Sparks Business Solutions is expanding its inclusive workplace services, creating jobs and reaching more employers across Lancashire and beyond thanks to more funding and expert support.

Established in 2023 by Daniel and Val Armitage, the family-run business helps neurodivergent people to thrive, not just survive, with authenticity by providing practical workplace support. Its team delivers one-to-one coaching, neurodiversity traits assessments, workplace support and training for employers and people managers.

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In 2025, Neuro-Sparks received a £50,000 loan from Rosebud, part of Lancashire County Council’s Business Growth Service, alongside support from Boost, Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. The funding enabled the company to introduce a new customer relationship management system, strengthen its workplace training offer and recruit new team members. It has since opened a second Burnley office.

Daniel Armitage of Burnley-based Neuro-Sparks Business Solutions which is expanding its inclusive workplace services, creating jobs and reaching more employers across Lancashire and beyond thanks to more funding and expert support.

Neuro-Sparks has also diversified its income and developed its work with larger corporate clients. Through a programme commissioned by Lancashire County Council, the business has supported 92 employers across the county to improve their approach to inclusive recruitment.

It has now been accepted onto the Department for Work and Pensions’ dynamic purchasing system, enabling the company to bid for work with Jobcentres across the UK and potentially recruit further team members as demand grows.

Chief executive Daniel said: “Rosebud gave us the funding to invest in our systems, develop our training and create our second office.

“Without that support, we would not be in the position we are today or creating additional roles within the business. The Rosebud team have taken a genuine interest in what we are doing.”

When the business experienced a period of financial pressure caused by delays outside its control, Rosebud remained closely involved with support. Daniel was able to speak openly with the team, who provided practical guidance and supported the business as it worked through the situation.

Rosebud fund manager Martin Emmott said: “Our relationship with a business does not end when its loan is approved. We stay in touch, understand the challenges it faces and use our experience and local connections to help wherever we can.

“Neuro-Sparks is doing important work while building a stronger and more sustainable business.”