Lancashare in Preston, Lancashire

Lancashare is the founding county within the GB Shared ecosystem — the UK’s first and only place‑based, digital, sustainable supply‑chain infrastructure. Launched in Lancashire in 2016, it brought together the county’s public, private and third‑sector organisations to share opportunities, strengthen local supply chains, and keep more wealth circulating in the region.

Born from a simple pledge to “share and keep it local,” Lancashare quickly became a multi‑award‑winning Northern Powerhouse partner and proved that when a county collaborates, it grows. Its success laid the foundation for the national rollout of GB Shared, now active in multiple counties across the UK and recognised as a pioneering innovation in community wealth building, sustainability and local economic impact.

Lancashare remains the blueprint and heartbeat of the GB Shared model — demonstrating what’s possible when a county connects its businesses, shares its resources, and works together for a stronger, fairer, greener local economy.

If you're in Lancashire, it's free to access our shared resources.  Our Lancashare platform is powered by the businesses of our county who believe in sharing for a stronger, greener, more connected and collaborative region.  When you use GB Shared / Lancashare to find what you need, every click supports a local business who is sharing with you.