A training provider has completed an "important and positive" change.

North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), based in Accrington, has transitioned to a Community Interest Company (CIC).

This change means it  will now be known as North Lancs Training Group C.I.C.

The transition will not affect the way NLTG operates or the services it provides. However, NLTG said the change will benefit the communities it operates in.

Gareth Lindsay, managing director, said: "This is both an important and exciting development here at NLTG, and one that we have been working on for some time now.

"Our commitment to our partners, customers, and stakeholders remains paramount and they will continue to receive the same level of service from us as always.

"While there will be no change to how we operate, we envisage that the conversion to a C.I.C. will present more opportunities in the future for the further development and improvement of our services to all our partners, as well as protecting the great work NLTG has achieved over the last 55 years."

A spokesperson for the company added: "NLTG are one of the largest training providers in the country, with 55 years of experience of delivering workplace training and business solutions to support company growth and employee development.

"With NLTG's key purpose to deliver training and education to people of all ages across all communities, in order to drive skills improvement and social impact, the conversion to a CIC aligns perfectly with their core values."