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A company supporting the growth and development of the social enterprise sector throughout Greater Manchester, by providing business development support services.
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Grants information for the British charitable and non-profit sector. Latest funding information from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.
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A joint group comprising Access Buxton, Access Glossop, Hope Valley Access Group and New Mills Access Group, dealing with accessibility.
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Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations - the professional body for the third sector’s chief executives.
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Aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, and local levels.
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West Midlands Regional Development Agency - works with a range of public sector partners, voluntary and community organisations and the private sector, to develop strategies and support projects that will help transform the economy.
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The umbrella organisation for the Amber Valley area voluntary sector and the main provider of support for local voluntary and community groups.
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Supports women to develop activities and enterprises that address community needs in rural areas of the Peak District.
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Collaborative unit serving the rural community and its churches, supported by the National Churches, the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Rank Foundation.
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The national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from Government and the National Lottery.
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A ‘one stop’ site for arts information in the County of Derbyshire and City of managed by the Derbyshire Arts Partnership.
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An artist-led organisation which aims to promote all the arts and artists living and working in the Peak District. Contact
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Awards grants of £300 to £10k for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
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Online business analysis tool for the social sector with scenarios to identify current business practice; diagnosis of business strengths/weaknesses; strategic guidebook.
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A membership organisation that represents and supports organisations helping deprived neighbourhoods across the UK.
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Help in finding good, safe, accountable food from local sources.
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Lottery fund distributor.
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An innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage.
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Category listings of charities, news of the charity and voluntary sector, assisting people in giving to charities.
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A service dedicated to offering high quality advice, guidance and training to individuals, employed or unemployed, launching into self-employment or existing businesses looking for growth. Contact
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0800 45 88 797 |
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info@enterprisesupport.org |
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Business Enterprise Support Limited, Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1SN |
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A unique independent business-led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.
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National advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support. Run by DTI Small Business Service. Derbyshire - Staffordshire Contact
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Provides volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Buxton area.
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Campaigns for a sustainable future for the English countryside, highlighting threats and promoting positive solutions.
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Aimed at groups and individuals who are active in their community. Anybody is invited to use the website to share their skills, knowledge, materials and equipment.
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Aims to provoke an honest debate about the potential and limits of the social enterprise business model.
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A verified guide to businesses in the UK, listing over 2000 member companies and other leading UK organisations covering 32 industry categories. Contact
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Investment to build quality, capacity and sustainability in East Midlands infrastructure organisations that support the local Voluntary & Community Sector
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Investment to build quality, capacity and sustainability in infrastructure organisations that support the local Voluntary & Community Sector.
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Training, consultancy, advice and information for the voluntary sector on quality and evaluation systems, with the aim to increase effectiveness.
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Established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Aim is to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.
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Features and news analysis on financial, legal, fundraising, marketing, technology, management issues for charities, voluntary groups & non-profits.
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Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives.
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Finds and publishes practical information that helps entrepreneurs start up and run their small businesses.
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Working in partnership with local craftspeople, employers and organisations to promote Heritage, Construction and Sustainable Building Skills, and to develop new learning opportunities across the Peak, Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands Contact
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Provides independent advice to government to ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
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Enables good management in voluntary organisations through support for sound accountancy practices.
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UK's leading organisation for the development, promotion and support of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises.
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Aims to protect and improve the quality of life for all those living and working in the communities of Staffordshire, especially in rural areas. Contact
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01785 242 525 |
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andy@staffs.org.uk |
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Friars Mill, Friars Terrace, Stafford |
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Works to ensure that community development is recognised and supported as a powerful way of tackling inequality and achieving social justice.
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Trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).
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A resource to assist you develop community land trust solutions for affordable housing, amenity and workspace in Britain.
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National Federation for Community Organisations - promoting and supporting action in response to social, educational and recreational needs in neighbourhoods and communities.
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Promotes and campaigns for volunteering and volunteer training.
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Incorporates and dissolves limited companies; examines and stores company information delivered under the Companies Act.
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Connexions is a support service for all 13 to 19 year olds. It aims to provide advice, information, guidance and access to personal development. Contact
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Connexions is a support service for all 13 to 19 year olds. It aims to provide advice, information, guidance and access to personal development.
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ContinYou uses learning to tackle inequality and build social inclusion by creating programmes and services that build learning communities.
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Provides grants and loans to promote, support and develop co-operative solutions and co-operative enterprises
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Central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise in UK, promoting co-operative and mutual solutions, working in partnership with members to build a strong and successful co-operative movement.
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Organisation safeguarding the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales. Members service with local representatives.
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Monthly magazine for the Smallholder, Poultry Keeper, Organic Gardener and Small Livestock Farmer.
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A network for creative professionals to encourage growth through collaboration and to provide a forum and collective voice for the industry. Contact
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Helps organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.
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Contracted by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), DART offers land-based training to young people working in Derbyshire and surrounding counties. Contact
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01332 556 944 |
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info@dalesag.co.uk |
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540 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 2NG |
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Brings together the interests of farmers, the countryside, environment, rural economy; food, and air and water quality. Core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life.
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One of Defra's major tasks is to help farmers to operate as efficiently as possible. Defra administers EU support policies which provide around £3 billion to UK agriculture.
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Promoting the vision of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.
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Working to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation
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DDEP is one of seven Sub-regional Strategic Partnerships set up by the East Midlands Development Agency in 2003 to develop a range of sustainable economic opportunities. Its aim is to stimulate, develop and bring forward a range of sustainable economic opportunities in Derby & Derbyshire and improve the prosperity and overall environment for businesses, communities, individuals and visitors. DDEP Document Library Contact
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01773 514 970 |
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enquiries@ddep.co.uk |
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PO Box 6512, Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3YS |
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A registered charity that exists to support, develop, promote and represent voluntary and community organisations in Derby.
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A free service to help voluntary organisations, charities or community groups search for sources of funding. Run by J4B.
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Delivers a wide range of services across Derbyshire to both its members and the wider business community, and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning.
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Works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies in Derbyshire.
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A non-profit organisation that provides independent funding for voluntary community action throughout the county of Derbyshire.
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A-Z details of all DCC services - highways, police, education, etc. Contact
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Oversees the preparation, delivery, monitoring and review of the Community Strategies for the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
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Identifies gaps in service provision and works with groups to develop new and innovative services to meet these needs.
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A guide to DDDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting. Contact
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Helping volunteers make life richer and happier in the communities of Derbyshire Dales.
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Information for the voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in Derbyshire.
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An independent county-wide organisation supporting people in rural communities, villages and market towns. DRCC is part of Action with Rural Communities in Rural England (ACRE). Contact
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Development Trusts are defined as organisations which are: Engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of a defined area or community
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Portal for government public services.
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Detailed collection of contacts and information for a wide range of services working to support the Land-based businesses in Derbyshire - support groups, training facilities, national organisations and funding sources.
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Aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.
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Aims for a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens. Provides information, a help line and conciliation services.
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National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK, as part of the registered charity YouthNet
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1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.
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The school facilitates development of capacity to meet the current challenges of social change by supporting individuals as they develop projects.
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Full details of all ESBC services Contact
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East Midlands public health network, providing strategic-level engagement for stakeholders in improving health and addressing inequalities.
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Works with partner agencies to support the voluntary and community sector in contributing to the development of the East Midlands region.
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Provides business support in employment relations and employment law, health, safety and environment, manufacturing performance, and education and skills. Contact
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020 7222 7777 or 01572 723711 |
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info@eef-eastmids.org.uk |
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Broadway House, Tothill Street, London SW1H 9NQ |
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Tips, ideas, know-how and resources for small business and home business owners
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An initiative to help young people aged 14-30 to develop their enterprising skills in the East Midlands by giving them confidence to do something new and entrepeneurial with their lives or careers.
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Public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
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A campaign group bringing together farmers, consumers and environmentalists to fight for a sustainable future for farming in the UK.
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Free support for farmers and small and medium sized enterprises in England on many aspects of business and development. A set of criteria need to be met, ring for details - have your CPH number. Contact
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Pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to both the farm household and the farm business.
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A magazine sharing skills and information to cut farming costs through innovation.
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Seeks to secure a sustainable level of income for farmers and growers.
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