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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 |
Email: |
andy@staffs.org.uk |
Address: |
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 |
Email: |
info@dalesag.co.uk |
Address: |
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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Leading national farming newspaper.
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Promoting awareness of sustainable agriculture and rural development in the UK and overseas.
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Farming news.
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Educates children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside.
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UK independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers and crofters.
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Agricultural newspaper.
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Providing information, help and advice for farming families in the United Kingdom.
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Works mainly as a campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Comprehensive website.
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Works in the areas of procurement, fundraising, social enterprise, and financial management. Part of ChangeUp.
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Help and advice for community groups and voluntary organisations who are seeking funding.
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Network of organisations active in supporting the local food sector and working towards fairer, healthier, more sustainable local food systems.
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Works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future. Works on farming related sustainability issues.
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FunderFinder develops and distributes software to help individuals and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that might give them money.
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Provides a range of services to support public, private and the voluntary and community sector in accessing UK, EU and other grants/funding.
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A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture.
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Partnership of organisations providing services and resources to improve the quality of governance in the voluntary and community sector. Part of ChangeUp.
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Online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector from government funders.
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With ten government departments under one roof, GOEM is the hub of central government in the East Midlands.
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Works to deliver and develop government programmes in the region on behalf of 10 central government departments, by working with relevant organisations to meet local needs.
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Developed to advise and guide both industrial and professional clients on all matters relating to grant aid
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Environmental charity helping to regenerate vibrant communities by delivering practical projects. SE development worker for NE Derbyshire.
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Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
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To initiate, support and progress projects in the Hayfield area, that the existing statutory bodies are either not able or not willing to undertake.
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Aims to improve the health of the local population by delivering the best standards of integrated health and social care planned in partnership with local communities.
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Details of all HPBC services and strategies: housing, planning, envoronment, economic development, waste, parks, etc. Contact
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Promotes community and voluntary sustainability in the High Peak area, by supporting the development of organisations with advice, practical services, information, training and facilities.
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Opportunities for the people of the High Peak to participate in creative arts and so enhance their quality of life through self-expression.
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Led by High Peak Borough Council the group provides advice and networking opportunities for manufacturing and engineering industries. Contact
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0845 129 7777 ext 3528 |
Email: |
lawrencem@highpeak.gov.uk |
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High Peak Economic Development Team, Hayfield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith ,High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0QJ |
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A consortium of local authorities, transport providers, community groups and businesses promoting public transport services in the Hope Valley & High Peak.
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Delivering a co-ordinated framework of Information & Communications Technology guidance, good practice, advice and support for VCS organisations. Part of ChangeUp.
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Produced by Jobcentre Plus, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Business Link, for brokers and advisers dealing with enquiries from employers in the East Midlands.
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Provides seminars, workshops and consulting services for social entrepreneurs in the United States and around the world.
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Helps rural business administrators and farm secretaries service the book keeping and recording needs of a diverse range of small businesses in the countryside. Contact
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024 7669 6592 |
Email: |
AgSA@IAgSA.co.uk |
Address: |
National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ |
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Professional membership body for UK fundraisers, working to promote the highest standards in fundraising practice and management.
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The regional observatory for the East Midlands - a complete single-point access to data, information and intelligence about the region including statistics and strategy reports.
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Comprehensive information on grants for both business and voluntary groups which is updated daily.
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Provides creative solutions to revenue diversification, enabling organisations to remain vibrant and responsive to changing client needs.
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Derbyshire local business community portal offering a wide variety of links to support services, events and contact details for a number of business to business services.
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Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector - licensed by the UK government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector. Contact
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024 7669 6996 |
Email: |
connect@lantra.co.uk |
Address: |
Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG |
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A European Community Initiative to assist rural communities in improving the quality of life and economic prosperity through innovative community-led projects that give priority to women and young people.
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Supports collaboration between voluntary organisations in the development and delivery of learning opportunities.
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Improving the skills of England's young people and adults to ensure the UK has a competitive workforce. Derbyshire LSC
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Committed to providing the highest quality standards of education, training and recreational opportunities through programmes based on individual recognition, attainment, equality of access, flexibility and relevance. Contact
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Provides loan finance of £25k - £250k to not-for-profit community organisations across England.
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Lottery Funding is a joint website run by all Lottery funders in the UK.
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Helping charities communicate by providing information and training.
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A free service helping employers and employees realize the potential of redeployment and matching the right skills to the right engineering sectors through office-based and mobile resources. Contact
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MEEM is a partnership of minority businesses and others that provides a strategic voice and conduit to inform and influence policy makers.
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Helps to promote voluntary and community action by supporting CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector.
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Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England, helping voluntary organisations to achieve the highest standards of practice & effectiveness.
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A network of local family farmer groups, organisations and networks that exchange ideas and good practice, and work together to influence the policies.
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Co-operative of farmers, producers selling on a local scale, and farmers' markets organisers.
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Represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales, promoting successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture and the long term viability of rural communities.
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Network of not-for-profit agencies supporting small and growing businesses by providing a comprehensive range of services - targeting pre-start, start-up and micro businesses.
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Service provided by universities for businesses and organisations working to promote economic and social development of rural areas.
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Statistics about Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level.
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Runs a number of courses on topics such as dry stone walling and rock sculpting. Schools and college activities and family activities. Contact
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Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service to conserve and enhance the natural environment.
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A national trading network for social enterprises and those that wish to trade with them
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An independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being.
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A £700,000 scheme co-ordinated by the National Park Authority which aims to boost environmentally friendly enterprises by helping local businesses utilise the area's unique resources.
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Purposes and running of NMVC - How to volunteer - Volunteer jobs - Activity groups - Weekly timetable - Premises etc.
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An independent UK weekly news magazine dedicated to physical and social community regeneration.
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Provide short training courses within the land-based sector many leading to NPTC certificates of competence. Registered with Lantra. Contact
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Organic certification body - carries out the inspection and licensing of organic farming and food processing across the UK.
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Official tourism website for the Peak District and Derbyshire with information about accommodation, attractions and recreation.
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A group of local food producers and food businesses based in and around the Peak District.
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Working to make the Peak District a special welcoming environment with vibrant communities and a thriving economy. Contact
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Planning is one of the most important aspects of the work we do, ensuring the National Park continues to be a place of beauty, heritage and wildlife conservation. Contact
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01629 816 200 |
Address: |
Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE |
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As the rural arm of DDEP, the key role is to stimulate rural development activities and to bring together the funding programmes for the area. Contact
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01629 816 268 |
Email: |
giles.dann@ddep.co.uk |
Address: |
RAZ Support Unit, Arden House, Baslow Rd, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1AE |
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A network of Peak District residents and workers who are concerned to tackle the problems of hidden deprivation in the area.
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A partnership of organisations working together to support and enhance voluntary and community action in the Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak.
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An independent organisation working in the High Peak & North Derbyshire Dales to provide a free advocacy service.
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Working to help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations achieve more. Part of ChangeUp.
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UK government's online planning and building regulations resource - to learn about planning and building regulations, apply for planning permission and building regulations consent, find out about development near you, appeal against a decision and research government policy.
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An educational charity, based near Oxford in the UK, which supports the development of rural group enterprise world-wide.
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A UK charity that helps young people realise their potential and transform their lives through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance. Contact
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EM 0116 253 7824; WM 01384 892 100 |
Email: |
webinfoem@princes-trust.org.uk |
Address: |
EM Mansion House, 41 Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ; WM Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8QH |
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Profunding offers a unique set of services that provide up-to-date news and information to all those involved in raising funds for not for profit organisations.
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A national network of over 1,000 professional firms who give their time and expertise for free to local community groups and voluntary organisations.
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Acting as the gateway to business development, consultancy, research and training solutions at the University of Derby. Contact
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One-stop source of information for decision-makers, business people and community leaders in the countryside.
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Offers a information service locating sources of advice and support on a range of business related issues specifically for rural businesses within the East Midlands. Contact
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0845 450 0630 |
Email: |
info@ruralbiz.net |
Address: |
Welton House, Lime Kiln Way, Lincoln, LN2 4WH |
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UK wide review directory of Rural Businesses, Land & Business information, Tourism, Creative Industries, Woodlands and Small Business Help.
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Executive Agency of Defra, providing a range of services in support of the department’s objectives - making rural payments, carrying out rural inspections, livestock tracing.
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An independent organisation dedicated to finding practical and progressive solutions to the problems and challenges facing rural communities. Contact
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01900 828 870 |
Address: |
Unit 5C, Lakeland Business Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 1QT |
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Works in partnership with the public, voluntary and private sectors to address the causes and effects of stress in rural communities in England and Wales.
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Runs UK-wide training programmes for social entrepreneurs.
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Up to date and relevant information on providers of many courses, support programmes, publications & consultants nationwide.
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Makes it easier for you to find businesses in the UK whose main goal is not only to make profit but to have a positive impact on society
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An agency of the DTI aining to make the UK an enterprise society, facilitating the starting and growth of businesses. Runs Business Link
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Not-for-profit organisation representing small farmers across the UK.
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News, information, training, events for anyone interested in smallscale farming and the countryside.
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Promotes and supports social accounting as the preferred means whereby organisations report on their social, environmental and economic performance and impact.
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Provides a national platform for showcasing the benefits of social enterprise, sharing best practice and influencing policy.
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Resources for starting sustainable companies in Derbyshire, with social aims and ownership - A to Z of Social Enterprise.
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Faith-based social enterprise that leads in the domain of faith fuelled social capital development. Located in Cheetham, North Manchester.
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A partnership of organisations from the community, voluntary, enterprise, government and regional development sectors of the East Midlands.
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SEL provides a number of services aimed at building capacity, spreading best practice and creating a support infrastructure for London.
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Devoted to providing accessible, comprehensive news and practical help for everyone interested in social enterprise.
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Implements infrastructure and systems development, capacity building, research and development for the social enterprise sector in the UK.
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A one-stop-shop for information on the Social Enterprise sector and a place to trade information, insight, products and services.
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Aims to create employment opportunities for disabled people through the development and support of Social Firms.
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Social issues news from the Guardian newspaper, including a section on the voluntary sector.
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Campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming
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Committed to the promotion and development of Voluntary Action within the area of South Derbyshire.
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Sports training from short introductory workshops to full-time higher education courses.
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Full-time and part-time courses. Contact
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01785 223 800 |
Address: |
Earl Street, Stafford, ST16 2QR |
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Staffordshire Connects aims to make sure everyone who lives and works in Staffordshire is aware of the work that is going on to develop electronic services across the county.
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Responsible for all major public services in Staffordshire - aiming to make the county an even better place to live, work, visit and invest. Contact
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01785 223 121 |
Address: |
St Chad's Place, Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 2LR |
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A guide to SMDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting. Contact
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A network for businesses serving the sustainability of the rural economy by exploring alternative business opportunities, so that they can make informed decisions, improve profitability and help to regenerate the rural economy. Contact
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Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.
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Seeks to support and enhance the landlord-tenant system. Represents and advises members on all aspects of agricultural tenancy and ancillary matters.
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A work development centre for people with education disabilities producing garden furniture and craft goods. The site also provides excellent one-stop-shop and outreach office facilities. Contact
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01298 83857 |
Email: |
kweston@leek.ac.uk |
Address: |
Unit 2, Buxton Road, Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0NY |
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Free of charge on-line business directory supported by Stafford Borough Council and Stafford Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Staffordshire Moorlands and East Staffordshire areas. Contact
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01785 619 584 or 01785 257 057 |
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Magazine covering charaties, vountary organisations and social enterprises.
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Learning & Skills Council service designed to help businesses get the training they need to succeed. Support ranges from advice and guidance through to financial contributions. East Midlands Region
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Over 25,000 courses that can be browsed and searched through intelligent search tools.
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Charity Trustee Networks provide trustees and management committee members with opportunities to access help, support and advice by sharing knowledge and experience.
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Website by Living Countryside - a small voluntary organisation that seeks to preserve the countryside through a viable agricultural industry.
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Government organisation dedicated to helping business export and grow overseas. Contact
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Tay House, 300 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4DX |
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Courses at the University of Derby. Buxton campus
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Supports social entrepreneurs by providing a complete package of funding and support to help individuals make their ideas a reality.
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VIRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop.
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Seeks to enable the Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) VCS to influence the regional agenda for the benefit of BME organisations and communities.
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Aims to make it quick and easy to get to useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation.
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Local development agency incorporating a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and a Volunteer Bureau.
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Promotes participation in the arts and crafts as a key part of our culture and vital to our health, social and economic development.
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A charitable organisation enhancing the quality of life for the people of Glossop and the High Peak by promoting the value of volunteering.
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Volunteer Centres are located in communities and work with a wide variety of local groups to offer a range of activities to suit needs.
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Works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community.
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Work on strategy and management; information dissemination; good practice; management development; modernising infrastructure. Part of ChangeUp.
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Regional observatory for the West Midlands - a complete single point of access to data, information, intelligence and much more about the region.
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An innovative and unique online network of groups, companies individuals and organisations that raises awareness of rural issues in the West Midlands.
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National business club for rural women, offering a dynamic member package of practical and specific business services and support for women in rural enterprise.
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Organisation committed to promoting an understanding of and confidence in all aspects of quality British produce.
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Deals with: learning and skills; employment practice; promoting the sector as a positive place to work and volunteer; leadership and management development. Part of ChangeUp.
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