Useful Links

Useful Links
 
All queries should be addressed to:
 



 

We have listed some links to other websites that we think may be of help and interest to you.  If you want to add any others to this list, please let us know what they are.
 

 


The Social Enterprise Coalition
is the national body and voice for social enterprise. It supports and represents the work of its members, influencing national policy and promoting best practice.

 
The Social Enterprise Partnership implements infrastructure and systems development, capacity building, research and development for the social enterprise sector in the UK.


    


The Small Business Service (SBS) is an agency of the Department of Trade & Industry. We have a simple vision - we want the UK to be the best place in the world to start and grow a business. We are working with the rest of government to deliver this vision.
 

Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency provides business and farm support services for start up and existing businesses and farms in Eden and South Lakeland. 


 
Business Link Cumbria provides assistance to small and medium sized businesses to help them grow and compete
successfully.
 
 
 


Rural Cooperation seeks to improve information sharing and collaboration amongst fellow co-operators on rural matters.

 
 



Social Enterprise was the UK’s first monthly magazine devoted to providing accessible, comprehensive news and practical help for everyone interested in social enterprise.

DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Their remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.


The School for Social Entrepreneurs is a UK-wide programme for social entrepreneurs, with a growing network of schools and fellows, meeting the needs of social entrepreneurs in local settings.
 



Financial Services Authority has an on line register of mutuals including industrial and provident societies and credit unions.


 
The North East Social Enterprise Partnership is a development agency for social enterprise in the North East. Their aim is to foster strong and vibrant social enterprises across the region.