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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. |
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The Social Enterprise Partnership implements infrastructure and systems development, capacity building, research and development for the social enterprise sector in the UK. |
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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. |
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Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency provides business and farm support services for start up and existing businesses and farms in Eden and South Lakeland. |
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Business Link Cumbria provides assistance to small and medium sized businesses to help them grow and compete successfully. |
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Rural Cooperation seeks to improve information sharing and collaboration amongst fellow co-operators on rural matters. |
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Social Enterprise was the UK’s first monthly magazine devoted to providing accessible, comprehensive news and practical help for everyone interested in social enterprise. |
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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.
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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.
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Financial Services Authority has an on line register of mutuals including industrial and provident societies and credit unions. |

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