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Agrilink is one of the UK's largest and most up-to-date online agricultural directories. Agrilink was developed over four years ago as a central source of information for agricultural and rural organisations and through continued growth and recent redevelopment, now contains over 800 listings for a broad range of agricultural service providers, farmers, manufacturers and suppliers and much more.
Arts and Business aims to promote mutually beneficial relationships between business, the art and the public sector across the UK. Reach aims to increase private sector investment into the arts by supporting arts organisations in developing sustainable relationships
with business. Reach projects should either enable a business partner to develop a new area of activity with the arts, or enable business partners to develop and broaden an existing area of activity with the arts.
Arts Council England works to get more art to more people in more places. It develops and promote sthe arts across England, acting as an independent body.
Between 2006 and 2008, it will invest £1.1 billion of public money from government and the National Lottery in supporting the arts.
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body with 260,000 students and 110,000 members in 170 countries. We aim to offer qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
Offers strategic services and support to arts organisations in the region looking to broaden and increase their audiences.
Beacon South West brings together some of the South West's most forward thinking and ambitious companies to promote success and spearhead the growth of the region.
Beacon South West is building a portfolio of South West 'Beacon' Companies, to which other business can look for leadership and examples of significant business performance.
Beacon Company status is an award given to those companies who can demonstrate outstanding achievement across a range of criteria.
The Big Lottery Fund operates by running grant programmes, with specific outcomes within the themes of health, environment, education and charitable purposes.
For further information please go to our website - www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Represents the interests of the Lifesciences and Health Care - bio sector nationally and internationally.
Bridges Community Ventures is the UK’s first community development venture capital company, established to invest in ambitious businesses in the most under-invested parts of the UK.
The British Chambers of Commerce is a non-political, non-profit making organisation.
This website contains free and detailed information on employment law.
The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the self-regulatory body for franchising in the UK. Their website explains what is involved in franchising, a 'Help & Advice' section provides information for potential franchisees and franchisors, includes a list of bfa members, their contact details and website addresses where these are available. The bfa also run one day workshops around the country to educate prospective franchisees and prospective franhisors on franchising.
Trade association for the British boating industry and its membership accounts for 90% of the industry's turnover.
On-line search facility for identifying British Standards. The site also contains details on Kitemarks, CE Marking, product testing services.
The BVCA is the industry body for the UK private equity and venture capital industry. The site contains information regarding venture capital and how to get it.
This Business Link service is part of the national Business Link network providing help and support for small businesses and people starting businesses. In the South West the Business Link service works closely with the main business support organisations, from both public and private sector, to ensure owners and managers receive the best information and advice.
Business Link helps thousands of companies do business. We work closely with organisations like South West Screen and ArtsMatrix to ensure our services are relevant to creative professionals. We can help you tackle the issues that are slowing your creative business down by offering business information, guidance and links to relevant providers of creative support.
Buy a business from over 30,000 live businesses for sale.
With over 3,014 business listings www.buy-cornish.co.uk is one of the most comprehensive business directories in Cornwall. The online directory can be used to locate suppliers, distributors, customers and potential clients.
Caradon District Council is the Local Authority for the Caradon area.
Issue 83 of the Caradon District Council's list of available land and premises for business use.
Carrick District Council is the Local Authority for the Carrick area. Carrick District is centred on Truro, and stretches from St Agnes and Perranporth on the north coast down to Falmouth and Penryn on the south coast, and includes the Roseland Peninsula.
Cartwheel is a private sector, non-profit making company, run by farmers and staffed by people who live and work in the rural community of Devon and Cornwall. It has been set up to help farm and countryside tourism operators under the brand name Cartwheel, to promote the wide range of quality farm and country products in the South West of England.
CIMA - The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - is a leading membership body that offers an internationally recognised professional qualification in management accountancy, which focuses on accounting for business.
Lists CIM activities and programmes and provides links to recommended marketing and business sites.
The Climate Change Projects Office (CCPO) is a joint initiative from BERR and Defra set up to assist UK businesses that wish to pursue opportunities arising from the Kyoto Protocol. It provides advice and support for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that could be eligible for tradable emission reduction credits.
Established twenty years ago, Co-active Ltd is a social enterprise working with individuals and communities across the far South West of England.
We develop and support social enterprises of all kinds. We offer information, advice and support to a wide range of start-up and established social businesses.
Through both our website and teams of business advisors we are able to give social enterprise the support they need to succeed and grow.
The CoaST Project Network provides the opportunity for organisations and individuals committed to the successful development of sustainable tourism in Cornwall to exchange ideas, knowledge and expertise.
CUC is a partnership of all the universities and colleges offering
university-level education in Cornwall. CUC has a dedicated Business
Development team which helps businesses to access a range of services and facilities, such as: specialist expertise, research and development, graduates and postgraduates, professional development/training, specialist facilities and equipment. The team also administers the Cornwall Research Fund, which help SMEs fund R&D projects.
Directory of advice agencies and solicitors set up by the government to ensure that people can access information about their legal rights. The site also has free legal information factsheets and details about whether you qualify for legal aid.
The official list of all companies registered in the UK. That is, all businesses containing "Limited" or "Plc" in their title.
Cornish Horticulture Enterprises brings you the latest information on the Cornish Horticultural Industry and provides details of Objective 1 grant funding for horticultural businesses within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Cornish Woodmeet is a forum for those involved in Cornwall’s Woodland, Forestry and Wood Processing, Products and Services Sector.
The Cornwall Agricultural Council Development Team is an Objective One funded project, sponsored by Cornwall Enterprise. Its role has been to facilitate applications to the Objective One Programme from the agricultural, horticultural, food and land based industries of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The team also acts as the administrative body for the Cornwall Agricultural Council.
The purpose of the AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area. The designation gives a formal recognition to an area’s landscape importance and allows for the development of communities and economic activity. However development is only permitted in ways that enhance the landscape character of the AONB.
For over 30 years, the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions (CATA) has been working to improve the quality of the visitor experience in the County. Representing 40 top quality visitor attractions, the association produces Summer and Winter Guides and the Cornwall Tourism Map.
The Cornwall Business Partnership aims to make Cornwall a successful and attractive place to do business.
Our core values include providing a single voice for business in Cornwall, whilst creating a positive business environment and encouraging entrepreneurial activity. There is a demand for excellence in enterprise, a need to promote inward investment, whilst facilitating economic development. There is also a need to highlight our successes to the outside world and overall, increase the prosperity of the Region.
CCCI is an independent, local organisation, whose main aim is to improve the prosperity and competitiveness of Cornish businesses, incorporating both the Cornwall Exporters' Network (CEN) and the Cornwall Engineering Group (CEG). CCCI offers export and import help and advice, commercial services and networking opportunities.
Cornwall College Business offers a wide range of high-quality training and consultancy solutions to help your business achieve better results.
Whether you’re looking for an in-company workshop to sharpen up and extend your employees’ skills or an in-depth professional course leading to a national qualification, we can provide precisely what your business needs, from apprenticeship level right up to senior management.
Cornwall College Camborne course areas are as follows: Access Courses, A-Levels, Arts and Media, Automotive Engineering, Built Environment, Business and Secretarial, Community Education, Engineering, Foundation Studies, Hair, Beauty and Holistic, Early Years and Health Care, Hotel and Catering Studies, IT and Computing, Language Studies, Leisure, Tourism, Sport, Science, Public Services and Social Services.
Cornwall College Newquay runs four courses: Animal Management National Diploma, FdSc Marine Aquaculture, FdSc Wildlife Education and Media, FdSc Zoological Conservation.
Cornwall College Saltash course areas are as follows: Access Courses, Art and Design, Basic Foundation Studies, Beauty Therapy, Business Administration and Secretarial, Childcare and Early Years, Computing, Construction, Education and Teaching, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, IT Training, Leisure Courses, Travel and Tourism, Degrees.
Cornwall College St Austell runs the following courses: Access Courses, AS/A-Levels, Art, Media and Design, Business and Professional, Computing and IT, Construction, Engineering and Motor Vehicles, Foundation Studies, Hairdressing and Beauty, Health Care and Early Years, Hospitality & Catering, Leisure Courses, Performing Arts, Teaching, PGCE, Sport and Public Services, Travel and Tourism.
Local Authority. Cornwall County Council offers a range of financial and non financial packages to assist a range of organisations with a variety of eligible projects. Applicants must be based in the county of Cornwall.
The Cornwall Crafts Association supports craftmakers resident in Cornwall to encourage the highest standards of design and manufacture. It also aims to reach a wider audience to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of contemporary design-led craftwork.
The Group's aim is to improve the competitiveness and prosperity of Cornish Engineering Companies by working together.
Cornwall Enterprise is the economic development service for Cornwall County Council and its mission is to achieve sustainable prosperity for Cornwall. It co-ordinates and enables partnerships and has helped to develop the economic development strategy for the county.
The Funding Information Service is a free service that provides comprehensive information about potential sources of local, regional and national UK and European funding for specific projects and programmes that promote the economic development of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The service offers general advice about funding criteria and the application processes and provides up to date information about specific funding developments.
The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosts the Cornwall Exporters' Network (CEN). CEN's mission is to provide a forum for the experienced and inexperienced exporter alike to meet to share ideas, experience and information, to learn from the experience of others.
Cornwall Film offers support for Cornwall’s film, tv and new media practitioners.
Provides advice, guidance and help to the fishing industry including training courses, fish and landing data, information on grants and assistance etc.
Cornwall Foodfinder is a directory of Cornish businesses operating in the food and drinks sector. There is a comprehensive online directory as well as a printed directory.
The forum aims to provide a convenient means of exchange of information, experience and opinion between members on matters affecting the interests of their companies, their employees and manufacturing industry in Cornwall. Another objective is to encourage and assist the development of manufacturing in Cornwall and to provide a channel of communication between members of the Forum and local and regional organistaions.
The Cornwall Marine Network was established to improve the prosperity of marine sector businesses in Cornwall by collectively representing members' views and to develop and implement actions to meet their needs and increase their competitiveness. Help in acessing external funding is available to memebers as is directory entry in publications.
Cornwall Media Focus is a membership organisation open to anyone working in media in Cornwall. We aim to facilitate the development of a new media cluster for Cornwall, enabling our members to develop knowledge, contacts and skills which will help their businesses to compete more effectively. Membership is free.
The Cornwall Pure Business initiative is designed as a red carpet service to target and attract inward investment in key sectors through a co-ordinated one stop service for businesses. The service brings together all marketing and support activity for inward investment to promote a clear and positive image of the county as a place to do business.
Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC) is a Cornish charity dedicated to working with, and strengthening, Cornish communities; and to supporting vulnerable groups and individuals within them. They run a wide variety of projects across Cornwall for individuals, for groups, and for communities as a whole. Includes support for community enterprise and the voluntary sector.
The Cornwall Sports Partnership (CSP) is a partnership of organisations working together to make sport a part of everyday life in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly including the sectors of health, education, local government, National Governing Bodies of Sport, police and the economy.
We work with our partners to sustain and increase participation in community sport throughout Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly.
Community sport is widely defined and includes informal activity such as recreational walking and cycling, new sports such as skateboarding through to more traditional team sports like rugby and netball.
They stage the Sports Awards, Cornwall Corporate Games, Manage Sports projects like the Healthy Active Lifestyles Project (HALP) provide training, courses and workshops and support for funding.
The Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust is a charitable company committed to making building design and construction as sustainable as possible, with minimal negative impact on the environment, both locally and globally. It aims to assist in the provision of sustainable and affordable housing accommodation within Cornwall, and to act as a source of expert advice. The CSBT has a directory on its website.
CSEP's aim is to create a sustainable energy future for Cornwall and the isles of Scilly by actively integrating sustainable energy into public, private and community sector strategies.
CSEP has created, assisted and delivered projects that utilise energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to address the energy needs of communities and businesses.
Tje Cornwall Taste of the West website allows users to find the information they need for eating, drinking or buying some of the county’s finest food and drink, or about support for food and drink businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The UK's national organisation for the promotion of contemporary crafts. Providing the Crafts Council Development Award, a grant for individual designer-makers who have been in business for less than three years and are based in the UK. Please see the website for more information.
Creative Skills is the professional development organisation for all creative industries practitioners in Cornwall.
The Members Area provides lots more information, downloadable funding and workshop application forms, and regular e-Bulletins.
Dairy Collect is an Objective One funded delegated grant scheme, designed to support infra structure improvements on Cornish dairy farms linked to the rationalisation of milk collection and transportation.
The Works Cornwall provides support, advice and information to individuals and companies involved in dance and theatre in Cornwall, including youth dance and youth theatre activities. They want dance and theatre practitioners to be able to develop their ideas and work, and audiences to have the chance to experience the best that the performing arts have to offer.
Defra’s aim is sustainable development. Defra has five strategic priorities: climate change and energy; sustainable consumption and production; protecting the countryside and natural resource protection; sustainable rural communities and sustainable farming and food sector including animal health and welfare.
BERR is the Governmental department for businesses. It aims to help ensure business success and regulate them.
This website provide a range of practical assistance to business; and provides information about BERR’s priorities and policies.
Primarily for use by health and social care professionals.
Digital Peninsula Network is a member organisation serving Cornwall's rapidly growing community of media and ICT professionals and digital creatives. It also assists traditional businesses with their aspirations to exploit new technology.
The Duchy College runs courses in the following areas: agriculture and land use, animal care and veterinary nurse, business studies, childcare, creative studies, conservation, equine studies, floristry, food and drink, foundation studies and life skills, horticulture, landbased engineering, outdoor pursuits, public services, sport.
The Rural Business School combines education, training, business support and applied research for rural industries.
Our educational and developmental programmes range from one-day vocational workshops to foundation degrees in Agriculture, Rural Tourism, and Agri-Food. Our commitment to research and industry is underpinned with continuous investment, and we are host to a number of Objective One and Defra funded projects such as the Vocational Training Scheme.
Throughout the year the Rural Business School organises a range of courses and training events, and of course if we’re not currently offering what you are looking for, talk to us and we’ll see what we can do…together.
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/rbs/index.php?page=_Home
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/rbs/index.php?page=_Projects&id=1321
The representational voice of engineering and manufacturing in the UK.
Enterprise Cornwalls’ experienced business advisors provide advice and guidance on starting and running your own business in simple, easy to understand language. They are available to meet with you to talk through your business idea and to guide you through the key issues of planning a new business e.g. the implications of self employment, the legal requirements, market research & raising finance.
Enterprise Edge is a business information and market research service that provides a range of services to both private and public sector organisations. The service specialises in collating secondary research and producing tailored market reports and research packs. Enterprise Edge can also provide Top 100 lists, direct mail lists, media databases, the Cornwall Business Directory and business profiles.
Enterprise Tamar provides free, confidential and independent business advice to everyone. It also offers computer training and offices/workshops to rent on "easy in - easy out" terms.
Government programme dedicated to helping companies become more competitive and more profitable by reducing waste at source. Includes helpline and free counselling visits.
Envision is a partnership of not-for-profit independent environmental support organisations in the South West, offering business cost saving and new markets support.
Equality and Human Rights Commission is the expert body in Great Britain on equality. It is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) established under the Equality Act 2006. The commission is working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
The EUbusiness web site is Europe's leading independent online business information service about the European Union - SME news about EU legislation, employment law, the euro, and economic data.
Details of patent information centres and products, patent search engines and index, with a link to Espace which provides a search facility for over 30 million patent documents.
The European Regions of Culture Campaign Organisation is working with partners in Cornwall and other rural regions of Europe to connect and celebrate European rural culture.
Exeter Advanced Technologies (X-AT) offers a range of specialised services and facilities to industry in the South West and beyond. We have the expertise to help your company with Product Design and Development, Materials Selection, Analysis and Characterisation, Electronic Design, Manufacture and Testing, Software Development.
X-AT works flexibly with clients, from individual inventors to multi-national corporations, providing solutions from a simple telephone referral to long term research projects.
ECGD, the Export Credits Guarantee Department, is the UK's official Export Credit Agency.
Falmouth marine school offers the following courses: boat building, health and social care, marine studies, light marine engineering, leisure and watersports.
The Federation of Small Businesses is a national organisation of in excess of 200,000 members, some 5200 within Cornwall. We are a lobby, support and protect operation for businesses with less than 250 employees covering incorporated and unincorporated status.
Useful Contacts:
Regional Organiser - Mrs Ann Vandermeulen,
Telephone 01822-833963 email ro.cornwall@fsb.org.uk
Regional Chair - Mrs Barbara Ellenbroek
Telephone 08700-501-275 Mob. 07969-841-466
email chairman.cornwall@fsb.org.uk
Regional Secretary - Mr Celwyn Richardson
Telephone 08700-501-276 email sec.cornwall@fsb.org.uk
Finance Cornwall is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and works with businesses in Cornwall and Scilly that need finance and their speciality is to fill gaps in funding that the banks and can’t meet.
The Forestry Commission aims to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands. It promotes the development and promotion of sustainable forest management. It also runs a number of recreational, regeneration and educational schemes.
In the website you can find a list of tenders in the UK, grant schemes and woodland policies.
Futurebuilders England is a unique government-backed fund offering support and investment to third sector organisations to deliver public services. We offer a combination of loans, grants and professional support. Most organisations have never borrowed before, so we provide sustained, flexible and individual support to ensure our investees have the right financial, managerial and governance structures to take on a loan and successfully compete for contracts in the public sector.
They also offer grants, loans and support to help manage new projects. Visit http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/content/Funding.aspx for more details.
Government Office for the South West (GOSW) works to achieve sustainable growth and to develop safe and prosperous communities that meet the diverse needs of everyone who lives and works in the South West. It puts Government policy into practice at local level, implementing key programmes and initiatives in partnership with regional and local organisations and provides feedback to central Government.
Jobs and opportunities for students and graduates in the South West.
The Green Business Network (GBN) is a not-for-profit business support organisation delivering environmental advice to help businesses improve their environmental performance. In some cases, grant funding is available to help implement the suggested changes.
In this website you can get information on all the latest funding schemes to enable SMEs become more environmentally friendly. There is a funding database to find grants, loans and awards available to help your business go green and save on energy bills.
Leaflets on hazards at work (http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/leaflets.htm), details of HSE research and other publications are available on this website. They also conduct and sponsor research, promote training, provide information, and advisory service and submit proposals for new or revised regulations and approved codes of practice.
The new department responsible for the business of the Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise.
Following the success of the Objective One funded HONEY Newquay project (Hotel’s of Newquay Enhance Yourself) the Government Office for the South West requested Nfet (Newquay for Excellence Training) roll it out as a Cornwall-wide programme – now operating as honey2cornwall. The aim of honey2cornwall is to be an exclusive club with extensive long term benefits. These benefits are based around a central core of 5 disciplines: marketing approach, guest service, support systems, pricing strategy and physical environment.
Horizon South West is a network of over 45 environmental business support organisations in the South West dedicated to maximising the effectiveness of environmental business support, advice and guidance towards a low carbon, resource efficient and sustainable region. Supported by the Environement Agency.
The IBC is the professional body for all consultants and business advisers. Designed to raise standards of professional practice in support of better business performance, the Institute provides a development path for the profession, supported by high quality resources and a recognised qualification route.
IBC offers those working or interested in business consulting a dynamic range of products and services, from specialist qualifications to tailored membership packages to those seeking procurement advice.
The Institute of Inventors is a voluntary, non-profit Inventors' Club, run by Professional Engineer Inventors, with help for all Private Inventors - evaluation of new ideas, gadgets and inventions, prototype drawings and development, patent specification, drawings and applications, licensing of intellectual property to maximise Inventors' chances of earning money on Inventions with merit.
The website provides clear explanations of all intellectual property-related issues (copyright, designs, patents and trade marks), with links to the relevant authorities.
As the commercial arm of the UK Intellectual Property Office, they help business and publicly funded bodies take decisions about intellectual property (IP).
Invest in Fish South West aims to rebuild the region's fishing industry by investing in people, knowledge and best practice. The website has a number of free downloadable reports on the fishing industry.
Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies. It is part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and plays a major role in supporting the Department’s aim to ‘promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services’.
Jobline Staffing provide a wide range of temporary and permanent staff to a variety of private and public sector companies across Cornwall.
Online registration resource for jobseekers and employers.
KEAP is an arts education partnership with a mission to engage the whole community in creative learning through the Arts. It aims to provide the tools to support teachers and creative practitioners to undertake this work through information, support and guidance; it advises schools on working with artists of all disciplines; and it supports artists and arts organisations in developing their education work.
Kerrier District Council is the Local Authority for the Kerrier area.
Learn Direct uses modern technologies to make learning available at a time and place to suit the learner - at home, in the workplace and through a national network of learning centres.
Lizard Pathways aims to help jobless people living in South Kerrier move closer to, or return to employment. The team employed by Cornwall Enterprise will provide people with individual guidance and support to provide them with the information and skills needed to return to work.
Every year the Lloyds TSB Foundation funds thousands of charities working to tackle disadvantage across England and Wales. Their focus is on supporting small and medium underfunded charities that can make a significant difference to the lives of disadvantaged people by helping them to play a fuller role in the communities of their choice.
Grants are available to support underfunded charitable organisations in England and Wales that improve the lives of people in local communities, especially those who are disadvantaged. There are three grant programmes which are: The Community Open Programme; The Community Priority Programme; and The Ex-prisoners Continuation funding programme.
Only charitable organistaions are elegible.
Marine South West is a company formed in order to increase the business competitiveness of marine sector companies in the South West region.
The National Energy Foundation helps individuals and businesses reduce their carbon emissions through the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources to help combat climate change. It provides information tools and bespoke consultancy to help businesses reduce their CO2 emissions.
Natural England is working towards the delivery of four strategic outcomes, which together deliver on our purpose to conserve, enhance and manage the natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations.
Their aim is to:
- conserve and enhance England's natural environment;
- inspire people to vaue and conserve the natural environment;
- conduct and help other to conduct a sustainable use and management of the environment;
- secure environmental future.
For funding opportunities visit:
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/conservation/grants-funding/default.htm
Provides opportunities for women to develop their business skills and contacts through networking. Membership is currently free.
North Cornwall District Council is the Local Authority for the North Cornwall area.
Information on protecting the economic welfare of consumers.
Includes all current UK legislation, with full texts dating back to 1988, and useful guidance notes.
Organic South West supports the growth of organic production and development of markets for local produce in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It works to help build individual food and farming businesses. Its services are open to everyone and to licensees of all certification bodies.
This site also contains a comprehensive directory of organic farmers and food processors in the South West region.
www.oursouthwest.com supports the strategic work of the Government Office for the South West and regional partners in moving the region towards a more sustainable future.
This website offers key information & guidance towards a sustainable future for SW England. It provides details on Low Carbon South West, Low Waste South West, energy efficiency and other initiatives.
Will your product survive the environment in which it is expected to work? Product reliability is crucial if you are to maintain customer confidence. Equipment failure can be annoying and costly, and can impact on company credibility. Through a programme of Environmental Testing, products can be subjected to environmental conditions such as: temperature, thermal shock, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity etc. We can determine if your product meets its specification, giving you confidence in your design. In the event of a failure, the failure mode can be analysed and the design enhanced to overcome the problem.
Penwith College is a Further Education centre in Penzance, Cornwall. Courses include: A-Level and GCSE; vocational courses; access courses, higher education courses; NVQs; adult education courses; occupational courses; language courses; art and craft courses and other general interest courses.
Penwith District Council is the Local Authority for the Penwith District.
The UK association of organisations and individuals who support women to start and grow businesses.
The Regional Language Network South West promotes language learning and helps regional enterprises by giving free advice and information to exporting businesses.
ReMaDe South West is developing bigger and stronger markets for recycled materials in the South West so that resources can be used again and again -and turned from costly rubbish into profitable product. Their task is to pioneer ways of creating local markets for a radically increased stream of recycled material.
Restormel Borough Council is the Local Authority for the Restormel area. Situated within the heart of Cornwall, it is one of six districts in the county. Within its borders, Restormel has both the major towns of St Austell and Newquay - it is also home to the 'Eden Project'.
The site has an online list of individual members of the Royal Institute of British Architects and a UK Diretory of Chartered Architects.
The RCP aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable and enhanced Rural Economy and to assist in maintaining and enhancing the well-being of our rural communities, whilst achieving an equitable balance between the competing interest for rural resources in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Partnership includes all the local authorities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly plus the Voluntary, Community and Private sectors.
The Rural Enterprise Gateway provides information, training and business development support to rural businesses and in particular, agricultural and land-based business groups. The website contains a comprehensive list of useful links to develop businesses, grant schemes and training for businesses in the South West; in order to help rural businesses develop ideas and expertise across the region and make the most of the wide range of support available to them.
ShellStep is a UK wide programme offering under graduates project based work within small to medium sized business
The Silvanus Trust is committed to regenerating the woodlands in the South West for economic, social and environmental benefits. We have worked for over twenty years, often in partnership with other organisations, statutory and voluntary, to promote and increase the potential of woodlands in the south west to support greater rural economic activity for the benefit of local communities, businesses and the environment. The support includes grant aid, advice, and help with training and skills development. The projects have involved all aspects of forestry including woodland management, timber processing, and community woodland and education activities.
The Skills and Learning Intelligence Module (SLIM) exists to bring information and intelligence on skills and learning to policy makers and practitioners across the South West.
As a 'module' of the South West Observatory, our aim is to enable programmes and projects that promote skills and learning to be informed by the best available evidence.
This site provides access to growing archives of labour market research, networks, data, news and good practice.
The South West Angel and Investor Network (SWAIN) connects private investors, or 'Business Angels', with companies looking for investment. SWAIN specialises in helping small and medium sized companies to find equity finance, and assists private investors in the South West to search for investment opportunities in businesses with growth potential.
South West Food & Drink is the "umbrella" trade organisation dedicated to the development of the food and drink industry throughout South West England.
South West Investment Group - SWIG – is the largest provider of complementary loan finance to small and medium sized businesses in the South West.
The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (South West MAS)
provides practical advice and hands-on support for manufacturers. It aims to help smaller business improve productivity, reduce waste and compete more effectively.
South West PESCA Ltd was established as a non-profit making company in 1996 to facilitate the PESCA initiative. The company is now employed to facilitate the Objective 1 Fisheries programme.
South West PESCA Ltd provides a free service to help applicants develop their project ideas and assist with the completion and submission of application forms for the European Objective 1 Fisheries programme, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, (FIFG). They also provide assistance with application to various fishing grants.
South West Screen is the funding and support agency for the cultural and economic development of film, television and digital media in South West England. Funded by the UK Film Council and the South West of England Regional Development Agency, they champion and promote the region's creative industries.
South West Tourism works to encourage the promotion and development of tourism in the South West.
The site includes information on tourism trends, regional surveys and reports on tourism industry, sources of funding opportunities for promoting services to the tourism industry, training and tourist information centres.
The South West Ventures Fund is a £21 million Regional Venture Capital Fund which supports fast growing SMEs across the South West region. Initial investments can be up to £330,000 with an ability to invest a further £330,000 after six months or more. In certain circumstances, alongside other new investors, the Fund can follow on its investments with up to £2.1 million in total in a single company.
Springboard is the new investment fund created to support the development of innovative ideas that will have a significant impact on the economy of Devon and Cornwall.
Investment, in the form of a loan or possibly a grant, is available to any organisation in the public, private or voluntary sector as 'seedcorn' funding to support early stage development, feasibility studies or 'step change' activity
Sustainability South West (SSW) is a not-for-profit organisation which achieved charitable status in October 2004. It acts as the independent champion of sustainable development in the South West of England, raising awareness and providing advice and guidance to accelerate change towards a more sustainable region.
Sustainable Build offers impartial information and advice on building sustainably and how to use eco-friendly construction techniques.
The South West of England Regional Development Agency was established in 1999. Their overall goal is to ensure the long-term economic success of the region. Central to the long-term economic success of South West England will be making sure the region has the right skills among its workforce, the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment, both physical and cultural.
They provide grants, skills improvement, training, advice and support to all businesses and individuals who contribute to and are shaped by the strategic drivers and objectives set out in the regional economic strategy (RES).
Tenders in Cornwall is a website which advertises tenders from public sector bodies across Cornwall including Cornwall County Council, the NHS, Cornwall Enterprise, Cornwall College and the district councils.
It provides all the information needed to find and bid for contracts in Cornwall.
The Carbon Trust provides free advice about what businesses can do to save energy and money. It offers energy efficiency advice through site visits, interest free loans and best practice guidance for specific sectors, technologies and techniques. The Carbon Trust also supports the development of low carbon technologies by supporting developers and co-investors.
The Cornish Fisheries Producers Organisation began in 1976 as a non-profit making co-operative, and today consists of 210 fishing vessel-owning members from all over Cornwall.
Its aims are:
to manage fish quota on behalf of its members in order to minimise the discarding of fish and to maximise profits by matching vessel catching opportunities to market demands;
to increase the unit value of its members' catches by researching new markets and promoting its members' produce;
to represent the views and opinions on a range of issues relating to Fisheries Management, Conservation, Training, Grant-Funding and Sea Safety.
Daiwa offers a unique programme to young and talented UK citizens to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access expertise and knowledge relevant to their career goals through a supported scholarship. This includes: Tuition and examination fees, travel expenses to and from Japan; maintenance grant to cover accomodation and living costs; and medical insurance.
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
(BERR) is the voice for business across Government.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now working under with BERR to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation. As the Department responsible for trade, business, employees, consumers, science and energy, and contribute to the wider challenge of globalisation.
There is a section on the website on procurement: http://www.berr.gov.uk/bbf/enterprise-smes/info-business-owners/procurement/page37909.html
The European Grants Centre was established in 1991 to advise UK firms and charities on obtaining financial aid from the multitude of schemes now available to them from European, UK Government, and local sources. The Centre is privately-funded, providing free advice and consultancy services on a success-based fee structure.
The Hub is a business network created and run by young business people in Cornwall. The Hub aims to offer networking opportunities to like-minded members of the Cornish business community and provide a link to the established business community. The Hub has over 500 members. Membership to The Hub is free, and offers free entry to our highly successful monthly networking & workshop events.
The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales.
Covering Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, the Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall is part of a national organisation that is responsible for the provision and management of all post~16 education and training in South West England covering vocational routes, adult and community learning, workforce development and upskilling, education business partnerships and information, advice and guidance.
There are useful links and advice on how to get into education nd how to receive an Adult Learning Grant, apprenticeships, one-to-one advisory sessions, and help employers receive training.
The Trust gives grants to eligible applicants for projects in the following areas: medical and disablement; youth and children; Methodism; the community;disadvantaged; non-Methodist churches; the environment and the arts.
The Local Government Ombudsmen investigate complaints about councils and certain other bodies.
They investigate complaints about most council matters including housing, planning, education and social services.
It is an independent, impartial and free service. The Ombudsmen can investigate complaints about how the council has done something.
The UK Patent Office's official website contains information on registering trademarks, copyright, patents, designs, etc. operates under the name of Intellectual Poroperty Office (IPO).
The Prince's Trust is a charity. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, it helps 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
The activities include:
The Business Programme - provides money and support to help young people start up in business.
The Team Programme - a 12-week personal development course, offering work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week.
Get Intos - short courses offering intensive training and experience in a specific sector to help young people get a job.
Development Awards - small grants to enable young people to access education, training or work.
Community Cash Awards - grants to help young people set up a project that will benefit their community.
xl clubs - for 14-16 year olds who are at risk of truanting, exclusion and underachievement a say in their education. They aim to improve attendance, motivation and social skills
Award to UK companies for outstanding innovative achievements by demonstrating commercial success through innovative products or services. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious awards for business performance. Winners receive a range of benefits including worldwide recognition and extensive press coverage.
The Awards are presented in three categories: International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development, and are open to all business units that meet the entry criteria.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – RICS – is a membership organisation for professionals involved in land, property, construction and environmental issues.
The Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) works across all sectors of the UK seafood industry to promote good quality, sustainable seafood.
The Training Group - the easy to search web site providing you with access to a range of business training provided locally in the South West.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is an executive agency of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
It compiles and maintain the business rating and council tax valuation lists for England and Wales; it also provides statutory and non-statutory property valuation services in England, Wales and Scotland.
The website enables users to look up rateable values of properties.
The Year in Industry provides talented young people with paid, degree relevant work placements in the year out before or during their university course.
Triodos Bank finances companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage corporate social responsibility and a sustainable society.
Truro College is a tertiary college. Courses include: A-Levels; GCSEs; access courses; vocational courses; international baccalaureates and higher education courses.
Truro College Business Centre provides a range of business support services, which includes business consultancy and support including: Consultancy, Customised Training, Business Advice, Training Needs Analysis, Basic Bookkeeping & Business Skills Seminars.
They provide application services across a range of subject areas and modes of study for UK universities and colleges. Theirspecialist services, the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR), the UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service (UKPASS) and the Conservatoires UK Admissions Service (CUKAS) are used by more than 50,000 people every year.
Their aim is to help students make informed choices about higher education, guiding them, their parents and advisers through the application process.
They also carry out research, consultancy and advisory work for schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers. We also offer continuing professional development tailored to meet the needs of individual institutions or subject areas. This ensures a long-term commitment to improving admissions processes across the industry.
The UCP project seeks to measurably improve the efficiency, competitiveness and growth potential of SME's in Cornwall through the placement of graduates in companies to undertake business development projects.
With the help of the European Social Fund they can provide up to a 30% subsidy towards the salary of your graduate and provide assistance with other project costs.
Viridor Credits-Caradon Limited is a Private Charitable Company. It supports community and environmental projects within the local community using monies donated to it under the Government's Landfill Tax Credit Scheme.
VisitCornwall is the re-branded name for Cornwall Tourist Board. In the webioste you can find all the information related to Cornwall's tourism services.
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) – Government funded organisation working in partnership seeking to develop new markets for recycled materials to help businesses and the general public to reduce waste, to use more recycled material, and recycle more things more often. Provides business support services aimed at addressing the needs of the recycling sector.
There is funding avaialbale to support businesses' waste processing towards recycling - and at times other projects - and tender opportunities in the recycling industry and promotion.
The aim of this directory is to link you to companies that can recycle your waste or treat and dispose those wastes that you cannot recycle.