Capital for Enterprise Limited (‘CfEL’) is an asset management business that designs, implements and manages finance measures to support Small and Medium Size enterprises (‘SMEs’) across the UK. It is the largest single investor in UK Venture Capital funds and manages guarantee programmes to support bank lending. The company is also able to offer advisory and investment management services to public sector customers looking to stimulate the development of enterprise. CfEL commenced trading in April 2008 and is wholly owned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (‘BIS’). CfEL is managed by an independent Board of Directors, drawn from across industry and finance, and has 14 full-time expert staff as well as retaining specialist consultants and other professionals as required.

The customer centre offers free advice on saving energy, renewable energy and other low carbon issues. The energy efficiency advice may be 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.

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 is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants. We offer the most relevant finance qualification for business. With the CIMA qualification, you’ll drive business performance and be at the forefront of your organisation. CIMA members play key roles in some of the world’s most exciting companies. How is CIMA different? Most accountancy qualifications train people for private practice, working on external audit and tax issues. CIMA is different. It’s rooted in real world business needs, preparing people like you to take your place in the action packed world of international business. What are the entry routes? If you have already studied a finance and business degree, you may be entitled to exemptions from some CIMA exams. You don’t however need a relevant degree to start your CIMA studies. Graduates in other disciplines will start by studying the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, which will give you a solid grounding to then progress on to the CIMA Professional Qualification. T. +44 (0)20 8849 2251 E. cima.contact@cimaglobal.com

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 tradeable emission reduction credits.

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 Government is overseeing a fundamental shift of power away from Westminster to councils, communities and homes across the nation. A radical localist vision is turning Whitehall on its head by decentralising central government and giving power to the people. At the Department for Communities and Local Government we are helping to end big government and create a free, fair and responsible Big Society by: decentralising power as far as possible meeting people's housing aspirations putting communities in charge of planning increasing accountability letting people see how their money is being spent. The Department sets policy on supporting local government; communities and neighbourhoods; regeneration; housing; planning, building and the environment; and fire. The Department is ending the era of top-down government by giving new powers to councils, communities, neighbours and individuals.

The official list of all companies registered in the UK.

Cornish Woodmeet is a forum for those involved in Cornwall’s Woodland, Forestry and Wood Processing, Products and Services Sector.

Funded through the Rural Development Programme for England, Cornwall County Council, the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund, the team assist with the development of projects for businesses within the agricultural, horticultural, food and land based industries of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The team also act as the administrative body for the Cornwall Agri-food 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 and is in-keeping with 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 work with others to make Cornwall a successful and attractive place to do business. Our core values include providing a voice for business in Cornwall into the Convergence European Funding Programme whilst assisting the creation of a positive business environment and encouraging entrepreneurial activity. There is a demand for excellence in enterprise, a need to promote inward investment and to facilitate economic development. There is also a need to highlight our successes to the outside world and, in so doing, increase the prosperity of the Region.

Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Industry (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 a number of courses: Animal Management National Diploma, FdSc Marine Aquaculture, FdSc Wildlife Education and Media, FdSc Zoological Conservation, FdSc Marine Conservation, BSc Applied Zoology, FdSc Animal Science (Behaviour/Husbandry), FdSc Ecology, FdSc Surf Science & Technology. Various one day and evening courses throughout the year. Also new courses coming soon...

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 Council offers a range of financial and non financial packages to assist a range of organisations with a variety of eligible projects, including the Funding Service. 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.

Cornwall Development Company is the economic development service for Cornwall 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 Specialist Landbased College. For students: Set in some of the most picturesque locations in Cornwall, Duchy College has a top quality standard of education with a comprehensive range of qualifications available up to degree level. Duchy College works very closely with industrial partners to offer students work placement opportunities, study visits and additional qualifications not just in Cornwall but also in Europe. For businesses: 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. 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 and events such as the Vocational Training Scheme. There are two locations: Rosewarne, near Camborne; and Stoke Climsland, near Callington.

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.

Cornwall Foodfinder is a directory of Cornish businesses operating in the food and drinks sector. The online directory includes sections on; meats and poultry, preserves, sauces and snacks, fruit and vegetables, organic, fish, distribution, wholesale and agents, dairy and eggs, bakery and pastries, beverages and confectionery. Membership is £20+VAT per annum.

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.

Cornwall Marine Network is an organisation dedicated to supporting the Marine sector in Cornwall via initiatives that improve profitability and encourage growth through quality and innovation. Cornwall Marine Network was established in 2002 to improve the prosperity of Cornwall's world-class marine sector. Seven years on, the Network remains firmly rooted in the sector, seeing the key to the current and future success as continuing to support members through inventive training and marketing initiatives.

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.

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.

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.