Useful links
ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England
National body that supports sustainable rural community development
Local Authority for Allerdale
Local Authority for Barrow
Local Authority for Carlisle
The independant Government department which registers and regulates charities in England and Wales
Local Authority for Copeland
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
A local charity and social enterprise set up to promote sustainable development across Cumbria
Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC)
Information about Town and Parish Council and Parish Meetings in Cumbria
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Membership organisation for businesses in Cumbria, also providing business advice and support
Information on applying for grants and donating money in Cumbria
Local Authority for Cumbria
Funding information and advice for community, voluntary and not-for-profit groups and organisations
Cumbria Equality Resource Centre
Information on BME, GBLT&Q, Disability and Interfaith news and events
Brings together existing research and analysis resources
Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership
Information and support for Social Enterprises in Cumbria
Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust (CWMET)
Provides grant assistance to local community groups and organisations
A network of voluntary youth organisations working with and for young people in Cumbria
Local Authority for Eden
Gov.uk (replaces Business Link and Directgov)
Information for new and existing businesses
Lake District National Park Authority
Planning Authority for England's largest National Park
South Lakeland District Council
Local Authority for South Lakeland
West Cumbria Development Agency
Business advice and support for new and established businesses
Support organisation providing advice, information and development support services to clubs, projets and groups that are mainly volunteer led.