VISION:   We strive to secure strong futures for rural and coastal areas, with prospering businesses and thriving communities.

MISSION:   We provide expert advice, friendly professional support and practical assistance to enable rural and coastal businesses and communities to achieve their goals.

 

 

 

Rural and Coastal Businesses

• To support business growth and sustainability
• To increase the quality and quantity of jobs in rural areas
• To raise the profile and recognise the importance of small rural businesses in the wider economy
• To identify barriers to growth and find means to address them on a continuous basis

Rural Communities

• To help communities retain and develop their services
• To assist rural communities to be self-sustaining
• To raise the profile of rural issues and influence policy to minimise rural disadvantage
• To help communities develop innovative new projects and community businesses

Public Sector Bodies

• To help connect public sector organisations with local people and businesses
• To add capacity, information and evidence to enable delivery of their plans

Funding Bodies

• To champion our reputation as a trusted independent delivery partner
• To be the partner of choice for diverse funding streams