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
