Useful Links

The following websites contain information about support services and other resources that may be of interest to people working in the field of social enterprise.

Aven Central
Website address: www.avencentral.org.uk
The Aven Central partnership is funded via the government's Single Regeneration Budget (Round 6) and is overseeing the implementation of a £20m regeneration programme in Preston City Centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. The partnership has funded the 'Co-operate and Work Together' project.

Business Link Lancashire
Website address: www.businesslink.gov.uk
The Business Link Lancashire website provides information about local support services and also offers advice and resources for new entrepreneurs and those looking to develop their business. There is also information about training, current legislation and useful events in your area.

Government Office for the North West (GONW)
Website address: www.gos.gov.uk/gonw
GONW seeks to join up the work of 10 central government departments across the North West, and to feed back the region's views and unique needs to Whitehall. Its website has a section about sustainable communities. GONW has funded the 'Co-operate and Work Together' project.

Northwest Development Agency (NWDA)
Website address: www.nwda.co.uk
The 'Business Development' section of the NWDA site has a special section for social enterprises, which explains the work that is currently being done in the various parts of the region, and also provides details of the Agency's Sustainability Grant Fund.

Preston City Council
Website address: www.preston.gov.uk
Preston City Council has funded the 'Co-operate and Work Together' project, which is described in our Project Portfolio section. Its website has dedicated sections covering business, communities and the environment.

SELNET
Website address: www.selnet-uk.com
SEL-Net (Social Enterprise - Lancashire Network) is a Lancashire based organisation that was established to support social enterprises within the county. It also organises the SELNET Social Enterprise of the Year Award.