promotes learning from research by providing facilitation, advice and support for social research and evaluation using participatory and action research approaches. Visit the Research for Real website:
is a Scottish Government initiative hosted and developed by online community specialists Sift, with content and editorial services provided by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Visit the Rural Community Gateway website:
is the national umbrella of the Rural Community Action Network (RCAN), which operates at national, regional and local level in support of rural communities across the country. Visit the Action with Rural Communities in Rural England website:
is a Knowledge Exchange - a service provided by universities and colleges for rural businesses and organisations. It is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, and is one of 22 Centres for Knowledge Exchange activity in the country. Visit the National Rural website:
The NWDA is responsible for stimulating the economic growth and regeneration of England’s Northwest. Visit the North West Regional Development Agencies website: