External Guidance

There are many other organisations out there to help you develop a project; therefore we have also put together listings of useful contacts around the region. Please note we cannot be responsible for the content held on external sites.

Rural Community Councils

There are eight Rural Community Councils in the South East, divided on a county basis:

Community Council for Berkshire

Go to www.ccberks.org.uk >>

Buckinghamshire Community Action

Go to www.bucks-comm-action.org.uk >>

Community Action Hampshire

Go to www.action.hants.org.uk >>

Isle of Wight Rural Community Council

Go to www.iwrcc.org.uk >>

Action with Communities in Rural Kent

Go to www.ruralkent.org.uk >>

Oxfordshire Rural Community Council

Go to www.oxonrcc.org.uk >>

Surrey Community Action

Go to www.surreyca.org.uk >>

Action in Rural Sussex

Go to www.ruralsussex.org.uk >>

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) has a list of all the Uk's Rural Community
Councils on its website:

Go to www.acre.org.uk >>

Local Authorities

Your Local Authority may have a Tourism officer, Economic Development officer, or a funding team that can help you.

The Direct.Gov website is where you can find contact details for your Local Authority.

Go to www.direct.gov.uk >>

Tourism South East

Tourism South East (TSE) works with tourism businesses, including more than 2,000 members; local, regional and national government; and many other key organisations throughout the UK and internationally, to support the industry and promote the region.

Go to www.industry.visitsoutheastengland.com >>

AONB Units

If your project falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, your lcoal AONB unit may be able to assist you in developing the project.

There are 10 designated AONB's across the South East, fidn out more at the national website:

Go to www.aonb.org.uk >>