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Aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, and local levels. |
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Help in finding good, safe, accountable food from local sources. |
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Eco-tourism for visitors and businesses. BESST is working with local people to make the most of the nature, landscape and cultural identity of the Peak District (UK), Fyresdal (Norway) and Hylte (Sweden) for unique holiday experiences. |
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Campaigns for a sustainable future for the English countryside, highlighting threats and promoting positive solutions. |
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Helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, and supports the development of low carbon technologies.
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Brings together the interests of farmers, the countryside, environment, rural economy; food, and air and water quality. Core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life. |
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Promoting the vision of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all. |
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A-Z details of all DCC services - highways, police, education, etc. Contact
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A guide to DDDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting. Contact
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Full details of all ESBC services Contact
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Public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. Can provide grants and technical support. |
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An agri-environment scheme which provides funding to farmers and other land managers in England who deliver effective environmental management on their land. |
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Free independent support to your business for reducing waste, helping you to become more resource efficient and save money. >> East Midlands page. Contact
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Advice Line 0800 585794. Regional Manager for East Midlands is Catherine Wale |
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A campaign group bringing together farmers, consumers and environmentalists to fight for a sustainable future for farming in the UK. |
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Aims to provide information on the challenges and opportunities of climate change, as well as suggested adaptations and mitigation measures which farmers could start considering.
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A charity working to safeguard Peak District landscapes for everyone who loves and enjoys them. Part of Campaign to Protect Rural England. |
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A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture. |
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A comprehensive source of information on grants, loans and awards available to help your business go green and save on energy bills. |
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Shows you where to find specialist advice, consultancies, feasibility studies and practical services to assist in projects in the built and natural environments. |
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Environmental charity helping to regenerate vibrant communities by delivering practical projects. SE development worker for NE Derbyshire. |
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Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action. |
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Details of all HPBC services and strategies: housing, planning, envoronment, economic development, waste, parks, etc. Contact
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Peak District National Park Centre for Environmental Education offers a wide range of environmental learning services for people of all ages. Contact
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Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Contact
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A £700,000 scheme co-ordinated by the National Park Authority which aims to boost environmentally friendly enterprises by helping local businesses utilise the area's unique resources.
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A certification mark that can only be achieved by businesses that actively support good environmental practices in the Peak District National Park. |
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Working to make the Peak District a special welcoming environment with vibrant communities and a thriving economy. Contact
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An independent county-wide organisation supporting people in rural communities, villages and market towns. DRCC is part of Action with Rural Communities in Rural England (ACRE). Contact
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Campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming |
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An independent company limited by guarantee that was set up in 1997 to manage grant schemes. |
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A guide to SMDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting. Contact
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Provides information and advice about rural regeneration in Staffordshire. |
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Advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.
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Website by Living Countryside - a small voluntary organisation that seeks to preserve the countryside through a viable agricultural industry. |
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