Rural Development

Rural groups and communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn have traditionally lacked the level of support enjoyed by their urban counterparts. Due to physical isolation these groups often do not receive communications about the range of financial opportunities and other resources that are available to help them develop. They have also found it difficult to participate in the decision making processes that affect them due to a lack of timely information and the necessary skills & support that would encourage them to engage.

The Rural Development and Training Project seeks to address these imbalances in a positive and creative way by working alongside rural communities and groups, helping them to develop new skills and ensuring they are aware of the range of support and opportunities available to them.

We can provide both one-to-one mentoring and group support on a wide range of topics including:

• Organisational management
• Developing business plans
• Monitoring/evaluation
• Strategic planning
• Equality/diversity
• Committee roles
• Financial planning
• Developing outcomes
• Working with volunteers
• Marketing/communications