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Companies Registration OfficeCompanies House is responsible for the registration and provision of company information.
Tel: 0870 3333636
Web Site: www.companieshouse.gov.uk
The Countryside Agency is the statutory body working to make life better for people in the countryside; and improve the quality of the countryside for everyone.
Tel: 01242 521 381
Web Site: www.countryside.gov.uk
Defra's aim is to enhance the quality of life through promoting: a better environment; thriving rural economies and communities; diversity and abundance of wildlife resources; a countryside for all to enjoy; and sustainable and diverse farming and food industries that work together to meet the needs of consumers.
Tel: 08459 33 55 77
Fax: 020 7238 6609
Email: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk Web Site: www.defra.gov.uk
The DTI is responsible for economic development and UK competitiveness.
Tel: 020 7215 5000
Web Site: www.dti.gov.uk
English Heritage is the national body charged with the protection of the historic environment and with promoting public understanding and enjoyment of it.
Tel: 01904 601901 (Yorshire Region)
Web Site: www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Nature is the statutory service responsible for looking after England's variety of wild plants and animals - the country's biodiversity - and its natural features
Tel: 01733 455000
Fax: 01733 568834
Web Site: www.english-nature.org.uk
The Environment Agency are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They have an important role in conservation and ecology, especially along rivers and in wetlands.
Tel: 0845 9333111
Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk Web Site: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.
Tel: 0845 FORESTS (3673787)
Fax: 0131 334 3047
Email: enquiries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Web Site: www.forestry.gov.uk
HSE aims to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled, by providing a framework of law and standards protecting workers and the public from risk or accident and giving out health information.
Tel: 08701 545500 (Information Line)
Web Site: www.hse.gov.uk
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England. LSC North Yorkshire is responsible for the skills elements of the Sub-Regional Action Plan (SRAP) with funding from Yorkshire Forward. The Rural Trades Register project is one of a range of local activities which partners and providers have put forward.
Tel: 0845 019 4146
Email: info@lsc.gov.uk Web Site: www.lsc.gov.uk
The OFT aims to protect consumers and explain their rights, and to ensure that businesses compete and operate fairly. On the OFT website you can find information on how to comply with legislation, check advice on consumer issues, follow the progress of investigations and action taken, or simply download their leaflets and reports.
Tel: 020 7211 8000
Fax: 020 7211 8800
Email: enquiries@oft.gov.uk Web Site: www.oft.gov.uk
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
BTCV is the largest organisation in the United Kingdom promoting practical conservation work by volunteers. They offer thousands of conservation opportunities every year throughout the UK, as well as a programme of international volunteering across the globe.
Web Site: www.btcv.org
FWAG provides farmers and landowners with practical advice on making adjustments to farm operations and enhancing farm features in order to support wildlife, landscape, archaeology, access and other conservation issues. Local contact: Phil Lyth
Tel: 01609 783632 (North Yorkshire)
Email: info@fwag.org.uk Web Site: www.fwag.org.uk
Goddards, 27 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG
Tel: 01904 702021
Fax: 01904 771970
Web Site: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Council Offices, King Street, Pateley Bridge HG3 5LE
Tel: 01423 712950
Fax: 01423 712841
Email: nidderdaleaonb@harrogate.gov.uk Web Site: www.nidderdaleaonb.org.uk
The Ponds Conservation Trust aims to provide a national focus for the conservation of ponds. Specifically to deliver practical conservation projects across the UK, increasing public awareness of the problems that ponds face, while encouraging and undertaking pond research.
Tel: 01865 483 249
Email: info@pondstrust.org.uk Web Site: www.pondstrust.org.uk
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is a national pressure group fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage. They offer help when it's wanted and encourage excellence in new design to enrich and complement the historic environment. They have a firm set of principles about how old buildings should be repaired and the practical knowledge to show how these can be put into effect.
Tel: TBA (Technical Advice Line)
Email: info@spab.org.uk Web Site: www.spab.org.uk
The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK's leading conservation charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife. Their network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts and their junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together to protect wildlife in towns and the countryside.
Tel: 01904 659570 (Yorkshire)
Fax: 01904 659570 (Yorkshire)
Email: yorkshirewt@cix.co.uk Web Site: www.wildlifetrusts.org
The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
Tel: 01476 581135
Web Site: www.woodland-trust.org.uk
The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) works with local communities and organisations to protect and conserve the key landscape features in and around the Yorkshire Dales, its flora and fauna, buildings of cultural, historic or educational importance, and to carry out other activities which will benefit the inhabitants of the Dales and its surroundings.
Tel: 015242 51002
Fax: 015242 51150
Email: info@ydmt.org Web Site: www.ydmt.org
Yorwoods can help woodland owners, or those thinking about planting new woods, with advice on grants and techniques, contacts with contractors and advisers, grant aid towards training in woodland-related skills and in managing existing woodlands.
Tel: 01748 826519
Fax: 01748 850019
Email: yorwoods@fcauk.com Web Site: www.yorwoods.co.uk
Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
APHC is the leading Trade Association in England and Wales representing members of the Plumbing and Central Heating Installation and Service Industry.
Tel: 0800 5426060
Email: enquiries@aphc.co.uk Web Site: www.aphc.co.uk
BALI
Tel: 02476 690333
Email: contact@bali.org.uk Web Site: www.bali.co.uk
The British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association is the nationally recognised authority on timber and damp problems.
Tel: 01332 225100
Fax: 01332 225101
Email: info@bwpda.co.uk Web Site: www.bwpda.co.uk
CORGI (the Council for Registered Gas Installers) is the National Watchdog for Gas Safety in the United Kingdom. Their mission is to promote and enhance gas safety, standards and quality in a professional and ethical manner.
Web Site: www.corgi-gas.com
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) exists to promote and safeguard the legitimate interests of owners of agricultural and rural businesses. Members benefit from the collective political strength and authority of the CLA and the professional expertise of its advisers on matters covering every facet of landownership and the rural economy.
Tel: 01347 823803
Fax: 01347 823846
Email: claoffice@clayork.demon.co.uk Web Site: www.cla.org.uk
The CMA is the leading organisation in England and Wales representing countryside and urban greenspace professionals. CMA works to promote a vibrant, sustainable countryside particularly in the areas of conservation, informal recreation and access and local community initiatives. Members include rangers, wardens, project officers, rights of way officers, site managers and others working for organisations such as the National Trust, Forestry Commission, Countryside Agency, Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and other Local Authorities.
Tel: 01245 424263
Web Site: www.countrysidemanagement.org.uk
The Dry Stone Walling Association is a charitable organisation committed to the preservation of dry stone walls throughout Great Britain and to the training of people in the craft of dry stone walling.
Tel: 0121 378 0493
Web Site: www.dswa.org.uk
Web Site: www.eca.co.uk
The Federation of Master Builders is the leading voice for all medium and small-sized building companies in the United Kingdom, presenting their views to Government, other sectors of the construction industry and the general public.
Tel: 020 7242 7583
Fax: 020 7404 0296
Email: central@fmb.org.uk Web Site: www.fmb.org.uk
The Forestry and Timber Association is the UKs leading representative body for all those with an interest, or a professional involvement, in the growing and management of trees. The FTA is the independent voice of UK forestry and acts as an information gateway for members and the wider community.
Tel: 0131 538 7111
Fax: 0131 538 7222
Email: info@forestryandtimber.org Web Site: http://www.forestryandtimber.org/
The FCA represents the views of its Members in the operational sector of the UK forestry industry.
Tel: 01467 651368
Fax: 01467 651595
Email: members@fcauk.com Web Site: www.fcauk.com
Tel: 020 7313 4900
Email: contact@hvca.org.uk Web Site: www.hvca.org.uk
The Landscape Institute is the national organisation in the UK for landscape professionals, comprising designers, managers and scientists, concerned with enhancing and conserving the environment. The Institute makes sure its members give the best possible service in the planning, design and management of open spaces, whether in rural or urban locations.
Web Site: www.l-i.org.uk
The trade association for over 100 specialist leadwork contractors. Every member is graded according to the quality and complexity of work inspected. The grades are published annually on the website.
Tel: 01342 317888
Web Site: www.lca.gb.com
The NFU represents farmers and growers in England and Wales. They offer information and advice on agriculture, horticulture and rural affairs.
Tel: 01756 793516
Fax: 01756 799799
Web Site: www.nfu.org.uk
The Federation represents over 3,000 medium sized contractors and smaller builders throughout England and Wales.
Web Site: www.builders.org.uk
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors is the UK's leading trade association for the roofing industry.
Tel: 020 7436 0387
Web Site: www.nfrc.co.uk
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. The NICEIC, an independent safety organisation, can provide consumers and specifiers responsible for choosing electrical contractors with the knowledge that all electrical work undertaken by Approved Contractors will meet the safety requirements of British Standard 7671. The Roll of Approved Contractors can be accessed on this website, which is updated weekly.
Tel: 020 7564 2323
Fax: 020 7564 2370
Email: enquiries@niceic.org.uk Web Site: www.niceic.org.uk
Contact: Terry Hughes
Tel: 01286 650402
Fax: 0709 230 7784
Email: terry@slateroof.co.uk Web Site: www.stoneroof.org.uk
Craven District Council
Granville Street, North Yorkshire, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PS
Tel: 01756 706400
Web Site: www.cravendc.gov.uk
The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8NA
Tel: 01228 606727
Web Site: www.cumbria.gov.uk
Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2SG
Tel: (01423) 500600
Web Site: www.harrogate.gov.uk
County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8AD
Tel: 01609 780780
Email: chief.exec@northyorks.gov.uk Web Site: www.northyorks.gov.uk
Swale House, Frenchgate, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4JE
Tel: 01748 829100
Fax: 01748 825071
Email: enquiries@richmondshire.gov.uk Web Site: www.richmondshire.gov.uk
South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4UF
Tel: 01539 733333
Fax: 01539 740300
Email: info@southlakeland.gov.uk Web Site: www.southlakeland.gov.uk
Tel: 01756 752748 (Grassington) or 01969 650456 (Bainbridge)
Web Site: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
K. Brogden Stone Supplies (Kirkby Stephen)
Stone for house extensions, crazy paving, rockeries, fireplaces, window heads and sills.
Tel: 017683 41498
Email: keith.brogden@tiscali.co.uk Business Link York and North Yorkshire
Business Link North Yorkshire offers a single point of contact for all your business needs. It provides a direct route into the full network of business information and advice services including all local, national and international sources of assistance. One call to the Business Link Information Centre will ensure that you benefit from the expertise that can really help your business.
Tel: 01904 686000
Fax: 01904 686020
Email: info.centre@blyny.co.uk Web Site: www.here4business.co.uk/blyny/index.asp
Business Solutions Bedale offers free help and advice to small businesses in the Hambleton and Richmondshire area. Contact: Ian Crowther
Tel: 01677 423737
Fax: 01677 424174
Email: enquiries@bsb-ltd.co.uk Web Site: www.bsb-ltd.co.uk
Formerly the Settle & District Chamber of Trade
Tel: 01729 822664
Email: info@settle.org.uk Web Site: www.settle.org.uk
Growing Routes helps people under 45 years old, living in rural parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, to start new businesses.
Tel: 01423 546200
Fax: 01423 546298
Email: ask@growingroutes.co.uk Web Site: www.growingroutes.co.uk
Harrogate and Craven Business Development Centre offers free help and advice to small businesses in the Harrogate and Craven area. Contact: John Kennett, Harrogate and Craven Business Development Centres Ltd Bryan House, 10 Regent Parade HARROGATE HG1 5AW
Tel: 01423 529966
Fax: 01423 528866
Email: info@hbdc.co.uk
The Economic Development Unit works with key partners to provide funding advice and support to businesses and community groups. The unit administers funding and support from the European Union, Central Government and the Regional Development Agency, Yorkshire Forward to businesses and communities across the county for a wide range of projects. Address: County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AH Contact: Nick White
Tel: 01609 532914
Email: nick.white@northyorks.gov.uk
The ROSE project aims to help create opportunities for self-employment in the rural areas of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire and builds on the success of the DALE Project. ROSE is a Prince's Trust initiative.
Tel: 01977 698000
Web Site: www.ruralopportunities.org
WiRE helps women in rural areas succeed in business and aims to be a forum for UK Rural Women Entrepreneurs to network, make contacts and promote their businesses.
Web Site: www.wireuk.org
Women's Opportunity for Rural Contact through Networking Education and Training. Contact: Debi Hawkins or Catherine Boland
Tel: 01756 795692 or 0845 6441610
Fax: 01756 701161
Email: debihawkins@hotmail.com Web Site: www.worcnet.co.uk
The Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber.
Tel: 0113 3949600
Web Site: www.yorkshire-forward.com
CITB ConstructionSkills
CITB provides assistance in all aspects of recruiting, training and qualifying the construction workforce. Local Contact: Mick Hamill
Tel: 0113 220 3101 (Advisory Service)
Fax: 0113 220 3116
Web Site: www.citb.co.uk
Web Site: www.connexionsyorkandnorthyorkshire.org.uk
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based sector (including farming, agriculture, forestry and rural development). Lantra operates a national and local network that aims to help people involved in environmental and land-based trades undertake a range of training opportunities. All courses are locally based in a working environment and are organised on a flexible basis to fit in with existing work commitments. Local contact: Derek Kidd.
Tel: 0845 707 8007
Fax: 024 7669 6732
Email: derek.kidd@lantra.co.uk Web Site: www.lantra.co.uk
Learndirect offers flexible learning using computers and the Internet. Whatever you want to learn, whatever level you're at, with over 650 courses to choose from, there's a learndirect course for you. You can learn where you want, when you want and at a pace to suit you. There is no need to attend classes and you will have full support from a qualified and experienced online mentor. Courses are broken down into small, manageable sections so you can fit your learndirect learning into your busy schedule. All you need is access to the Internet at home or at work, and to be a resident of England.
Web Site: www.learndirect.co.uk
The TAP database contains information from over 350 training providers who are based in York and North Yorkshire. All the learning opportunities offered by these providers are represented on the database. This database holds details of full and part-time learning opportunities, short courses, supported open learning packages, training schemes for young people, Training for Adults, higher education and community education available in York and North Yorkshire. The Helpline service is available Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Out of hours there is an answerphone where you can leave details of the information you require.
Tel: 0800 515547 (Learning Helpline)
Web Site: www.learning-matters.co.uk
Carthusian Court, 12, Carthusian Street, London EC1M 6EZ
Email: specialist.heritage@citb.co.uk Web Site: www.nhtg.org.uk
Continuing Education Unit 14 Bower Road, Harrogate HG1 1BA. Contact: Robina Naseem
Tel: 01423 705013
Fax: 01423 701846
Email: robina.naseem@northyorks.gov.uk Web Site: www.lifelonglearning.org.uk
The Careers Centre serves all of Craven from its base in Skipton and through Careers Advisors in schools. They offer free career planning for young people including information on Modern Apprenticeship schemes and other employment and training opportunities.
Tel: 0800 389 9465
Fax: 01756 799054
Email: skiptoncareers@guidance-enterprises.co.uk Web Site: www.guidance-enterprises.co.uk
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