Association of Research Observatories ARO aims to add value to the work of England's research observatories by promoting collaboration, and communicating their contribution to the shared aim of supporting evidence-based policy-making.
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers.
Careers South West Ltd manages and delivers contracts to engage all our customers in learning and work. The Company has grown steadily and now delivers services through contracts extending across the south west region. Our core service brands are Connexions, Next Step, Devon Education Business Partnership (DEBP) and Investor in Careers (IIC).
Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Environment Agency is an Executive non-departmental Public Body responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and an Assembly Sponsored Public Body responsible to the National Assembly for Wales. Its principal aims are to protect and improve the environment, and to promote sustainable development. We play a central role in delivering the environmental priorities of central government and the Welsh Assembly Government through our functions and roles.
Homes and Communities Agency The HCA's role is to create opportunity for people to live in high quality, sustainable places. It provides funding for affordable housing, bring land back into productive use and improve quality of life by raising standards for the physical and social environment.
Socio-Economic Research and Intelligence Observatory (SERIO) specialises in applied research, working with public, private and third sector organisations across Plymouth, the South West and nationally, providing socio-economic research, analysis and intelligence to inform policy and decision making.
South West RDA The South West RDA is a government-funded public body set up to improve the quality of life and economic prosperity in the English regions. They aim to achieve this through driving economic development and regeneration, developing business competitiveness and improving the skills base.
South West Forum (SWF) is a registered charity set up to give a stronger voice for South West voluntary and community organisations.
Universities South West (USW) is a higher education membership association for South West England. It represents a strong partnership of universities and higher education institutions working together to influence and shape opportunity in a creative and dynamic region.
