PARTNERS CONTACTSThe Partners Contact section is intended to include contacts and information that can help communities develop their skills and capacity. The contacts here are members of the OGS steering group, and bring to the project their wide ranging experience. You can click onto their link for further information. Action with Communities in Cumbria (ACT) Working with the people and communities of Cumbria to realise their potential Delivering: Community Solutions, Engagement Solutions, Community Advocacy and Enterprise Solutions Contact: Alison Gerke. The Old Stables, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DT. Tel 01768-840827 Fax 01768-242134 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC) Run by local councils for the benefit of local councils. It aims to assist councils in their day-to-day work and to represent their interests. Contact: Amanda Mccleery, Cumbria Association of Local Councils, c/oCommunity Unit, County Offices, KENDAL, LA9 4RQ, telephone (01539) 713185 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The CALC publication "A Guide to Planning for Town and Parish Councils and Parish Meetings" is on the website, but, as we are membership organisation (parish councils pay an annual fee) it is in the part of the website for members only (you have a name and password). A copy has gone out to every parish clerk in Cumbria, and other people can purchase them for £4 from the CALC office in Penrith.
The Council is an elected authority which provides a range of services for local people, visitors and the business community. We are committed to supporting local communities in Cumbria. Contact: David Stephens, Porgramme Manager, Rural Inclusion and Parish Sector, Cumbria County Council, County Hall, Kendal. tel 01539 713 436 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cumbria Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) Cumbria CVS was formed in 2007 following the merger of 5 CVS in Cumbria. Cumbria CVS is a not for profit organisation that provides support to Third Sector groups in Cumbria. There are 5 local bases in Cumbria: Contact: Lisa Millard,Development Officer, Cumbria CVS, Barrow-in-Furness, 72-74 Scott Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1QE Tel 01229 823144 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the only voluntary organisation devoted solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wildplaces of Cumbria. The Trust stands up for wildlife, creates wildlife havens, and seeks to raise environmental awareness. Contact: Izzy Thorne, Plumgarths,Crook Road, Kendal LA8 8LX. tel 01539816300 fax 01539 816301 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Friends of the Lake District (FLD) Formed in 1934, Friends of the Lake District work to protect and enhance the special qualities of the distinctive and inspirational landscapes of Cumbria and the Lake District. Contact: Roe Baker, FLD, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7SS. tel 01539720788 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) The Lake District National Park wants a National Park for furure generations. A prosperous economy,world class visitor experience and vibrant communities all sustaining the spectacular landscape. Contact: Clive Whickam, LDNPA, Murley Moss, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RL tel 01539 724555 fax 01539 740822 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills. But it doesn’t stop there. We also look after forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves, villages - for ever, for everyone. Contact: Ruth Williams, Lake District Community Links Officer, The Hollens, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9QZ. Tel 0870 609 5391 Fax 015394 35353 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |