Who's Who in Tourism

Northumberland National Park

The National Park Authority looks after the landscape, heritage and culture of Northumberland National Park, helping to make it a special place for people to live in and enjoy. They do this by making sure that communities and businesses in and around the National Park are supported with good advice, guidance and funding.

A helping hand for enterprising people

Northumberland National Park says, "It is our aim to empower local people to generate and run new ventures of all kinds that will enrich the economy and life of the community. The National Park Authority is there with a helping hand to find information and contacts, fulfil environmental and heritage assessments, and apply for funding."

They provide funding through their Action Areas and the Sustainable Development Fund, both of which encourage new business and social enterprises while helping to lessen the financial risk of new ideas. They can also provide advice on sources of external funding.

If your project is likely to benefit the Northumberland National Park, they can help you by:

• Providing general advice and guidance
• Undertaking a funding search
• Advising on likely sources of funding for projects
• Providing advice and support throughout the bidding process, whether working in partnership or acting as a 'critical friend' once a bid has been completed
• Advising on how to engage external partners and secure endorsement for bids prior to submission
• Providing advice on developing funding packages and attracting matched funding
• Providing information for bids on strategic links and relevant local statistics

Check their Funding Guide, which provides straight-forward advice on how to develop projects and funding bids.

Contacts

Web address: www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk

Community Enterprise Team
The Community Enterprise team works with local communities and businesses to help develop and deliver innovative and enterprising solutions which also help to achieve the duty and purposes of the National Park mentioned above.

For more information contact:

Community Enterprise Officer (North)
Telephone: 01669 622061
Email: communitynorth@nnpa.org.uk

Community Enterprise Officer (South)
Telephone: 01434 611512 or 01434 344507
Email: communitysouth@nnpa.org.uk

Farm and Rural Enterprise Team
The Farm and Rural Enterprise team provides advice and assistance to the land owners, farmers, land managers and land-based businesses in the National Park.

For more information contact:

Farm and Rural Enterprise Officer
Telephone: 01669 622070
Fax: 01669 620497
Email: farming@nnpa.org.uk

National Park Rangers
National Park Rangers liaise with communities on the ground and support them by carrying out conservation and access work, by welcoming visitors, and by helping to train volunteers and contractors.

For more information contact:

The Ranger Team
Email: rangers@nnpa.org.uk
Telephone Northern Area: Rothbury Ranger Office: 01669 620414
Telephone Southern Area: Once Brewed Ranger Office: 01434 344430