DirectSupport Partners

DirectSupport is a consortium of agencies with expertise in community development and ICT. It includes:


ruralnet|uk (previously National Rural Enterprise Centre, NREC)
ruralnet|uk is lead partner, has 14 years experience in ICT and rural development, and is a charity and founder member of Networks Online.
 

Community Action Network (CAN)
CAN is a managing partner. It is the network for social entrepreneurs, and a member of Networks Online.
 

Gray-King & Gray Ltd
Gray-King and Gray Ltd is a managing partner. It is a social enterprise conducting organisational development and research for the community, public and social enterprise sector.
 

Partnerships Online
Partnerships Online is a consulting partner. It is a consultancy specialising in networking online, and a member of Networks Online.
 

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)
ACRE is a consulting partner. It is the rural development charity linking rural community councils, and a member of Networks Online.
 

Community Development Foundation (CDF)
CDF is a former partner, having delivered the TargIT element of DirectSupport which has now ended. CDF is funded by the Home Office to further community development, and has particular strengths in research, policy and publications.
 
DirectSupport also draws on the publications and expertise of UK online partners: BECTa, NIACE, BIG LOTTERY FUND, Learndirect, and other organisations. More >>