Support and Advice Agencies

CREA (Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency)

CREA helps businesses of all types who are looking for support to either set up or expand in Eden. It is one of three enterprise agencies within the county which service the Cumbrian business community, known as the Cumbrian Local Enterprise Agency Network (CLEAN).

GOV.UK

Businesses and self-employment on GOV.UK is the place to find government services and information, replacing Directgov and Business Link websites. It provides information about starting and running a business in the UK.

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Chamber of Commerce describe themselves as being the voice of Cumbrian business representing both small to medium enterprises and larger corporate organisations. Membership of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce opens up a wealth of free essential business information and advice, a busy events diary with great networking opportunities, International Trade support, and discounts on a whole range of services.

Enterprise Answers

Enterprise Answers The new trading name for CART.
Whether you’re thinking of starting your own business, setting up a social enterprise or looking to expand and develop an existing business their loans are designed to help you achieve that commercial goal.

University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria Business Services provide support and guidance from helping businesses to set up, through to their successful sustainability and growth.

For Further Information:

• Contact: Economic Development
• Address: Eden District Council, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QF
• Telephone: 01768 212169
• Email: econ.dev@eden.gov.uk
• Fax: 01768 890470