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New Company set-up

Northumberland Uplands Local Action Group (NULAG) has set up “Sustainable Uplands Ltd”, a company limited by guarantee (Company number: 7793546), to support sustainable development in upland rural communities.  

The aim of the fund is to secure funding for worthy projects that significantly contribute to the sustainability of rural communities but that cannot secure sufficient leader funding.

Leader is a Europe-wide approach. Tom Burston, Coordinator of the NULAG said, ‘The Leader method encourages projects to cooperate and network. We also want to support innovation. By setting up this Company, the LAG is trying to increase the range of new project ideas that can be funded and thus further benefit our upland communities both now and in the future beyond the current round of Leader funding.’

Study visit funding available for Leader projects

Northumberland Uplands Local Action Group (NULAG) has set up a small fund to support organisations to make study visits, attend conferences or share lessons and ideas with other groups.

The aim of the fund is to support both previously approved Leader projects as well as to develop new applications for Leader funds.

Organisations in the private, public and voluntary sectors may identify opportunities through study visits, attendance at conferences or the exchange of ideas with other groups to add extra value to their project activities. They can apply for a contribution to the costs associated with the visits.

Leader is a Europe-wide approach. Tom Burston, Coordinator of the NULAG said, ‘Leader encourages projects to cooperate and network. We also want to support innovation. By setting up this fund, the LAG is trying to stimulate new ideas that benefit the Northumberland Uplands.’

If anyone has an idea that they think might fit get in touch with the NULAG team.

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