Information and Resources
Practical Resources for Business
Environmental Health Department – Food Safety
For registration of food businesses and help and advice on food safety and hygiene
www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=4121
Trading Standards
Advice on labelling, trades descriptions, weights and measures, etc
www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1099
Food Innovation Service
Support for all technical issues ranging from new product and process development, product and process optimisation, auditing and technical project support. These services can be tailored to meet your business requirements and delivered as standalone projects or as an integral part of your own technical resource.
FIS offers s annual membership packages at different levels dependant upon the support the business needs. Annual partner membership ranges from £250 up to £6000 and is support based and not linked to company size.
www.foodinnovation.co.uk
Carbon Trust
Energy Efficiency loans scheme
www.carbontrust.co.uk
South West Manufacturing Advisory Service
Operational Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
Strategic Management Programme
Product Innovation
www.swmas.co.uk/htm/index.php
Unlocking Cornish Potential
Matches talented graduates with progressive Cornish companies to fuel innovation, growth and creativity.
www.unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk
Cornwall Development Company
www.cornwalldevelopmentcompany.co.uk
Cornwall Agri-food Council
Representing the views of the agricultural, horticultural, food and land based industries in Cornwall. It is an apolitical group that meets quarterly to debate and progress relevant industry issues.
Cornwall Agri-food Council Development Team
The team provides facilitation of Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) projects and grant applications. The team is pro-actively involved with the development of innovative projects in the agricultural and food and land based sectors in Cornwall and the IOS.
The team also delivers the European Social Fund Key Sectors project for Food and Drink - funding support for development of skills and training within the workplace.
http://www.cornwallac.org
Tenders in Cornwall
A website designed to give companies, small businesses and social enterprises the ability to search and view public sector tender opportunities in Cornwall. The easy-to-use free portal unites buyers and suppliers in a single location. http://www.tendersincornwall.co.uk.
Food Finder
On-line business-to-business directory of Cornish food and drink suppliers. Register online to join as a supplier or buyer.
www.cornwallfoodfinder.co.uk
Buy Cornish
Online business directory with over 3,000 listings. Search the directory or register your business.
www.buycornish.co.uk
Visit Cornwall
Information for visitors and membership scheme for businesses with an interest in tourism
http://www.visitcornwall.com/
South West Food and Drink
Umbrella organisation for development of the SW’s food and drink industry
www.southwestfoodanddrink.com
Taste of the West
SW regional food group
http://www.tasteofthewest.co.uk
Cornwall Council
Information on resources for business
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=718
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
Forum for business
http://www.cornwallchamber.co.uk
Cornwall Food and Farming Group
Network for food and farming interests that actively promotes understanding of food and where it comes from to children.
http://www.cornwallfoodandfarming.org
Truro College Business Centre
Information, networking, training, events and projects
http://www.trurocollege.ac.uk/page.php?pageID=241
Cornwall College Business
Cornwall’s centre for hospitality - training, skills and business development.
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/business/index.php?page=_Home
Duchy College Rural Business School
Educational and developmental services to rural businesses
http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/rbs/index.php?page=_Home
Funding & Finance
European Regional Development Fund
Partner to Succeed - Supports businesses to collaborate and grow. £1,500 support per business with £750 business contribution
Intensive Start Up Support
www.partnertosucceed.co.uk
Grow Cornwall
Coaching for high growth businesses and support for starting a high growth business
http://www.growcornwall.co.uk/
Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE)
Grants for food producers/processors and small rural businesses.
Depending on size and nature of the business eligible costs could include; new build and conversions, equipment and machinery (including second-hand), associated infrastructure and professional fees; feasibility studies; product development, branding and design costs.
www.sw-ruralgateway.info
European Social Fund (ESF) – Key Sectors Project for Food & Drink
Funding for Training & Skills Development. The training provider and course can be selected by the business. A Skills Adviser is available to discuss options and make recommendations.
Accredited Training- NVQs (Leadership & Management, Food Manufacture, Distribution) – 100% funded
Short course training - 50% funded
Numeracy & literacy/ESOL – English for speakers of other languages -100 % supported
Workshops /events can be delivered in line with industry demand.
Business Link
Online information resource for business
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home?site=106
Springboard Fund
Grants or loans to businesses/not for profit organisations that can demonstrate the potential for significant impact on the economy of Cornwall or Devon.
http://www.springboardfund.co.uk
South West Investment Group
Small loans for businesses
http://www.southwestinvestmentgroup.co.uk/
