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 has 12 years experience in ICT and rural development, and is a charity and founder member of Networks Online.


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


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


Community Development Foundation (CDF)
CDF is funded by the Home Office to further community development, and has particular strengths in research, policy and publications.


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

DirectSupport also draws on the publications and expertise of UK online partners: BECTa, NIACE, NOF, learndirect, and organisations such as TCA (Telework Association) More >>