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The next generation - our future is in their hands….

The Social Enterprise principle of balancing people, planet and profit is becoming an increasingly popular mantra. But we'll only make it stick by getting young people on board, en masse, explains Matt Little, Director of social enterprise at the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO). RIO is a community interest company based here in the West Countr ...

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Home Grown Community Owned (HogCO)

Currently over 45 food growing projects across rural Devon are benefitting from the Community Council of Devon's HogCO project. Funded through the Big Lottery's Local Food Scheme, HogCO is in its third year, providing advice, support, training, and a little cash to food-growing community groups. There is no charge to join HogCO and we prioritise ...

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Faster Broadband in Devon and Somerset is on its way

The benefits of faster broadband are many. It can enable businesses to grow by reaching more customers, accessing new markets and boosting performance. For individuals it can mean greater access to on-line services and information and it opens up more possibilities of education or working from home. Devon and Somerset County Councils in par ...

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