An Update for 2015-2020

What Is Greater Dartmoor LEAF?

A Local Action Group composed of dedicated volunteers• Representing the local community• Responsible for drawing down and distributing

funding locally• Supported by the DR Company and South Hams

District Council

A Bit of History

GD LEAF was set up in 2008Delivered £2m of funding to the Greater Dartmoor area 2008-2013• Funded over 100 local projects• Created 59 jobs• Supported over 500 businesses with funding/advice• Provided free/subsidised training for over 750 people• Attracted over 5,000 new tourists to the area• Provided new/improved facilities in 28 communities

What Happens Next

Sep 2014•Submitted new Local Development Strategy for 2015-2020•Bid for £2m+ for Greater Dartmoor•To support and enhance the rural economy and create jobs

Nov 2014 •Defra decide if funding should be granted ***•New GD LEAF members welcomed

Jan2015 •First funding applications decided•Projects get started

*** The rest of this presentation assumes that we are successful in achieving funding for 2015-2020

Local Development Strategy

Objective ATo support businesses to grow and prosper

A1. Providing blended advice and support throughout business lifespan

A2. Developing and enhancing premises

A3. Addressing barriers to growth and enabling businesses to grasp new opportunities

A4. Providing opportunities for young people

A5. Maximising sustainable management and utilisation of farmland and woodland

A6. Supporting succession planningA7. Modernising Farming and Forestry

Objective BTo offer people in the uplands area equivalent opportunities to their lowland neighbours

B1. Supporting diversification

B2. Complementing skills development and apprenticeship schemes

B3. Encouraging cooperative working

Objective CTo strengthen key local sectors and capitalise on our natural resources

C1. Building the food and drink sector

C2. Deriving business benefit from the natural/cultural environment

C3. Supporting local supply chains

C4. Enhancing the tourism offer and increasing visitor spend

Objective D To support enterprising communities

D1. Developing community enterprises

D2. Improving accessibility (including transport solutions)

D3. Benefitting from virtual infrastructure improvements

D4. Supporting delivery of local plans

How Can You Get Involved?

Join the volunteers on Greater Dartmoor LEAF• Application packs available late in 2014• Training will be provided

Submit a project ideaLearn to appraise projectsTake part in the latest business survey to help us focus our funding on what matters to you:

www.drcompany.co.uk/businesssurvey

Contact DetailsAnne Sherman & Sophie Price, Programme Advisers

Liz Abell, Programme Manager

01837 658643gdleaf@drcompany.co.uk