Information on rural planning and community resources can be obtained from the following organisations, agencies and groups

City Council and Population Figures
Exeter City Council; Civic Centre; Paris Street; Exeter; Devon; EX1 1JN
01392 277888
www.exeter.gov.uk

The population of Exeter at the 2001 census was 111,078

Devon County Council
County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QD
0845 1551015
customer@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk

The population of the Devon county area at the 2001 census was 741,000

Funding Support
Assistance for finding sources of funding support:
Economy and Regeneration Service; Devon County Council; County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
01392 383535
funding@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/index/business/regeneration/funding.htm

For further funding support also contact your local District Council Funding Officer and your local Community and Voluntary Sector Organisation.  Details below

Community Council of Devon
c/o School Huts; County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
01392 383443
info@devonrcc.org.uk
www.devonrcc.org.uk

Devon Towns Forum
Coordinator: Paul Delahoy
01805 624874
info@devontownsforum.org.uk
www.devontownsforum.org.uk

Council for Voluntary Service
These promote and develop local voluntary and community action, and provide a variety of support for voluntary and community groups.  This includes funding advice and information on the voluntary groups in your area.
Exeter CVS; Wat Taylor House; King William Street; Exeter; Devon; EX4 6PD
01392 202055
cvs@exetercvs.org.uk
www.exetercvs.org.uk

Development Trusts and Agencies
These can help give advice with business, social enterprise, and community development.

RISE
RISE is the voice for South West social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region.
Unit B; Pynes Hill; Exeter; Devon; EX2 5AZ
01392 435775
info@rise-sw.co.uk
www.rise-sw.co.uk

Business Advice Centre (Exeter and Mid Devon)
Wonford District Centre; Wonford Community Hall; Burnthouse Lane; Exeter; Devon; EX2 6NF
01392 430065
business_advice@btconnect.com
www.businessadvicecentre.co.uk