These are the organisations currently supporting Exmoor Young Voices and helping to fund our work for members and young adults living on and around Exmoor. Follow the links below to visit their websites.
Exmoor National Park Authority *- Established to conserve the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Exmoor National Park. EYV was an initiative of Exmoor National Park and we continue to work closely together, particularly on issues regarding housing, planning and self-build homes.
Somerset Community Foundation-This organisation works closely with local charities and community groups (often small), providing support and grant funding to tackle some of the most pressing and complex challenges in our communities.
Caractacus Housing*-A charity formed to provide low-cost rented accommodation for people on a low income and with a local tie to West Somerset and Mid-Devon.
Somerset Council - The unitary council provides a single clear voice for Somerset nationally and internationally. We work closely with representatives from the council on matters regarding housing, planning and transport.
Exmoor Trust*-A local charity providing support and grants to Exmoor communities and organisations tackling a broad range of issues and initiatives, relating to Greater Exmoor, its inhabitants, ecology and environment.
Devon County Council *- (Cllr Andrea Davis) Covering one third of Exmoor, responsible for business, economy, young people, communities, education, care, roads and transport.
North Devon Homes - A registered charity providing affordable homes for people who need them in North Devon.
Magna Housing-An independent housing association working with local communities to help people solve their housing problems, primarily in Somerset and Dorset.
Hastoe Group *-A leading rural housing association specialising in providing affordable and sustainable homes to enable local people to remain living within their communities.
Stags - West Country estate agents supporting EYV with great knowledge and expertise on Exmoor housing.
Webbers - West Country estate and lettings agents supporting EYV with expert knowledge of the Exmoor housing market.
Devon Community Foundation-Supporting and providing grants to local groups, doing vital work, to make a lasting difference to issues and causes in Devon.
Lendology - A social enterprise lender funded by local councils, providing advisory services to Exmoor Young Voices, along with grant and loan opportunities for Exmoor self builders.
The Rest and Be Thankful Inn *-A wonderful pub and restaurant in Wheddon Cross that kindly supports EYV by providing a welcoming and comfortable location for our meetings.
British Humane Association - Offers grants to UK-registered charities that work to relieve poverty, sickness or benefit the community. They also sponsored the Self-Build book by Justin Tyers and Exmoor Young Voices.
* Exmoor Young Voices' founding funders, together with young Exmoor volunteer workers, Groups Work Ltd and TH Lock and Sons.
If you are interested in partnering with Exmoor Young Voices and supporting young residents and workers on Exmoor, we'd love to hear from you. Please email: [email protected]
