British Horse Society
The BHS is the UK's largest and most influential equestrian charity. It is committed to improving the welfare of horses and ponies, through education and training, and promoting the interests of its membership of horse riders and owners.
British Herb Trade Association
The BHTA is a trade association for anyone involved with the commercial production of herbs.
Bridle Rides
Providing information about trails and services.
Companies House
Register of limited companies' registered offices and details of disqualified directors.
Country Land and Business Association (CLA)
Another website which gives a further viewpoint on the rural economy and looks at ways to diversify. Model form of agreements, such as share farming and grazing agreements.
Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE)
This website looks at the rural economy as a whole and includes sections on the latest planning thinking, as well as campaigns. CPRE exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.
Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
This website includes the current thinking of the Government on the farming industry and the rural economy. It contains sections on sustainable farming and food and rural development. It can be used to ensure that any diversification fits in with current thinking, which will enable it to be accepted quicker.
Directgov
Links to all national and local government department websites.
Farming and Countryside Education (FACE)
The gateway to free curriculum-linked resources on food and farming.
Friendly Farm Club
This website is alive with animated graphics, quizzes and competitions to ensure that children learn as they imagine.
HM Customs and Excise
Similar to the Inland Revenue website.
Inland Revenue
The latest Revenue interpretations can be found on this website together with copies of all the Revenue’s manuals. Fairly easy to use.
Severely Disadvantaged Areas (SDA)
This website identifies area across the country considered to be at a disadvantage to others as regards farming land.
National Farmers’ Union (NFU)
This website gives the farmers’ point of view of the rural economy.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
This website includes details of all the current planning policies of the Government, including copies of all the PPG statements.
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
An extensive website outlining the work undertaken by members of the Association and their current policy on architecture in general.
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
An introduction into the work undertaken by members and the policy and views of the Institute.
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd (SMMT)
Useful for CO2 emission details.
Taxation Web
Contains a lot of useful tax information, including a few of Julie Butler's published articles.
The VAT Consultancy
Providing independent advice on VAT matters to Corporate and professional clients alike.
UK Chasers and Riders
The Country's leading provider of safe off-road riding.
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
Details of CO2 emissions are available on this site.
U.K. Business Directory
Free directory of UK businesses.
Fx1
Free directory of UK businesses.
UK Small Business Directory
Free directory of small businesses in the UK.
Southern UK
Free directory of businesses in the South.
Free Index
Free directory of UK businesses.
