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Northwest Vision and Media works on behalf of the digital and creative industries in the Northwest to grow a world-class digital and creative economy within the region.
We want an industry that is a magnet for talent, is truly diverse and creates opportunities for all.
We have film offices in Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Cumbria and Lancashire, each providing a free, one-stop-shop film liaison service, covering all aspects of production, including location sourcing and filming access.
The Production, Trade and Investment (PTI) department assists the region's media industries by offering funding, advice and support.
We support New Entrants, Freelancers and Businesses across the Northwest.
www.visionandmedia.co.uk



Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information.

It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance.

Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, we can help you:

  • manage your finances
  • employ people
  • find and keep customers 
  • pay the correct tax 
  • comply with environmental legislation
  • trade internationally
  • understand regulations in your sector
  • find events and support near you
To find your regional Business Link, please call the Business Link Helpline on Tel 0845 600 9 006. www.businesslink.gov.uk


Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations
GMCVO is the support (infrastructure) organisation for the voluntary sector in the sub-region of Greater Manchester.  Our aim is to strengthen the voluntary sector, build bridges with other sectors, and influence local and national policy. Our work is representing, promoting and developing voluntary organisations, working in partnership with other organisations doing similar work.
www.gmcvo.org.uk


The Manchester Digital Development Agency - MDDA - is based in Manchester, UK.  We work with a wide range of local, national and international partners from the government, academic, business and community sectors.  Our role is to support the regeneration of the city-region through the strategic and practical work of our technology-focused projects.

We are part of Manchester City Council located within the Regeneration Division of the Chief Executive’s Department, and work with partners from the whole of Greater Manchester metropolitan area.  Manchester City Council acts as the lead authority for this work on behalf of all ten of the Greater Manchester districts, which are members of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA).
MDDA is available to assist a wide range of organisations and groups in the Greater Manchester area to access the benefits of information technology. If we can’t help you directly, it’s pretty certain that we know someone who can!  Get in touch with us to find out how we can help.
www.manchesterdda.com


The Community Media Association is actively campaigning to ensure a better deal for Community Media.  We do this by making sure that Government, Ofcom and other key stakeholders are aware of the Community Media sector's perspective on key policy issues.
The Community Media Association believes that all people should be able to establish and develop community based communications media for empowerment, cultural expression, information and entertainment.
To join the association click the link below.
www.commedia.org.uk




VAN works with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the arts, and we provide information and training to those who participate in the voluntary arts sector. This includes over 300 national and regional umbrella bodies, and through them, their member groups of local voluntary arts practitioners. To join the network and receive free newsletters follow the link below:
www.voluntaryarts.org



As an artist-led organisation, our main priority is to create access to cultural production for people that are excluded or on the fringe of mainstream cultural resources. CAN is essentially an organisation which is about action - working with people to turn ideas into reality.
www.can.uk.com