North West Network was established by a consortium of voluntary sector organisations in 1993 as a direct response to the ever-increasing demand for clear, professional advice and information on how to access and manage funds from the European Union. From modest roots over a decade ago, North West Network has developed significantly and now occupies a unique and distinctive position within the region’s voluntary sector. North West Network has identified five strategic objectives:

• Maintaining voluntary sector confidence to access European Structural Fundsi
• Support for emerging networks
• Development of wider funding and grant support services
• Expansion of volunteer management and development services
• Development of wider intelligence and information dissemination on European affairs

_{North West Network is registered in England. Registered Charity Number 1024636. Company Limited by Guarantee Number 2837260. VAT Registration No. 732 7791 13.}