About the Southern Uplands Partnership

Directors Report and Financial Statements - For the year ended 31 March 2009

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In 1999, after widespread public consultation, the people of the Southern Uplands gave overwhelming support for the creation of the Southern Upland Partnership (SUP).

The Southern Upland Partnership is a company registered by guarantee with charitable status. It is active across the rural south of Scotland with projects undertaken in South and East Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, South Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders. We use the term Southern Uplands to describe rural south Scotland - coast to coast, from the border to edge of the central belt.

SUP is not 'just another talking shop'. It addresses practical land use issues faced by those working and living in the rural south of Scotland. SUP works to inform policy makers and to initiate sustainable social, economic and environmental projects.

SUP INTEGRATES
In the past few organisations have looked at the south of Scotland as a whole, Governmental organisations, NGOs and voluntary bodies are often restricted to single authority areas. SUP brings together interests from east and west to promote a productive exchange of ideas, sharing of data and to encourage cross-border working

SUP INITIATES
SUP develops projects that address the needs of the Southern Uplands and which demonstrate new approaches and ideas. Where necessary it also delivers such projects. This is achieved through working with existing organisations - national and local agencies, businesses and community groups. Best practice is publicised through our regular newsletters, on this website and at seminars and conferences held during the year.

SUP INNOVATES
SUP is intended to unite organisations, individuals and communities that depend on the Uplands together to find new ways of working. By bringing people together effort is co-ordinated, new ideas progressed, time and money saved and new funds attracted.

We hope you enjoy the Southern Upland Partnership website. SUP membership is open to all, if you would like to join or make a donation please go to the Membership Application page and download the form.