ExDRA's Partners

Who are our partners?

ExDRA works with many partners to deliver a range of sustainable economic, social and cultural programmes of activity that are now making a real difference to the people and businesses of Essex.

Our primary partners are Essex County Council and the East of England Development Agency, on whose behalf ExDRA manages and delivers a range of initiatives.

In addition to our primary partners, we also work with a range of local, regional, national and international partners to ensure a joined up approach to our activity. In summary our main partners are:

Local:

Essex district councils and unitary authorities
Learning and Skills Council
Job Centre Plus
Community and voluntary sector
Workskills Essex Ltd
Essex Universities
Essex Innovation Network

Sub Regional:

Thames Gateway South Essex Partnership
Haven Gateway Partnership

Regional:

Government Office (East)
Sub Regional Economic Partnership Network
Sport England
Arts Council England, East
East of England International
Business Link

National:

Department for Communities and Local Government
Department of Trade and Industry
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
UK Trade and Industry

International:

European Union
Time 2 C partnership
Praxis Network
China Britain Business Council