1998 - ongoing
Development, maintenance and user support of ruralnet|online - an electronic information, communication and collaboration system tailored to the needs of organisations and individuals involved in rural development.
Link: www.ruralnet.org.uk

ruralnet|online is a relationship-based peer support network. On ruralnet|online, knowledge is shared, partnerships are formed, ideas are crystallised into projects, projects are developed and efficiently managed for the benefit of rural people.

ruralnet|online provides its members with:

* access to more than 700 rural development agents from all UK countries for knowledge sharing, collaboration and group working
* added value online services (eg xPRESS Digest News Service and Experts Online)
* advanced group working facilities
* searchable member profiles
* quality technical support
* high value searchable information resources
* email and webspace

xPRESS Digest
All ruralnet|online subscribers receive the xPRESS Digest news service FREE of charge. xPRESS is a daily digest of regeneration and funding news. It takes the form of a single email delivered straight to your ruralnet mailbox. For each news item a hyperlink is provided so the full news item is just a click away.

ruralnet|online members also have access to the fully searchable xPRESS archives

Experts Online
Experts Online is a set of virtual consultation panels that are patrolled by known experts in their field. These areas are accessible, FREE of charge, to all ruralnet|online subscribers. All users can ask questions and can expect an authorititive answer within a day. Areas of expertise include: Funding advice, Business Planning, Health & Safety, Computers and Communications, Computer Security (inc viruses), Legal Issues (inc Charity Law), Employment Issues and Community Engagement.

For more information, visit ruralnet|online