Chrissy Stower Chief Executive Officer Making Connections
We aspire for Rye Bay to be the place where people want to come and live and work; where the local communities are strong, inclusive, self-reliant and economically active; and where businesses thrive and are socially responsible. Our Vision
What is the Rye Partnership? A not-for-profit company limited by guarantee; A membership organisation with 42 members from 35 organisations and one individual member; Members from all sectors; knowledgeable board of directors.
Our Geographic Area Coast and Rural areas The Western end of the Romney Marsh East Sussex and Kent
Our Challenges Rural isolation; Diminished coastal and riverside economy; Transport links; Educational attainment; Childcare; Hidden deprivation; County and district boundaries.
Our Projects Tilling Green Community Centre; Rural Employability Project; Community Learning; Commercial lettings for marine related businesses and a village shop; Working with local businesses to develop employment space; Project management and employment of staff for partner organisations.
Developing Skills and Learning Working with local businesses to identify skills gaps; Building partnerships with skills and education providers; Engaging the community in learning; Developing learning opportunities to meet the skills gaps; Dyslexia screening and support; Developing apprenticeship opportunities.
Identifying the barriers for businesses to employment and apprenticeships; Working with partners to develop training for businesses; Signposting businesses to business development funding and other services; Working with businesses to develop new employment space. Working with Business
Employment and Employability Local job board; Employment brokerage; Apprenticeships; Traineeships; Guaranteed interviews; Work experience and volunteering; In work training.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” Henry Ford