Regional

North-East

Folkworks is probably the best known of the regional folk development organisations. Based at The Sage in Gateshead it runs a variety of projects and has links with the degree in folk music at Newcastle University. Folkworks Folk Degree

North-West

Folkus is a folk arts development organisation funded by ACE and Lancashire County Council to support folk activity in their region. web site

Yorkshire and Humberside

Yorkshire Folk Arts state Every one of the 5 million people in Yorkshire and the Humber should be aware of folk arts and have a chance to take part; and every child in every school in the region should have the chance to learn traditional music, song and dance. web site

Ryburn 3 Step, based in Ripponden in the Pennines, run a staggering number of events each year, a large proportion of which are classes for local people. web site

Yorkshire Dales Workshop founded by Geoff and Liz Bowen and based in Glusburn between Keighley and Skipton. Run a variety of projects for schools and the public. web site]

South West

Wren Trust based in Okehampton, run workshops and schools projects based on local traditions and songs. web site