The Arnside and Silverdale AONB benefits from a strong local support network, that is firmly rooted within the local community:
- The ASAONB Landscape Trust - a registered charity with 850 members.
- Bittern Countryside CIC - a social enterprise - registered in England - Company No: 6363720
- Local community groups encouraging everyone to know about and enjoy the AONB, its wildlife, scenery and heritage.
The Bittern Countryside Community Interest Company was formed to assist the work with conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of Arnside and Silverdale, using profits made in ways that benefit the local environment.
As a social enterprise the Bittern Countryside Community Interest Company will help the AONB by active commerce and trading, using any profits to benefit the local environment.
The Bittern Countryside Community Interest Company has published a number of documents setting out its objectives and its future plans. It has also published the Landscape Cookbook.
The Bittern Countryside Community Interest Company (No: 6363720) is a shareholder owned private company. Its registered office is the Old Station Building, Arnside, LA5 0HG
