South Pembrokeshire Action for Rural Communities (SPARC) implemented a number of projects under various funding programmes 1994-2002.
Integrated Development Operational Programme for West Wales
Leader 1
Atlantis Green Tourism
Objective 5b
- Quality of Rural life
- Supporting Communities in South Pembrokeshire (Phase 1 & 2)
- Niche Tourism Development & Promotion in South Pembrokeshire
- Green Tourism Infrastructure Improvements in South Pembrokeshire
- Greening Farm Based Tourism in South Pembrokeshire
- Wales Countryside Holidays
- Landsker Countryside Holidays
- Whole Farm Review & Development Scheme
- Farm Business & Environmental Management Scheme
Leader ll
- Makers of Wales – Heritage Tourism Interpretation
- Heritage Restoration
- Restoration Training
- Quality in Business – Advice & Grants
- Local Products & Food Initiative
- Heritage Courses
- Landsker Borderlands Trail
- Quest Training & Grants (Business, Agriculture & Tourism)
- Transnational Co-operation
‘Significant features of SPARC’s approach that are crucial to the long-term success and sustainability are identified. These include encouraging maximum community involvement at all stages of development; the use of expert ‘partners’ to provide needed technical and financial resources to rural communities; complimentary strategies addressing tourism, agriculture and the environment; and a clear strategic planning and implementation framework’
Tourism Focus, United Nations Environment Programme.