The Swindon Area Action Force was formed in response to the economic downturn. The AAF meets weekly to monitor redundancy situations and their effect on the local economy, and offers advice and support to companies facing difficulties. The contact details for the team are as follows:

- Steve Richards, South West Regional Development Agency (0117) 933 0247

- Debbie Snook, Job Centre Plus (01249) 425928

- Jan Downie, Learning and Skills Council (01793) 608014

- Jan Elliott, ACAS (0117) 906 8278

- Stuart Tarr, Government Office of the South West (01752) 635000

- Jessica Vallentine, Business Link (0845) 600 9966