It has since become one of the UK's foremost working demonstration telecottages, and breaks even on most of its activities.
WREN works closely with a range of other agencies to stimulate and support local rural enterprise.
After enterprise training or IT training courses, businesses and individuals can use WREN as an 'incubation unit', using familiar computers, fax and photocopying facilities on a 'pay as you go' basis, and accessing on-going business advice when needed. A range of new small businesses use WREN's secretarial and telephone answering services. Users also have access to email, the Internet, and a range of paper-based information including the NREC's reference library. WREN's Nursery provides childcare full-time, by the day or the hour. WREN disseminates good practice, with regular Open Days.