Useful links

London Development Agency

The London mayor's agency for business and jobs.

National BIDs Advisory Service

Latest information about Business Improvement Districts.

National Federation of Enterprise Agencies

The National Federation of Enterprise Agencies is the membership body for Local Enterprise Agencies in England.

National Land Use Database

Information on the objectives and current status of the NLUD initiative with information on brownfield sites.

Nearbuyou

Nearbuyou is a national trading network for social enterprises and those that wish to trade with them. It provides a set of tools for truly effective social trading.

One North East

Regional development agency for the North East.

Policy Research Institute

The Policy Research Institute is one of the UK's leading university-based centres for applied economic and social research.

Policy Studies Institute

Undertakes and publishes research studies relevant to social, economic and industrial policy.

Rebuilding Manchester

The IRA bombed Manchester on the 15th June 1996. In the years that have followed, the City Centre has been rebuilt and enhanced providing a model example of urban renaissance.

Rebuilding Manchester's 1,000-plus pages contain all the up-to-date material needed for research, fact-checking and general reference on the subject.

Rural Development Council (RDC)

Exists to address the needs of deprived rural areas in Northern Ireland.

RuralNet

Online network for rural communities.

Save the Children (Northern Ireland)

Information on the charity's campaign to help children dealing with conflict, discrimination and poverty in Northern Ireland.

School for Social Entrepreneurs

Releasing entrepreneurial talent, a UK-wide programme for social entrepreneurs a growing network of schools and fellows meeting the needs of social entrepreneurs in local settings.

Scottish Community Development Centre

Responsible for the delivery of a range of large scale contracts on behalf of national agencies. Also offers consultancy and training services to local agencies, local projects and communities themselves.

Scottish Council for Development and Industry

The Scottish Council for Development and Industry is an independent membership network which strengthens Scotland's competitiveness by influencing government policies to encourage sustainable economic prosperity.

Scottish Development International

Links businesses to Scotland's knowledge-based industries

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we aim to build a world-class economy.

Small Business Service (SBS)

The Department of Trade and Industry's expert policy unit on small business issues throughout government.

Social Economy Agency (NI)

Agency to provide support to the co-operative movement in Northern Ireland.

Social Enterprise London

Providing enterprising solutions to social and environmental challenges and creating new ways of doing business.

South East England Development Agency

Regional development agency for the South East.

South West of England Regional Development Agency

Regional development agency for the South West.

Triodos Match

Launched in 1999, Triodos Match links social and environmental businesses which need capital with people who have capital - and often relevant skills and experience - to invest.

UK ESPON (European Spatial Planning Observatory Network)

An five-year research programm to compile evidence about development trends across Europe

Ulster Community Investment Trust Ltd [UCIT]

Welcome to the Ulster Community Investment Trust Ltd [UCIT] - provider of loan finance and support to the community economic sector in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of the Republic of Ireland.

Upstarts Awards

The Upstarts Awards exist to promote the best of UK social enterprise and spread the idea of social entrepreneurs as a dynamic force for change.

Urban Land Institute

Nonprofit education and research institute with focus on the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Information on urban planning, growth, and development.

Urban and Economic Development Group

The Urban and Economic Development Group is a not-for-profit urban regeneration consultancy.

Work Foundation

The Work Foundation exists to inspire and deliver improvements to performance through improving the quality of working life.

Yorkshire Forward

Regional development agency for Yorkshire & Humber.

f3

Provides specialist research and consultancy services to organisations and enterprises involved in local and sustainable food initiatives.