Useful links

Access Funds

This site aims to provide the latest funding information from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

ACRE is a national charity whose purpose is to support sustainable rural community development.

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)

The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5-16 year olds.

Apex Scotland

By addressing the employability needs of offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk, Apex Scotland aims to reduce offending and contribute to safer communities.

Artlink Central

Artlink Central is a registered charity founded in the belief that involvement in the arts is life enhancing and should be available to all.

Arts Council England

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is the prime distributor of public support for the arts in the country.

Association Of Scottish Community Councils

News and advice relevant to the work of community councils, and links to community councils across Scotland.

Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL)

The main trade association for credit unions in England, Scotland and Wales.

Association of Town Centre Management

Organisation to help town and city centres realise their roles as focal points for business and for vibrant, inclusive communities.

Ballynafeigh Community Development Association (BCDA)

BCDA was established in 1974 to promote community development in one of the last remaining urban mixed communities in Northern Ireland.

Basic Skills Agency

Aims to help people of all ages who struggle with words and numbers in their everyday lives.

Befriending Network (Scotland)

Befriending Network (Scotland) is a rapidly growing network of befriending projects established in Scotland and now gaining interest throughout the UK.

Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre (BURC)

Promotes the interests and the benefits of the unemployed and other social and economically disadvantaged groups.

Bethany Christian Trust

Aims to help homeless and other vulnerable people.

Big Lottery Fund

The largest distributor of National Lottery funds.

Breathing Space

Free, confidential listening service.

British Association Of Social Work

Association representing social work and social workers. Also helps those yet to receive qualifications.

British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres

A membership network of multi-purpose community organisations.

British Urban Regeneration Association

BURA was formed in 1990 to provide the regeneration sector with a forum for the exchange of ideas, experience and information.

Business in the Community (BITC)

A group of 700 member companies aiming to improve their impact on society.

CASH-Online

Aims to provide people with the basic financial skills needed to run successful charities and voluntary organisations. CASH-online is published by Community Accountancy Self Help.

CDX

A UK-wide membership organisation for community development.  CDX works to ensure that community development is recognised and supported as a powerful way of tackling inequality and achieving social justice.

Carplus

Carplus is the UK's network for car clubs. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works with communities, local authorities and partner associations to promote and support the development of car clubs.

Centre For Education For Racial Equality In Scotland

The Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland (CERES) works with minority ethnic represenatives, racial equality practiioners, teachers and ademics to promote racial tolerance.

Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion

An independent organisation dedicated to promoting social justice, social inclusion and tackling disadvantage.

Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR)

Research centre based at Sheffield Hallam University dealing with areas of social, urban, and housing policy.

Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations (CRER)

The Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations (CRER) based at the University of Warwick is the major academic body in the UK for the research and teaching of aspects of race, migration and ethnic relations.

Centre for Research into Socially Inclusive Services

The centre promotes the concept and practice of social inclusion in the provision and use of local public and private services in deprived areas.

Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)

Multidisciplinary research centre based at the University of Newcastle, dealing with the economic and social development of cities and regions.

Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)

Charity campaigning for the abolition of poverty among children and young people in the UK and for the improvement of the lives of low-income families.

Children In Scotland

Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.

Church Urban Fund

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

An independent grant-making body registered with the Charity Commissioners and dedicated to the regeneration of coalfield communities.

Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT)

An independent advisor to the government on transport policy, encompassing transport's relationship with economic prosperity, health, social inclusion and the environment.

Commission for Racial Equality

A publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality. Will be replaced in October 2007 with the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.

Communities Foundation for Northern Ireland

An independent charitable grant-making organisation.

Communities Scotland

A Scottish Executive agency, which aims to regenerate disadvantaged communities and help deliver better housing.

Communities that Care (CtC)

Part of the young people's charity Rainer, CtC is a prevention programme which aims to reduce youth crime, anti-social behaviour, drug abuse, school failure and teenage pregnancy.

Community Action Network

Community Action Network is the UK's leading organisation for the development and promotion of social entrepreneurs.

Community Business Scotland

Promotes and encourages community owned and controlled enterprises, enabling local communities to become more self reliant and sustainable.

Community Development Foundation (CDF)

Set up to help communities achieve greater control over the conditions and decisions affecting their lives.

Community Enterprise Ltd

Consultancy for social enterprises.

Community Foundation Network (CFN)

Links, promotes and supports over 60 community foundations throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Community Matters

Nationwide federation for community associations and similar organisations, with 1100 member organisations across the UK.

Community Planning Website

Aims to help residents get involved with professionals in shaping their local environment.

Community Relations Unit

Aims to increase cross-community contact and co-operation in Northern Ireland.

Community Transport Association

A UK-wide member organisation that promotes excellence in community transport.

ContinYou

Creates learning programmes offering fresh opportunities for those who have gained the least from formal education.

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe seeks to develop common and democratic principles. Sections on social cohesion, education and human rights.