Regional
England
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)
National charity whose purpose is to support sustainable rural community development.
Adept Community Development Agency
Provides community development training, research and consultancy services.
The Environment Agency
The leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The newly merged Commission of the three equality commissions - Commission for Racial Equality, Disability Rights Commission and Equal Opportunities Commission.
Federation of Stadium Communities
Offers information, advice and support to community groups living in the vicinity of sports stadia.
Liberty
An independent human rights organisation that works to defend and extend rights and freedoms in England and Wales.
National Housing Federation
The national body representing the independent social housing sector.
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National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
The umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England.
Natural England
The statutory body working to conserve and enhance the English countryside.
People for Action (PfA)
A national network of housing and regeneration organisations.
PEP
Works with statutory and voluntary agencies and local communities to improve services and make sure they meet the needs of local people.
The Quest Trust
Aims to support local activists improve the quality of life in their communities by enabling people to share information and ideas about successful economic and social regeneration.
Room @ RTPI
Forum for all those involved in housing planning and regeneration.
seo-online
A searchable web-based directory and portal site to raise the profile of social enterprises across England.
Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS)
Leading tenant participation organisation working to promote tenant empowerment.
Volunteer Development England (VDE)
Membership association of volunteer development agencies.
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North West of England
Barrow Community Regeneration Company
An independent organsiation working in community development in and around Barrow-in-Furness.
Bolton Metro
Statutory authority with 'beacon' status in Bolton, Lancashire.
Brinnington Community First
A community group that represents and champions the Brinnigton area of Stockport.
Cheshire County Council
Statutory authority with a small team dedicated to community development.
Dyspraxia Adults Support Group, Manchester
Helps promote awareness of Dyspraxia and acts as a self-help group in the Manchester area - part of the Dyspraxia Foundation.
Fairfield & Howley Community Forum
Umbrella group of tenants and resident associations in an inner area ward of Warrington.
Furness Community Network
An initiative set up to act as focal point for community and voluntary groups in Furness.
The Innovations Factory
Aims to provide a physical focus for economic regeneration for the residents of Dingle, Toxteth and Abercromby in Liverpool.
Manchester Lesbian Community Project (LCP)
Supports the development of self-organised groups and networks for lesbians providing information, advice and training.
Sefton Council for Voluntary Service
Supports the voluntary and community sector in Sefton.
Train 2000
Procides a range of support services to facilitate the development of local enterprise initiatives in Merseyside.
Voice Online
Community website for Furness.
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North East of England
2D - Support for the voluntary & community sector of Teeside & Wear Valley
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and volunteer bureau.
Amble Development Trust
Works to regenerate the local area of Amble in Northumberland.
Community and Voluntary Organisations Sedgefield
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and volunteer bureau.
Community Development North East
Network established to assist community development practitioners.
Middlesbrough PCT
Largest Primary Care Trust in the County Durham and Tees Valley Health Authority area.
Newcastle Volunteer Centre
An independent organisation aiming to promote, support and develop the activities of volunteers.
STRIDE Network
South Tyneside's community regeneration network.
Sure Start Blaydon Winlaton
A government programme that aims to help children from 0-4 with health, care and education services.
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Yorkshire & Humber
The Amethyst Project
Supports women to develop activities and enterprises which address local community needs in rural areas of the Peak District.
Bradford Community Statistics Project
A source of varied statistics on the Bradford area to support local groups in lobby and funding bids.
Community Work Training Company
A not for profit organisation that provides support and training to those involved in community activities within West Yorkshire.
Healthy Cross Project
Works with local people in Sheffield to identify and tackle health and social care needs.
Hull Community Network
Network serving as a link between community and voluntary groups and the Local Strategic Partnership.
Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust
A registered social landlord which owns the freehold of nearly all the properties in New Earswick in York.
Leeds Voice
Independent organisation that supports two-way communication between the Voluntary and Community Sector and strategic partners across Leeds.
Norfolk Park Community Forum
Network which supports the people living in the Norfolk Park area of Sheffield.
OFFER
The Community Empowerment Network agency for Sheffield. OFFER exists to support VCF organisations and networks to work in partnership and strategically influence the creation of successful, inclusive communities in Sheffield.
Peak District Healthy Living Network
A group of projects addressing issues that affect health in the Peak District.
Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum (PDRDF)
A network of Peak District residents and workers who aim to tackle problems around deprivation in the area.
Sharrow Community Forum
Helps groups and individuals in the Sharrow area of Sheffield to make it a better place to live and work.
Specialist Health Promotion Service, Hull & East Riding
Health promotion service working with NHS family, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector.
Voluntary Action Calderdale
Council for Voluntary Service.
VOX
Network of community and voluntary groups in the Wakefield district.
Yorkshire & Humberside Consortium for Asylum Seekers & Refugees
Umbrella organisation of ten local authorities providing accommodation and support for asylum seekers and is involved in the development of an integration strategy for refugees.
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West Midlands
The Colebridge Trust
An independent company aiming to improve the lives of residents in North Solihull.
Herefordshire Partnership
Local Strategic Partnership which co-ordinates a community development workers forum for the county of Herefordshire.
Optima Community Association
Community-driven housing association based in central Birmingham.
West Midlands Faith Forum
A one stop access point with links to interfaith groups, activities and organisations.
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East Midlands
The Amethyst Project
Supports women to develop activities and enterprises which address local community needs in rural areas of the Peak District.
Derby City Council
Statutory authority.
Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living
Project aiming to provide models of full participation and equality.
District of Bolsover
Statutory authority.
Leicester City Council
Statutory authority.
Metropolitan Housing Trust
Provider of social housing and area regeneration.
Nottingham Council for Voluntary Service
Voluntary sector umbrella organisation.
Peak District Healthy Living Network
A group of projects addressing issues that affect health in the Peak District.
Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum (PDRDF)
A network of Peak District residents and workers who aim to tackle problems around deprivation in the area.
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Statutory authority.
Staffordshire Community Development Network
Aims to promote community development as an effective regeneration tool.
Voice East Midlands
Aims to enable the East Midlands Black & Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector to influence the regional agenda.
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East of England
Breckland Council
Statutory authority.
Huntingdonshire District Council
Statutory authority.
Inspire East
Regional centre of excellence for sustainable communities in the East of England.
South Bedfordshire District Council
Statutory authority.
Suffolk ACRE
Rural Community Council.
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South West of England
Black Development Agency
Works within the Bristol area to empower Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
Black South West Network (BSWN)
Regional network set up to enable more effective engagement by the black voluntary and community sector.
Community at Heart
A resident led partnership overseeing the inner city regeneration scheme in Bristol.
Community Council of Devon
Works with communities to improve the quality of life for people living in rural Devon.
Community First
Manages and develops community projects to meet local needs and aspirations and to strengthen community life in Wiltshire and Swindon.
Dorset Community Action (DCA)
Membership organisation of voluntary and statutory organisations across Dorset.
Imayla
Community enterprise set up to create urban-rural creative connections across Bristol and the South West.
North Somerset Council
Statutory authority.
Plymouth Community Partnership
Provides advice and support to community groups in Plymouth and represents them at a strategic level.
Social Economy Bristol
Website from the social economy team at Bristol City Council.
South West Forum
Network that ensures that voluntary and community organisations have a strong and effective champion at regional level.
Swindon Borough Council
Statutory authority.
VOSCUR
A network of voluntary and community organisations that work with the public and private sectors to regenerate Bristol.
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South East of England
Action in Rural Sussex
Aims to identify problems and respond to the needs of rural communities in Sussex.
Basildon District Council
Statutory authority.
Bracknell Forest District Council
Local authority.
Brighton & Hove Community & Voluntary Sector Forum
A membership-led organisation bringing together community and voluntary groups.
Chiltern District Council
Local authority.
Community Action Hampshire (CAH)
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and rural community council.
Community Development South East
Network for community development practitioners to share best practice, improve training provision, promote community development and influence regional policy.
Eastleigh Community Services (ECS)
Independent voluntary organisation set up to improve the quality of life for residents.
East Sussex Food and Health Partnership
Network bringing organisations together to ensure a co-ordinated approach to tackling food supply, access and consumption in East Sussex.
Reading Voluntary Action
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS).
Shaftesbury
Encourages Christians to respond to the needs of communities across the country.
Surrey Community Development Unit
The unit supports local communities to undertake development projects and access training.
TWICS (Training for Work in Communities)
Provides training to qualification level in community work and capacity building.
Wycombe District Council
Statutory authority.
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London
Action Link London
An information resource for and about the voluntary and community sector in London.
Barnardo's CANDL Project
Provides community development consultancy and training to church-based organisations in East and South London.
Community Links
A network of projects run by local people tackling problems in the inner city community of East London.
The King's Fund
An independent foundation whose goal is to improves health, especially in London.
Kingston Voluntary Action
Develops, promotes and supports voluntary and community activity.
Lasa (London Advice Services Alliance)
Resource designed for those providing advice and information services.
LFEPA - London Fire Brigade
Fire service seeking to engage with communities most at risk in terms of fire deaths and injuries in London.
London Borough of Redbridge
Statutory authority.
London Development Agency
One of four functional bodies of the Greater London Authority with responsibility for economic development and regeneration.
London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)
Aims to strengthen London's voluntary organisations by providing services and a strong voice on policy issues that affect Londoners.
Metropolitan Housing Trust
Provider of social housing and area regeneration.
Social Enterprise Zone
Ensuring needs of people in Forest Gate, Plaistow and Newham are met.
United Synagogue Community Development Department
Supporting community development across 64 synagogues in London.
Voluntary Action Lewisham
Council for Voluntary Service (CVS).
Wandsworth Community Empowerment Fund Network (WCEFN)
Provides a route for voluntary and community groups to be represented on the Local Strategic Partnership.
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Scotland
Beyond Barriers
Project that challenges discrimination and prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Castlemilk Community Forum
Encourages local people to become involved in the decisions that affect Castlemilk.
Children in Scotland (Clann an Alba)
The national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.
Communities Scotland
Promotes social justice and tackles exclusion through the delivery of sustainable community regeneration.
Community Business Scotland (CBS) Network
Promotes and encourages community owned enterprises.
Do a Little, Change a Lot
Website raising awareness of sustainable development and environmental issues.
Equality Network
Campaigns for human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
LEAP
A learning based planning and evaluation framework supporting those working to improve the quality of community life.
National Grid for Learning Scotland - Communities Channel
Designed for community practitioners looking to use Information and Communication Technologies as a tool for building community capacity.
North Ayr Community Forum
Funded to develop youth and community participation and empowering individuals.
Rural Community Gateway
Information and services for rural communities in Scotland.
The Scottish Community Development Centre
Promotes and supports best practice in community development throughout Scotland.
Scottish Community Development Network (SCDN)
Membership-led organisation for community workers/community development workers.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
The umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland.
Scottish Executive
The devolved government for Scotland, responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland.
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Scottish Human Rights Centre
Aims to promote human rights in Scotland.
Scottish Human Rights Trust
The educational, charitable arm of the Scottish Human Rights Centre.
Scottish Parliament
General information and advice on petitioning Parliament and an online library.
Sustainable Scotland
Information on sustainable development projects.
workwithus.org
Web portal for Scotland's voluntary and community sectors.
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Wales
Provides support on environment, quality, health and safety and training issues.
Community Development Cymru
Membership organisation for community development.
Communities First Support Network
A consortium of voluntary sector organisations providing support to those involved in the Communities First initiative to regenerate the most deprived wards in Wales.
Countryside Council for Wales
The statutory body working to conserve and enhance the Welsh countryside.
The Environment Agency Wales
Public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in Wales.
Groundwork Wales
Works in disadvantaged areas in Wales to create long-term community partnerships.
Health of Wales Information Service (HOWIS)
Official website of NHS Wales.
Jigso
A partnership which assists communities to participate in decision making processes.
National Assembly for Wales
General information, news, statistics and publications.
Valleys Kids
Charity working with disadvantaged children and families in South Wales
Voluntary Action Merthry Tydfil
An association whose members are voluntary groups working to improve communities.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Acts as the voice of the voluntary sector in Wales.
Wales European Centre
Aims to give Wales an edge in Europe, provides information and intelligence on funding opportunities and relevant policy developments and presents Welsh needs and proposals to relevant EU institutions.
Wales Information Society (WIS)
A project that aims to stimulate and develop use of information and communications technology throughout Wales.
Wales Office
Secretary of State for Wales' official site.
Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care (WORD)
Commissions, manages and disseminates research in health and social care issues.
Welsh Federation of Housing Associations (WFHA)
Provides advice and assistance to housing associations.
Welsh Governance Centre
University Centre studying the nature of the 'new' UK state.
Welsh Local Government Association
Represents the interests of local authorities in Wales.
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Northern Ireland
ARK - the Northern Ireland Social and Political Archive
Social science information resource.
Association of Chief Officers of Voluntary Organisations (ACOVO)
Membership organisation for chief officers of voluntary organisations.
The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ)
Non-governmental organisation working for a just and peaceful society.
Community Change
Provides support, training and advice to community groups and networks.
Community Development & Health Network for Northern Ireland
Membership organisation supports and promotes community action on health issues.
Community Work Education and Training Network (CWETN)
A not-for-profit organisation informed by and committed to community development through learning and training.
Community Evaluation Northern Ireland (ceni)
Provides monitoring and evaluation services.
Department for Social Development - Urban Regeneration and Community Development Group
Responsible for the establishment of policy and strategy in Northern Ireland and promoting partnership between Government and the voluntary and community sector.
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Independent public body working towards the elimination of discrimination.
Government of Northern Ireland
Information about the devolved administration.
Grant Tracker
A searchable funding database.
Irish League of Credit Unions
Trade association for credit unions.
The Multi-Cultural Resource Centre (MCRC)
Works to strengthen the participation of ethnic minorities in society in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Source of authority for all devolved responsibilities.
Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities
Umbrella organisation working on behalf of ethnic minorities.
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)
Representative body for voluntary, community and charitable groups.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Regional housing authority.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
Statutory body aiming to protect human rights of all.
Rural Community Network (RCN)
Voice of rural communities in Northern Ireland on issues relating to poverty, disadvantage and equality.
Social Economy Agency for Northern Ireland (SEA)
Provides support to the co-operative movement.
