Useful Links A - Z Listing
| Organisation Name |
ACEVO |
| CEO |
Stephen Bubb |
| Address |
1 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1NU |
| Telephone |
0845 345 8481 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.acevo.org.uk |
| Email |
info@acevo.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
ACEVO is the professional body for the third sector's chief executives, with 2000 members. Our mission is to connect, develop and represent the sector's leaders, in order to increase the sector's impact and efficiency. |
| Organisation Name |
ACRE |
| CEO |
Sylvia Brown |
| Address |
Somerford Court
Somerford Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1TN |
| Telephone |
01285 653477 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.acre.org.uk |
| Email |
acre@acre.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Action with Communities in Rural England, or ACRE as it is widely known, is active in promoting the interests of rural communities. It also acts as the national umbrella organisation for 38 Rural Community Councils throughout England. |
| Organisation Name |
BASSAC |
| CEO |
Ben Hughes |
| Address |
33 Corsham Street
London
N1 6DR |
| Telephone |
0845 241 0375 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.bassac.org.uk |
| Email |
info@bassac/org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
BASSAC aims to build stronger communities by supporting, advising and representing member organisations in key policy areas, information sharing and developing the multi-purpose approach. BASSAC applies members' local experience at national level in order to directly shape and influence policy that tackles social disadvantage. BASSAC promotes this approach nationally and lobbies for change in policies that tackle inequality. |
| Organisation Name |
CEFET |
| CEO |
Laurie Moran |
| Address |
114 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG1 3HL |
| Telephone |
0115 9110419 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.cefet.org.uk |
| Email |
info@cefet.org.uk |
| Region |
East Midlands |
| Description |
CEFET acts as the bridge between voluntary and community groups in the East Midlands and the regional, national and European technical and administrative structures of European Funding |
| Organisation Name |
CEMVO |
| CEO |
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| Address |
Boardman House
64 Broadway Stratford
London
E15 1NG |
| Telephone |
020 8432 0000 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.emf-cemvo.co.uk |
| Email |
enquiries@emf-cemvo.co.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
CEMVO is a registered charity established in 1999. CEMVO is committed to extending opportunities to people from the most disadvantaged communities in the UK with a network of 9,500 minority ethnic voluntary organisations it provides an unparalleled gateway into UK's communities. |
| Organisation Name |
CES-VOL |
| CEO |
Colin Nee |
| Address |
4 Coldbath Square
London
EC1R 5HL |
| Telephone |
020 7713 5722 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.ces-vol.org.uk |
| Email |
enquiries@ces-vol.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Charities Evaluation Services is the UK's leading provider of information and advice on quality and evaluation systems for the voluntary sector. |
| Organisation Name |
Charitees Trustee Network |
| CEO |
Karen Heenan |
| Address |
3-4 Frensham Suite
Friary Court
13-21 High Street
Guildford
GU1 3DG |
| Telephone |
01483 230280 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.trusteenetworks.org.uk |
| Email |
info@trusteesnetworks.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
CTN is a free national network of trustees and management committee members. Through trusteenet you can have your views heard. By getting involved in trusteenet, CTN can identify the issues that matter to you and can speak out to ensure your collective voice is heard. |
| Organisation Name |
Church Urban Forum |
| CEO |
Fran Beckett OBE |
| Address |
Church House
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3NZ |
| Telephone |
020 7898 1647 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.cuf.org.uk |
| Email |
enquiries@cuf.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
The Church Urban Fund is a charity resourcing grassroots activity in the poorest parts of England. Working in partnership with faith organisations at the local level, we support people who are making a difference where they live. |
| Organisation Name |
Community Action Network |
| CEO |
Adele Blakebrough |
| Address |
1st Floor Downstream Building
1 London Bridge
London
SE1 9BG |
| Telephone |
0845 456 2537 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.can-online.org.uk |
| Email |
canhq@can-online.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
CAN is the UK's leading organisation for the development, promotion and support of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises. The CAN team and members deliver high quality community projects in almost every field of social change and service delivery, from homelessness to shcools and from healthcare to recycling. |
| Organisation Name |
Community Development Exchange |
| CEO |
Amanda Inverarity |
| Address |
Floor 4 Furnival House
48 Furnival Gate
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 4QP |
| Telephone |
0114 270 1718 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.cdx.org.uk |
| Email |
admin@cdx.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
CDX is the 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. As an organisation with members from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, CDX reflects a diverse range of interests in community development across all sectors and fields. |
| Organisation Name |
Community Innovation UK |
| CEO |
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| Address |
Ground Floor, Ink Works Court
159 Bermondsey Street
London
SE1 3UW |
| Telephone |
020 7234 3622 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.communityinnovation.org.uk |
| Email |
info@communityinnovation.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Community Innovation specialise in enterprise. We help organisations to fulfil their potential through effective management, trading, asset and contract development, diversification of income streams and other entrepreneurial activities. |
| Organisation Name |
Community Matters |
| CEO |
David Tyler |
| Address |
12-20 Baron Street
London
N1 9LL |
| Telephone |
020 7837 7887 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.communitymatters.org.uk |
| Email |
communitymatters@communitymatters.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Community Matters is the National Federation for Community Organisations. We currently have 1100 member organisations across the UK and have been supporting community associations and similar organisations since 1945. |
| Organisation Name |
Co-operatives UK |
| CEO |
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| Address |
Hanover Street
Manchester
M60 0AS |
| Telephone |
0161 246 2900 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop |
| Email |
info@cooperatives-uk.coop |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
The central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise throughout the UK, promoting co-operative and mutual solutions, working in partnership with our members to build a stronger and increasingly successful co-operative movement. |
| Organisation Name |
CSV |
| CEO |
Dame Elisabeth Hoodless |
| Address |
237 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9NJ |
| Telephone |
020 7278 6601 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.csv.org.uk |
| Email |
information@csv.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
CSV involves people in high quality volunteering and learning opportunities that tackle real need and enrich lives. |
| Organisation Name |
DTA |
| CEO |
Steve Wyler |
| Address |
33 Corsham Street
London
N1 6DR |
| Telephone |
0845 458 8336 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.dta.org.uk |
| Email |
info@dta.org.uk |
| Region |
No Selection Made |
| Description |
The aim of the DTA is a successful development trust in every community that wants one. |
| Organisation Name |
ESFVON |
| CEO |
Donald Dempsey |
| Address |
St Cuthberts House
West Road
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE15 7PY |
| Telephone |
0191 274 9886 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.esfvon.org.uk |
| Email |
info@esfvon.org.uk |
| Region |
North East |
| Description |
ESFVON, is the North East of England's specialist regional development agency for organisations accessing or seeking to access European Funding. ESFVON, a regional charity, was established in 1991, to initially provide advice and support for existing and potential applicants wishing to access funding from the European Social Fund through Objective 3 . Since 1997, ESFVON's experienced team has enabled the development of services to include advice on other Objectives, including 2, and the former Objectives 4 and 5b, and Community Initiatives. |
| Organisation Name |
Foyer |
| CEO |
Jane Slowey |
| Address |
3rd Floor, 5-9 Hatton Wall
London
EC1N 8HX |
| Telephone |
020 7430 2212 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.foyer.net |
| Email |
feedback@foyer.net |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
The Foyer Federation was established in 1992 to stimulate and promote the development of the Foyer concept in the UK. The Federation provides a range of services to operational and developing Foyers, raises awareness of Foyersí work, and represents the movement at all levels of decision-making throughout the UK. |
| Organisation Name |
LGBT Consortuium |
| CEO |
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| Address |
Tower Bridge Business Complex
100 Clements Road
Southwark
London
SE16 4DG |
| Telephone |
020 7064 8283 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk |
| Email |
admin@lgbtconsortium.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Consortuium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organisations |
| Organisation Name |
LVSTC |
| CEO |
Ray Phillips |
| Address |
Bromley Hall
Gillender Street
London
E14 6RN |
| Telephone |
020 7538 4309 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.lvstc.org.uk |
| Email |
info@lvstc.org.uk |
| Region |
London |
| Description |
LVSTC aims are to Lead the London voluntary and community sector in developing the strategy for learning & skills and in promoting this to the policy makers.
Help voluntary and community sector organisations to provide high quality training/services by and for socially excluded groups in London with particular attention to funds available from the European Union.
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| Organisation Name |
MENTER |
| CEO |
Ila Chandavarkar |
| Address |
62-64 Victoria Road
Cambridge
CB4 3DU |
| Telephone |
01223 355034 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.menter.org.uk |
| Email |
office@menter.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Regional network for black and minority ethnic (BME) voluntary organisations and communities with 420 BME organisations on mailing list. Its aims are to develop the BME community, promote race equality & advocate for the sector and build a strong & representative regional BME network. |
| Organisation Name |
Merseyside Network for Europe |
| CEO |
Andy Churchill |
| Address |
6th Floor Cunard Building
Pier Head
Water Street
Liverpool
L3 1EG |
| Telephone |
0151 258 1454 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.merseynetwork.com |
| Email |
info@merseynetwork.com |
| Region |
North West |
| Description |
Merseyside Network for Europe is the Sector Co-ordinator for the Voluntary Sector on Merseyside, and is part funded through Technical Assistance under the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). |
| Organisation Name |
National Association for Voluntary and Community A |
| CEO |
Kevin Curley |
| Address |
The Tower, 2 Furnival Square
Sheffield
S1 4QL |
| Telephone |
0114 278 6636 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.navca.org.uk |
| Email |
navca@navca.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
NAVCA is the national voice of the local voluntary and community sector infrasturcture in England. Our 360 members work with 140,000 local community groups and voluntary organisations which provide services, regenerate neighbourhoods, increase volunteering and tackle discrimination, in partnership with local public bodies. |
| Organisation Name |
National Council for Voluntary Organisations |
| CEO |
Stuart Etherington |
| Address |
Regent's Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL |
| Telephone |
020 7713 6161 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk |
| Email |
ncvo@ncvo-vol.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
NCVO believes passionately in the voluntary and community sector. This is a sector with the power to transform the lives of people and communities for the better. |
| Organisation Name |
National Council for Voluntary Youth Services |
| CEO |
Susanne Rauprich |
| Address |
Second Floor, Solecast House
13-27 Brunswick Place
London
N1 6DX |
| Telephone |
020 7253 1010 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.ncvys.org.uk |
| Email |
mail@ncvys.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
NCVYS is the independent voice of the voluntary youth sector in England. A diverse network of over 160 national voluntary youth organisations and regional and local youth networks, NCVYS has been working since 1936 to support voluntary and community organisations that work with young people. |
| Organisation Name |
National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisat |
| CEO |
Maggie Jones |
| Address |
Unit 4 Pride Court
80-82 White Lion Street
London
N1 9PF |
| Telephone |
020 7833 3319 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.ncvcco.org |
| Email |
office@ncvcco.org |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
Our mission is to ensure the well-being and safeguarding of children by promoting the voluntary sector's contribution to the provision of services.
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| Organisation Name |
North West Network |
| CEO |
Emile Pinel |
| Address |
2nd Floor Albert House
17 Bloom Street
Manchester
M1 3HZ |
| Telephone |
0161 236 6493 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.nwnetwork.org.uk |
| Email |
info@nwnetwork.org.uk |
| Region |
North West |
| Description |
North West Network provides a comprehensive package of support measures to the region’s voluntary and community sector. Services provided reflect the requirements of member organisations and the wider voluntary sector. North West Network services are delivered through three strategically interlinked operational teams, European, Volunteer Management and Black and Minority Ethnic Network, all supported by the Directorate |
| Organisation Name |
SAVAGE |
| CEO |
Keith Morris |
| Address |
21 Norfolk Road
Cliftonville
Margate
Kent
CT9 2HU |
| Telephone |
01843 282470 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.tcdt.org.uk |
| Email |
enquiries@tcdc.org.uk |
| Region |
South West |
| Description |
The Southern Association of Voluntary Action Groups for Europe (SAVAGE) is an infrastructure organisation covering the south of England; an area incorporating fifteen counties and thirteen million people. It is funded largely through the European Union and the Department of Communities and Local Government |
| Organisation Name |
The Scarman Trust |
| CEO |
Matthew Pike |
| Address |
152-160 City Road
London
EC1V 2NP |
| Telephone |
0207 689 6366 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.thescarmantrust.org.uk |
| Email |
info@thescarmantrust.org.uk |
| Region |
National |
| Description |
The Scarman Trust is a natinal charity committed to helping citizens bring change in their community in the way that they want. |
| Organisation Name |
Urban Forum |
| CEO |
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| Address |
70 Cowcross Street
London
EC1M 6EJ |
| Telephone |
020 7253 4816 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.urbanforum.org.uk |
| Email |
info@urbanforum.org.uk |
| Region |
East Midlands |
| Description |
Urban Forum is an umbrella body for community and voluntary groups with interests in urban and regional policy, especially regeneration. It was set up in 1994 as the national voluntary organisation through which local and central government could relate to the community and voluntary sectors on such issues. |
| Organisation Name |
West Midlands Euronet |
| CEO |
Paul Tilsley |
| Address |
Unit 314 The Custard Factory
Gibb Street
Digbeth
Birmingham
B9 4AA |
| Telephone |
0121 683 8891 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.wmeuronet.co.uk |
| Email |
info@wmeuronet.org |
| Region |
West Midlands |
| Description |
West Midlands European Network (WMEN) is a non-profit making organisation funded from the Objective 2 and 3 Technical Assistance (TA) pool and provides guidance and assistance to voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises who wish to access the European Structural Funds. |
| Organisation Name |
Yorkshire and Humber Regional forum |
| CEO |
Judy Robinson |
| Address |
Suite D10 Joseph's Well
Hanover Walk
Leeds
LS3 1AB |
| Telephone |
0113 394 2300 |
| Fax |
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| Web Address |
http://www.yhregforum.org.uk |
| Email |
office@regionalforum.org.uk |
| Region |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Description |
The Forum is a strategic organisation, working on issues best dealt with at the regional level:
• it ensures that the VCS is represented on key regional and sub-regional bodies and that those representatives are supported and resourced;
• it works to raise skill levels in the sector and to promote a learning culture in communities;
• it supports the engagement and involvement of the VCS in policy development and delivery;
• it ensures that the VCS is well informed and appropriately resourced by providing information, research, development support, good practice sharing and networking
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