Useful Links

ACRE	Association with Communities in Rural England - Supports Rural Community Councils and other rural initiatives.
bfunded	bfunded is a service designed to help everyone involved in the business and voluntary sectors of the Bradford district to find the funds to achieve there vision.
British Charities	British Charities portal provides directory of UK registered charities, charity shops, charity suppliers and charity news. Assisting people in giving to charities is their main objective, and to assist you to do this as simply and effortlessly as possible.
Big Lottery Fund	The Big Lottery Fund brings together the work of two National Lottery distributors: the Community Fund, which provides funding for charities and the voluntary and community sectors, and the New Opportunities Fund, which provides funding for health, education and environment projects. It also takes over the Millennium Commission's role of supporting large-scale regeneration projects.
BTCV	BTCV has a successful history of environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and around the world. The work they do is only made possible by people who want to make a difference to their community and environment. Their Vision is ‘a better environment where people are valued, included and involved’ through creating a more sustainable future by inspiring people and improving places
Charity Commission	The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. You can find information on topics such as, how to register for charity status, drafting a constitution, how to be an effective trustee, etc.
Companies House	The main functions of Companies House are to: incorporate and dissolve limited companies; examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation; and make this information available to the public
Charity Governance	Governance provides you with regular updates on new legislation and practices. It encourages your trustees to play an active role in the effective leadership of your organisation. Even better, the governance website will provide an excellent online resource for all subscribers - including downloadable model documents and archived features.
Charity Trustee Network	Charity Trustee Networks provides support to networks of charity trustees.
Craven Harrogate and Rural District Primary Care NHS Trust (CHARD)	The PCT is a statutory body which is responsible for delivering better health and health care for its local population. It is charged with both providing and commissioning a full range of health-related services.
Craven District Council
Disability Rights Commission	Gives advice and information to disabled people, employers and service providers. Produces policy statements and research on disability issues; and publications on rights and good practice, etc.
Government Funding	Online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector from the following; Department for Education and Skills Department of Health Home Office Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Government Offices for the Regions
Learning Matters	Learning Matters (formerly TAP - Training Access Points) offers a range of different services - all of which are free of charge to both individuals and businesses, and also to training providers, whose work is promoted via the Learning Matters website. The Learning Matters website and associated services are funded by the North Yorkshire Learning and Skills Council, and are delivered by VT Careers Management Ltd.
National Council For Voluntary Organisations	The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England and represents the views of the voluntary sector to policy makers and government. Services offered by NCVO include a freephone HelpDesk, policy briefings, information networks, events and a wide range of publications, including good practice information on everything from trusteeship to employment law, and their own magazine, Voluntary Sector.
NAVCA	National Association for Voluntary and Community Action - The network of over 300 councils for voluntary service (CVS) throughout England
NCVO	The umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England
North Yorkshire County Council	Homepage of North Yorkshire County Council.
North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations	North Yorkshire Forum for Voluntary Organisations is a registered charity formed and run by voluntary and community organisations in York and North Yorkshire to promote, develop and support new and existing forms of voluntary and community action; and to ensure that their views and interests are wellrepresented.
Refugee Access	Refugee Access contain crucial information about, Education training providers, Finding Employment, The asylum process, Finding solicitors, Events for Refugees and People who work with Refugees.
SkiptonWeb	Skipton Web contains: Links to all known websites relating to the town of Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK. Skipton street finder. Key locations. Local Events diary. Pages of information on Skipton pubs, clubs, accommodation, shops, places to eat, transport links and nearby attractions...
South Craven Community Action	South Craven Community Action exists to support, develop, represent the local voluntary and community sector and establish new initiatives. They offer a wide range of services which voluntary and community groups can access, and also provide information on a variety of subjects i.e. funding, hosting events, developing constitutions, business plans etc
Spring into Action	Spring into action aims to raise the profile of environmental volunteering. BCTV itself will be running over 300 events across the UK from Bird Box making, and Dry Stone Walling to Pond Restoration and community gardening.
Through the Roof	Through the Roof offers help and information on equipping and training churches to make the church and its life fully inclusive of people with disabilities.
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum	The Regional Forum is the strategic organisation for the voluntary and community sector, working across Yorkshire and the Humber. The Forum is an advocate and lobbyist for the voluntary and community sector with key regional agencies and it ensures that its membership is properly represented, when important decisions about regional planning and development are being taken.
Volunteering England	The national volunteer development agency for England.

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