Web Link Directory of Social Change

A leading source of information and training to the voluntary and community sectors worldwide.  Publications listings, conferences, training and funding information is available.

Web Link Voluntary Arts Network

VAN works with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the arts.  Information is available on both a national and regional level.  VAN offers publications, training, advice, events signposting, forums and more.

Web Link Scottish Arts Council

The Scottish Arts Council is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland.

Web Link Sports Scotland Lottery

The National Agency for sport in Scotland.  They work to help create a wealthier and fairer, smarter, healthier, greener, safer and stronger Scotland.  They offer information to organisations, local authorities, national bodies and individuals about engaging in sport.

Web Link Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

They aim to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.  The have up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training courses.

Web Link Citizens Advice Scotland

A national umbrella body that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice.  There are branches located nationwide.  Advice is available online as well as at their branch locations.

Web Link Association of Charitable Foundations

A UK wide support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types.  They offer online resources to both funders and organisations seeking funding.

Web Link European Information Network

A central point that lists the contact details for organisations and individuals in the United Kingdom that provide EU information and advice for the general public, business and the academic community.  There is also updated news, events and guides on a variety of topics, including funding.

Web Link Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

A central point that lists the contact details for organisations and individuals in the United Kingdom that provide EU information and advice for the general public, business and the academic community.  There is also updated news, events and guides on a variety of topics, including funding.

Web Link Scottish Community Development Centre

A designated National Development Centre for community development in Scotland.  It hosts Community Health Exchange (CHEX), Visioning Outcomes in Community Engagament (VOiCE) and Meeting the Shared Challenge.  They also offer consultancy and training services to local agencies and organsiations.

Web Link UK Workforce Hub

The UK Workforce Hub helps third sector organisations make the best of their paid staff, volunteers and trustees through workforce development.  Most of their resources and information are applicable UK-wide.

Web Link Scottish Accessible Information Forum

It aims to make information more accessible to everyone who needs it.  They have a variety of free publications about how to make information accessible.  They also highlight relevant training.

Web Link Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

It is charged by law to protect individuals against discrimination, to enforce the laws on equality and to promote fairness and human rights for everyone.  You can access advice and guidance about requirements placed upon public sector agencies and your rights.

Web Link Community Learning and Development - Standards Council for Scotland

They are a new professional body for everyone active in community learning and development in Scotland.  They support training and development within the field for both paid and unpaid workers.

Web Link Third Sector

The UK’s leading publication for the voluntary and not-for-profit sector.  They offer the latest news coverage online and offer free daily email updates.  They also highlight events, conferences, seminar and training in the voluntary sector.

Web Link Fundraising Standards Board

It runs the only self-regulating scheme for fundraising bodies in the UK.  They oversee a transparent and independent scheme for fundraising, encouraging high standards to maintain public confidence in charitable giving.  This is done through their standards membership.

Web Link nfbSynergy

It is a specialist research consultancy for not for profit organisations.  You can also access a wide variety of publications online about topics relevant to the Third Sector.

Web Link Values Into Action Scotland

Rights, choice and control for people with learning difficulties