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1 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.
2 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.
3 Scottish Arts Council
The Scottish Arts Council is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 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.
8 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.
9 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
The professional body for those involved in the management and development of people. Their website offers publications and advice to develop and promote good practice in the field of management and development of people.
10 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.
11 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.
12 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.
13 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.
14 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.
15 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.
16 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.
17 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.
18 Values Into Action Scotland
Rights, choice and control for people with learning difficulties
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