Community Cohesion
Institute of Community Cohesion (iCoCo) has developed a website giving help & guidance on creating strong, cohesive communities. It brings together a range of practical advice, good practice case studies and toolkits
Democracy
Online Democracy is a series of websites that give youthe opportunity & resources to find out what your MP gets up to in Eastminster, how to get in touch with them, start a petition to No. 10 or discuss local problems
Young People’s Involvement in Community Organisations The National Participation Forum has launched a resource pack aimed at making it easier for young people to become involved in the running of local organisations and community groups.
Green Issues
Green Communities Programme. Help your community to stop wasting energy and money today. The Green Communities programme from the Energy Saving Trust can show you how
ICT
Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) provides a range of donated technology products to eligible charities across the UK from organisations including Microsoft, Cisco & Symantic
Community Network – Conferencing Technology is a tele-conference provider for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
ReCOM – Low Cost Refurbished Computers. Birmingham based charity ReCOM provides low-cost refurbished computers to charities & voluntary organisations.
RNIB Accessibility Toolbar is a free download for anyone who wants to view content in a format which makes it easier to read. The toolbar can help people with mild disabilities, the elderly, people with reading problems, cognitive problems, photosensitivity or anyone who has difficulty reading text on screen.
Legal Matters
‘Get Legal’ a new online reference and decision making tool providing information and advice for charities, social enterprises and co-operative organisations and their advisors looking to develop legal forms and governance structures.
Miscellaneous
KnowHowNonProfit - the place fo nonprofit people to learn and share what they have learnt with others.
Whether you work in a l;arge charity, are setting up your own social enterprise or are helping out your local community group, this is the site for you. Whatever your organisation or role within it, if you want information, to update your skills or to talk to others in similar situations, you’ve come to the right place.
Key Agencies Guide: Yorkshire Regional Forum has produced a new version of the Key Agencies Guide. This guide provides details of a wide range of public bodies working at the Yorkshire & Humber and sub-regional levels that VCS organisations might want to build relationships with.
Small Charities Coalition Join the Small Charities Coalition as a friend and gain access to free skill, experience and resources
