National Infrastructure support organisations
Below is a list and links to national infrastructure support agencies. If you know of other support agencies that should be included in this list, please use our contact form and let us know.
ACEVO
The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations is the professional association for chief executives in the Voluntary sector.
Association of Charitable Foundations
National support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations. Provides advice, useful publications and directories.
BASSAC (British Association of Settlements & Social Action Centres)
Promotes and supports community development.
Black Training & Enterprise Group (BTEG)
A national organisation working to improve opportunities in black communities, specifically in the areas of employment, economic regeneration, education and enterprise.
CBC
cbc is the Centre of Excellence in Social Economy Development. Their website is designed to provide useful information regarding cbc's products, services, strategy and even some of cbc's most exciting research findings.
Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion (CESI)
Helps individuals, families and communities achieve economic independence and access more and better opportunities.
Charity Finance Directors' Group
Helps charities manage accounting, taxation, audit and other finance related functions.
The Charities Information Bureau
The fit4funding website provides 'Help & Advice' for community groups and voluntary organisations who are seeking funding. These resources can also be used by those giving funding advice in the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Charities Aid Foundation
Provides specialist financial services to other charities and their supporters.
Civic Trust
Works to improve the quality of life and the built environment in cities, towns and villages.
Charity Commission
Regulates charities in England and Wales.
Community Development Foundation
Works to strengthens communities by ensuring the effective participation of people in community development
Community Foundation Network
National assocation for community foundations,charitable trusts which make grants to local community organisations.
Community Health UK
Promotes and supports community health initiatives in the UK.
Community Matters The National Federation of Community Organisations
Promotes and supports action in response to social, educational and recreational needs.
Institute of Fundraising
Provides support to its members through training, networking and the dissemination of best practice. Offers a Certificate in Fundraising Management and in-house training.
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux (NACAB)
Provides free, impartial and independent advice in England, Wales and NACVS National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service works to promote voluntary and community action through 300 Councils for Voluntary Service across England.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Aims to give a shared voice to voluntary organisations and to help them achieve the highest standards of practice and effectiveness in all areas of their work. Members of NCVO enjoy access to a range of benefits including information, networks, influence and a range of discounted products and services.
Volresource
VolResource aims to make it quick and easy to get to useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation (whether a community group, charity or other non-profit body).
Voluntary Arts Network (VAN)
Provides information and training to those who participate in the voluntary arts sector, as well as encourages participation.
Volunteer Development England (VDE)
Formerly known as the National Association of Volunteer Bureaux, VDE supports, promotes and develops volunteering through volunteer bureaux.
Volunteering England
Provides a range of services to support volunteer managers and organisations that involve volunteers.
Working Families
The Balancing Work and Home in the Voluntary Sector Project provides assistance, resources and guidance to voluntary sector employers in developing and implementing practices that support the work-life balance of their staff.
Workwithus.org
At Workwithus.org we actively help, advise and support over 700 charities and a range of public sector bodies, providing an invaluable range of specialist fundraising and marketing services.
