Voluntary Sector Support

The organisations in this sub-category offer information that will be of use to voluntary and community groups.
Agius Language Services

Translation, interpreting, voice-overs, bilingual administration and recruitment

askCHARITY

Search hundreds of charities to find what you're looking for and get fast access to key media contacts - including those vital out of office hours phone numbers.

askNCVO

The online best practice resource for the voluntary sector, providing free advice on subjects from trusteeship to employment law.

Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organ

Aiming to increase the effectiveness of the voluntary sector

Awards for All

Our main aim is to fund projects which involve people in their local community

Bassac

A membership organisation that resources a network of community groups across the UK

Beacon Fellowship

Charitable organisation set up to encourage individual contributions to charitable and social causes and to celebrate and showcase best practice in giving.

Big Lottery Fund

Independent organisation set up by Parliament to distribute money raised by the National Lottery

British Charities

Directory of UK registered charities, charity shops, charity suppliers and charity news.

Broad African Representative Council

An umbrella organisation for African associations in Manchester

Burnage Multi Agency Group

A community based independent partnership group working in a deprived area of Manchester

Charities Aid Foundation

Helps non profit organisations in the UK and overseas to increase, manage and administer their resources

Charities Direct

Comprehensive financial information on the charity sector

The Charity Service

The Charity Service (tcs) offers a range of charity donation services to both individuals and companies.

Charity Commission For England and Wales

A government organisation which supports and oversees the activities of charities in England and Wales

Co-operative Bank

Funding and support through the Co-operative Bank's community involvement initiative

ComCP

Salford computer community centre, free computer courses and training in Charlestown, Manchester.

Communities and Local Government

Information about the work of the Department of Communities and Local Government

Communities in Salford (Salford CVS)

Provides information support and advice to voluntary organisations and community groups in Salford

Community Accountancy Service

A charity specialising in the provision of financial management services to the voluntary sector

Community Action Network

A mutual learning and support network for social entrepreneurs

Community Foundation for Greater Manchester

An independent non-profit grant making organisation that provides a one stop solution for those who want their giving to be for the lasting benefit of their local community.

Community Matters

Playing a key role in promoting and supporting action by ordinary people in response to social needs in their neighbourhood and communities

Community Network for Manchester

The part of the Manchester Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and community groups.

Community Newswire

The newswire aims to make it as easy as possible for community and voluntary groups, who currently have little contact with the media, to make their voices heard.

Community Pride

Works with community groups, church and other faith organisations to explore ways in which they can have more say over decisions which effect them

Community Safety Network

Provides a voice for voluntary/community organisations and facilitates involvement in the Manchester crime & disorder reduction strategy

The Compact Code

Here you will find all the information you need to know about the compact and local compacts (the agreement between government and the voluntary and community sector in England to improve their relationship for mutual advantage)

Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector ...

Organisations. An organisation working to develop resources for Black and Minority Ethnic communities

CREST

Free independent information, advice, support and representation for benefit entitlements and welfare rights. CREST is community centre in Salford that is free for the local community to use.

The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation

A not-for-profit support group for LGBT parents, their children & significant others

DeafMail

A UK non-profit making email orientated deaf consumer organisation and social club

deafPLUS

A registered charity working directly with deaf and hearing people throughout England to achieve equality and integration

Delta

A voluntary association of young deaf adults, the families and teachers of deaf children

Directory of Social Change

Provides a source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

One of the largest independent grantmaking foundations in the UK

European Social Fund

Provides support for key government priorities in the fields of human resource development and labour market improvement

fit4funding

Funding Information and Advice for Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations and also Funding Advisors in England, UK and elsewhere.

Funders Online

A specialised Internet directory of the websites of foundations and corporate funders active in Europe.

Governmentfunding.org.uk

Online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation

Offers a range of services and projects aiming to improve the effectiveness of voluntary and community groups in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Circuit Riders

A group of ICT support people based all over Greater Manchester who have skills in many areas of ICT service provision. We have network people, trainers, hardware and software expertise.

Heritage Lottery Fund

We give grants to support a wide range of projects involving the local, regional and national heritage of the United Kingdom

IBC Language Services

Translation and interpretation agency based in the Greater Manchester area

In Kind Direct

Our aim is to act as a clearing house for surplus goods from the corporate sector channelling them to good causes in the voluntary sector

IT for Charities

IT products and services dedicated to the UK voluntary sector

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

The UK's largest independent social policy research and development charity

Levenshulme Churches Printing Service

Offering a basic low cost printing service for voluntary groups and individuals

Manchester Community Information Network

A non-profit organisation working with local communities to improve electronic access to information

Manchester Refugee Support Network

Works with refugee communities to improve opportunities and conditions for refugees and asylum seekers in Greater Manchester

Manchester Residents Association

Tenant federation that represents and acts on behalf of tenant and resident groups in Manchester

The Media Trust

Helps charities communicate we do this by encouraging media professionals to donate their time and skills

North Manchester Community Network

Website for the North Manchester Community Network, which aims to link all the voluntary and community sector groups in North Manchester to enhance co-operation and provide a stronger voice in decision-making for the people whose lives are directly affected.

North West Network

We provide advice and support to voluntary sector organisations in North West of England

Ordsall Community Cafe

Ordsall Community Cafe is based in the heart of Ordsall providing a friendly cafe and facilities for community use

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Giving a range of individual grants to enable people to benefit

professionals4free

A web site designed for voluntary and community groups looking for free help from professionals

Profunding

The best, most up-to-date funding information service for not-for-profit organisations

Rotary Club of Manchester Breakfast

Rotarians provide youth opportunities, vocational and community service, locally and internationally, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Salford LIDS

Exists to develop skills, provide support, and work alongside the people of Salford to empower the community and raise standards in the long-term for sustainable regeneration

The Scarman Trust Manchester

Provides neighbourhood based support for new and existing voluntary and community groups across the City of Manchester

SCENE Project

SCENE is a project from the local Community Network (MPACCN). It has a worker and funds to support people wanting to improve their community and environment. Can help with advice, support and funding to put on events and activities, training, start local projects, get local concerns heard.

South Manchester Community Network

Bringing together local organisations in the South Manchester area to develop links within the community

St James With St Clement Church Pastoral Centre

One large hall seating 100 approx. Use of kitchen for making drinks and food. Wheelchair access. Charges according to level of funding of group.

Stockport CVS

A voluntary organisation which is set up owned and run by local groups to support promote and develop local voluntary and community action

TechSoup

A free, comprehensive nonprofit technology resource

Tell Parliament

An umbrella title for the online consultations currently run by parliamentary select committees

Toucan Europe Ltd

A non profit co-operative working in the area of research and development

Trinity Ancoats Community Partnership

Local organisation working to provide support and services to the community including development work with voluntary and community groups

VCS Learning Links

An Online directory of voluntary and community sector learning and training infrastructure organisations and networks in England. Contact details, areas of work and more.

VolResource

The voluntary and community sector portal for information, news, events, briefings, specialist suppliers etc

Voluntary Action Manchester

Offers advice, information and support to voluntary and community groups in Manchester

Voluntary News

Relevant, up-to-date and significant news, events and views for voluntary organisations, charities, community groups

Volunteer Centre Tameside

Offering an advice and placement service to people who are interested in becoming volunteers

Workforce Hub

Represents the interests of the voluntary sector in the areas of staff, volunteer and trustee training and development

YouthBank

Provides small grants to fund young peoples good ideas to benefit their own communities

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