Community Lincs has been serving the needs of rural communities within the county since 1927. They are committed to providing practical help and support that ensures Lincolnshire has vibrant communities that are able to identify and tackle local issues. They also work in partnership at many levels including regional and national and seek to inform and influence any policy that has an impact on rural communities.

The Foundation is a grant making charity that helps people in need and charities throughout Lincolnshire. Money comes from government, businesses, private individuals and other UK trusts. Invitations for applications for funding are limited.

A network of Multi Use Centres, led and managed by community groups, has been established throughout Lincolnshire for the benefit of local residents. All members of the community can use the centres as a source of free information and support on a variety of topics.

Lincolnshire Research Observatory (LRO) shares and improves access to quality county information from a range local, regional and national sources along side innovative presentation tools. The LRO website is a central access point to data and expertise, providing users with the facility to view and download reports, charts and maps down to low level on demographic, economic and social issues including these major categories: • Business & Industry Sectors • Income & Earnings • Crime • Local Economy & Regeneration • Education Training & Skills • Population (figures, ages, ethnicity, migration, Census data) • Employment, Unemployment & the Labour Force • Rural Issues • Environment • Social Issues • Health • Tourism • Housing • Transport (modes and infrastructure) • ICT

A community development initiative in some areas of Lincolnshire, which are North Kesteven, East Lindsey, West Lindsey. Community Development Workers are available to help community groups and organisations develop their projects, ideas and intiatives.

The Community Volunteers Service provides a link between organisations seeking volunteers and students seeking voluntary work experience. It holds over 50 organisations on the databases and hundreds of students and match up the requirements of both to provide a satisfying and successful voluntary placement. Support team are experienced in providing placements that will be satisfying, beneficial and relevant to the skills required for the student volunteer and also supplying the organisations with a knowledgeable, hardworking and enthusiastic worker.

The only professional organisation dedicated to chief executives working in the voluntary sector. It works soley to connect, develop and represent the sector's leaders. ACEVO's vision is to increase the effectiveness of the voluntary sector.

The Big Lottery Fund provides funds for charities, the voluntary sector, statutory sector, partnerships and initiatives working in health, education and the environment. It is a fund for community transformation from small grants at local level to big capital projects, intended to regenerate and revitalise communities.

Business in the Community is a unique movement in the UK of 700 member companies with a further 1600 participating in the programmes and campaigns. It operates through a network of 98 local business-led partnerships as well as working with 45 global partners. The purpose is to inspire, challenge, engage and support business in continually improving its positive impact on society and the voluntary sector. It is an independent business-led charity with over 20 years experience.

The Directory of Social Change aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors organisations. It provides an independent voice, training and information and by publishing a wide range of reference books.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. It supports the voluntary sector to create an environment in which voluntary organisations can flourish. It represents the views of the voluntary sector to policy makers and government and consults with the sector to inform their policy positions on issues generic to the sector. It also carries out in-depth research to promote a better understanding of the sector and its activities. Services offered by NCVO include a free phone Helpdesk, policy briefings, information networks, events and a wide range of publications, including good practice information on everything from trusteeship to employment law. NCVO has a growing membership of over 4100 voluntary organisations, ranging from large national charities to small local community groups. Membership benefits include specialist information and advice, discounts on events and publications plus many discounted deals to help reduce the running costs of voluntary organisations

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales. The aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in order to increase their efficiency and effectiveness and public confidence and trust in them. It enables charities to work better within an effective legal, accounting and governance framework.

Body responsible for development of the Compact at a national level.

The Government Office brings together the regional activities, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), the Department for Transport, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department for Education and Skills, the Department of Trade and Industry, and the Home Office. It also host staff from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department of Health. The aim is to work with regional partners and local people to maximise competitiveness and prosperity in the East Midlands, and to support integrated government policies for an inclusive society.