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Big Lottery Fund
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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.
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Business in the Community
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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.
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Directory of Social Change
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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.
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National Council Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
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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
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The Charity Commission
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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.
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