The following links refer to organisations that may be able to offer support on funding and related issues.
Please note: GRANTfinder Ltd is not responsible for the content of external websites.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link provides the information, advice and support needed to
start, maintain and grow a business.
Flexible Support for Business in Wales
http://www.business-support-wales.gov.uk
The Welsh Assembly Government's Flexible Support for Business programme is designed to help and support
those who wish to start, maintain or grow a high-quality business in Wales.
UK Small Business Directory
http://www.uksmallbusinessdirectory.co.uk
The UK Small Business Directory provides a free service to small UK
businesses enabling them to publicise their online presence, and a free
service to the public to help locate local businesses
National Federation of Enterprise Agencies
http://www.nfea.com
NFEA is a network of independent, not-for-profit, Local Enterprise Agencies
and similar organisations committed to responding to the needs of small
and growing businesses by providing a range of appropriate quality services.
Local Authorities
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
A list of local authorities and relevant contact details can be obtained
via this link. Local authorities are keen to support both community
and business enterprise to boost the local economy and may be able to
offer ad-hoc funding which falls outside of the usual rolling programmes
reported on GRANTnet.
Chambers of Commerce
http://www.chamberonline.co.uk
The British Chambers of Commerce is a non-political, non-profit making
organisation, owned and directed by its members, democratically accountable
to individual businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout the UK.
Support is provided on a local level, through 56 individual Chambers.
Learning and Skills Council
http://www.lsc.gov.uk
A national network providing all post-16 learning, vocational training,
adult and community education and workforce development.
Europa
http://europa.eu/
Europa provides access to information (press releases, legislation,
fact-sheets) published by the European Union and its institutions.
Charity Commission
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk
A comprehensive register of information about every registered charity
in England and Wales.
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
http://www.oscr.org.uk/
OSCR is the independent regulator and registrar of Scottish Charities.
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
http://www.nacvs.org.uk
NAVCA is the national voice of local voluntary and community sector
infrastructure in England.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
http://www.scvo.org.uk
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the national body
representing the voluntary sector. SCVO seeks to advance the values
and shared interests of the voluntary sector.
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
http://www.nicva.org
NICVA is the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, the umbrella
body for voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action
http://www.wcva.org.uk
WCVA is the voice of the voluntary sector in Wales, representing and
campaigning for voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities.
Social Enterprise Coalition
http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk
The Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC) is the UK's national body for
social enterprise.
The Association of Charity Officers
http://www.aco.uk.net
The Association is the national umbrella body for benevolent charities
(i.e. charities that provide aid and advice to individuals in need).
Any charity helping individuals can join the Association. The Association
offers support services to its members. It also provides a Helpline
service for those looking for charitable assistance.
The Big Give
http://www.thebiggive.org.uk
The Big Give is designed for any registered UK charity looking for funding
in excess of £100,000. The free-to-use website allows charities to
post details of their proposed projects.
The Community Foundation Network
http://www.communityfoundations.org.uk
The Community Foundation Network represents the community foundation movement
in the UK. Community foundations are charities located across the UK
dedicated to strengthening local communities, creating opportunities
and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion.
