Links
- Office for Civil Society
Nick Hurd has been appointed as minister responsible for charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations in the Cabinet Office, following an announcement in May by the Prime Minister’s office. He will be known as the Minister for Civil Society. Speaking to Cabinet Office staff, Nick Hurd, alongside the Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude, has announced that Government policy will focus on three fundamental issues: Making it easier to run a charity, social enterprise or voluntary organisation Getting more resources into the sector: strengthening its independence and resilience Making it easier for sector organisations to work with the State. Office for Civil Society Website is currently under construction.
- Business in the Community (BITC)
UK based charity with over 400 employees which aims to promote CSR related concepts within business. Site offers a variety of publications and resources. The organisation also produces CSR indices. ranking companies according to CSR related criteria. Through ProHelp social enterprises can get free specialist consultancy support from BITC members.
- Business Link for London
London's government-sponsored business support agency.
- CAN (Community Action Network)
UK support network for social entrepreneurs.
- CDFA (Community Development Finance Association)
The trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).
- Co-operatives UK
Based in Manchester this membership organisation aims to promote co-operative and mutual solutions, and work in partnership with its members to build a strong and successful co-operative movement.
- Development Trusts Association
Community regeneration network and national body for development trusts.
- ELBA (East London Business Alliance)
Aims to bring the resources of the private sector to help build the capacity of local organisations and regeneration programmes in East London.
- InterChange Legal Advisory Service
Provides legal advice and assistance to charities and voluntary organisations that want to set up as charities.
- Knowledge Dock at UEL
Knowledge Dock Business Centre is the University of East London's enterprise development service and European Business Network accredited Business Innovation Centre. Knowledge Dock connects students to business opportunities, enables entrepreneurs to make the right connections to start their business, SMEs to the specific expertise to grow their business, and connects industry to the academic knowledge at the university.
- NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)
Aims to be the national representative body for voluntary groups.
- NEF (New Economics Foundation)
A London based research and campaigning organisation. It states that it aims "to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues."
- Newham Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce for the London Borough of Newham.
- Newham Council
The local council for the London Borough of Newham.
- Newham Voluntary Sector Consortium
This organisation aims to support voluntary, faith and community groups in Newham by helping them become effectively involved in local issues and services.
- Planning Aid for London
Aims to provide affordable town planning advice and training to individuals, local groups and local businesses in London.
- School for Social Entrepreneurs
Runs UK-wide training programmes for social entrepreneurs.
- Social Enterprise Coalition
Aims to be the national voice and representative body for social enterprises. It is based in London.
- Social Enterprise London (SEL)
Aims to be the regional voice and representative body for social enterprises based in London.
- Social Enterprise Magazine
National magazine covering news and information about the social enterprise sector.
- Social Firms UK
Aims to be the national representative body for social firms.
- UnLtd
A foundation for social entrepreneurs a charitable organisation offering grants and other support to would-be social entrepreneurs nationally.
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