Links
- Active Communities Directorate
The Active Communities Directorate is part of the UK government's Home Office department. It contributes to the delivery of Home Office Aim 7: "To support strong and active communities in which people of all races and backgrounds are valued and participate on equal terms by developing social policy to build a fair, prosperous and cohesive society in which everyone has a stake and to ensure that active citizenship contributes to the enhancement of democracy and the development of civil society."
- 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.
- 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.
- NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)
Aims to be the national representative body for voluntary groups.
- Nearbuyou
Nearbuyou is a national (UK) social trading network. It enables social enterprises to promote their organisation, advertise their products and services and find business opportunities.
- 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.
- Small Business Service
The government’s national support service for small and medium sized businesses.
- 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 Enterprise Unit
The government’s cross-departmental support unit for the national social enterprise sector. It is based at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in London.
- Social Firms UK
Aims to be the national representative body for social firms.
- Thames Gateway Technology Centre @ the University of East London (UEL)
Aims to provide a gateway for local organisations to access the expertise and facilities of UEL. The University of East London is located in Newham at several campus sites. The Thames Gateway Technology Centre is located at the main site which is adjacent to the Cyprus Docklands Light Railway station.
- UnLtd
A foundation for social entrepreneurs – a charitable organisation offering grants and other support to would-be social entrepreneurs nationally.
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