Useful Websites
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http://barrierbusting.communities.gov.uk/ Regulations website
The Communities and Local Government department has launched a new website where charities and community groups can ask for help in overcoming bureaucratic obstacles to their work. Barrier Busting lets people setting up or running local community projects submit queries about regulations, such as by-laws or health and safety rules, that hinder them in their work. A team of civil servants at the department will be responsible for helping the groups overcome the problems.
CCPAS is an external organisation that offers CRB checks plus lots of other help and some good resource leaflets www.ccpas.co.uk/
Need a Health & Safety policy for a funding applicaton? Increasingly, funders want proof tht you.re on top of your legal obligations. Charity Builder UK will create tailor-made policies online quickly, easily and for free. www.charitybuilderuk.com
A new website 'by young people; for young people'
The Children's Society has launched a new website called The Kid's Zone developed and designed by a group of children aged between 10 and 14 years. It includes space for young people to upload artwork, photos and videos. Its 'fun and games' section contains not just games but popular quizzes and polls. Providing opportunities for children and young people, or kids, to share opinions and ideas.
The government has launched a new website aimed at helping charities and small businesses to find public sector contracting opportunities. The site, called Contracts Finder, will list all such opportunities worth more than £10,000. Organisations can register on the free site to specifiy what sort of contracts they are interested in and receive emails about them. http://contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk
Children's Trust Partnership www.ctessex.org
The Funding Central online resource run by NCVO has some improved and new features, giving news and updates on funding opportunities (grants, contracts and loans) nationally and more locally. There are five types of new feeds (RSS) covering new and updated funds, funds with deadlines in the next 30 days, latest news, latest events and latest partners. www.fundingcentral.org.uk/rss.aspx
Fundraising consultants to the voluntary sector - Charity Fundraising Ltd may be a useful resource to help find new sources of funding. Their website sys they offer a full range of fundraising services including: funder research, bid writing, tender writing and review as well as full fundraising campaign management www.charity-fundraising.org.uk
Lost for words? Untangle public services and voluntary sector jargon with Society Guardian's Glossary http://society.guardian.co.uk/glossary
Information regarding managing parks and green spaces http://www.green-space.org.uk/resources/parkmanagement/management/index.php
Improving support: With a simple, intuitive design this website now enables each member to instantly upload and share their resources, news and events. Content can be rated, commented on, shared and linked to social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Members can also find people and organisations, and start groups within the website. www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk
www.Lawstuff.org.uk The Children's Legal Centre has launched 'Lawstuff', a new website with information on the law as it affects children and young people
www.mylearningpool.com : Low-cost Online Training: a range of over 20 online training courses has been launched, covering a range of topics for both individuals and organisations. Costing £25 for a year’s subscription, My Learning Pool is designed for community and voluntary groups, small charities, social enterprises and anyone involved in civil society. Some of the topics available include procurement, managing stress, finding a new job and health and safety at work.
Earn points for your organisation when you buy products from a whole variety of business suppliers http://www.nectar.com/business/NectarHomeForward.nectar
Regulations website. The Communities and Local Government departmenthas launched a new website where charities and community groups can ask for help in overcoming bureacratic obstacles to their work. Barrier Busting lets people setting up or running local community projects submit queries about regulations, such as bye-laws or health and safety rules, that hinder them in their work. A team of civil servants at the epartment will be responsible for helping the groups overcome the problems. click here
RNID has relaunched its website with an emphasis on accessible design and usability http://www.rnid.org.uk/
www.vodg.org.uk : an umbrella group of disability organisations working to influence and develop social care policy.
www.essex.bravosolutions.co.uk
www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk
www.essexpartnershipportal.org