Third sector links

The following links all open into external websites. Please note  that NAVCA cannot be held responsible for the content of these  websites.

ACRE
Action with Communities in Rural England

BASSAC
British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres

Charity Finance Directors' Group  (CFDG)
CFDG is a membership organisation set up in 1987  and specialises in helping charities to manage their accounting,  taxation, audit and other finance related functions.

Community  Alliance
The Community Alliance is a partnership of bassac, Community  Matters and the Development Trusts Association. The alliance  supports the development of a strong and effective community sector  through 'community anchor organisations'.

Community  Foundations Network
National network linking, promoting  and supporting over 60 community foundations throughout the  UK.

Community Sector  Coalition
Coalition of organisations championing the  contribution that the community sector makes to society.

Citizens Advice
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by  providing free information and advice.

Forum 3
Charity jobs and networking resource.

KnowHow  NonProfit
Enables an online community of individuals and organisations in the  sector to share knowledge, expertise and inspire effective  practice.

Local infrastructure  organisation sites
Local infrastructure organisation websites are available through  our online directory

Media Trust
UK charity working in partnership with the media industry to meet  the communications needs of the voluntary sector

National Coalition  for Independent Action
Campaign to protect the  independence of voluntary organisations and oppose control by  government.

NCVO
National  Council of Voluntary Organisations - the umbrella body for the  voluntary sector in England

NICVA
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action

Our  Partnership
Cabinet Office/NCVO project helping voluntary and public sector  organisations to work well together

RAISE policy  website
national, regional and local policy briefings and updates, relevant  to the third sector.

Raleigh  International
Youth charity which inspires people of all ages, backgrounds and  nationalities to discover their full potential through volunteering  on sustainable environmental and community projects overseas.

Regional Voluntary Sector  Networks
Regional strategic networks for the voluntary and community  sector

SCVO
Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations

Turn2Us
Charity set up  to help people in financial need access money available to them via  welfare benefits, charitable grants and other sources of help.

Volunteering  England
National body for volunteering in England, providing a single voice  for volunteering. It is a membership organisation, offering a range  of benefits to its members

WCVA
Wales Council for Voluntary Action

WRVS
Provide a range of services to help people in need who might  otherwise feel lonely and isolated