Useful links


Charities in the news

Community Newswire - opens new browser window.
The Community Newswire presents news from community and voluntary groups as well as larger charities.

Society Guardian - opens new browser window.
The on-line version of the Guardian publication presenting news, comment and analysis on charities and the voluntary and community sector.

Charity Sector Publications

Count Me In Calendar - opens new browser window.
An online listing of up and coming charity campaigns.

Third Sector Magazine - opens new browser window.
A weekly news magazine for managers and professionals working for charities and those interested in charities and the voluntary and community sector.

Looking for funding

Directory of Social Change - opens new browser window.
The Directory of Social Change provides information and publishes many books including directories listing grant-making trusts, corporate funders and government grant schemes.

Funderfinder - opens new browser window.
Funderfinder provides information on charitable trusts that provide grants.

Researching Charities

Database of Archives of NGOs (DANGO) - opens a new browser window.
The DANGO project aims to produce an online database directory of post-1945 UK Non Governmental Organisaton(NGO)archives. The database will provide the immediate starting point for anyone wishing to research NGOs in an historical perspective.

Working for a Charity

workSMART - opens new browser window
The TUC website WorkSMART aims to provide people with information about companies (that are also charities) they work for, helping them to get the best out of the world of work.

www.ethicalcareers.org - opens new browser window
The Ethical Careers Online Guide is a comprehensive guide on working in charities, ethical and environmental careers. Living a socially responsible lifestyle is more popular than ever and increasingly people want their working life to reflect their values.

Sources of advice for individuals

www.turn2us.org.uk - opens new browser window
Turn2us provides individuals in need of financial support with details of benefits and grants available to them from both statutory and voluntary organisations.