Resources
Alexandra Rose Charities
Started in 1912 by Queen Alexandra, helping to raise money for 'people caring' charities. www.alexandrarosecharities.org.uk
BT Community web kit
BT has a Community Web Kit on its website, that charities and community groups can use to build themselves a free website. You can find out more details and register at: http://www.btck.co.uk/Default.aspx
CCLA
Helps charities make the best of their investments and are the UK’s largest manager of Charity Funds. They also offer cash management services and a free asset allocation advice service to support trustees and investment committees in their decision making. CCLA Investment Management is authorised and regulated by the FSA. www.ccla.co.uk
CCWorks
Supports the voluntary sector by advising on fundraising, infrastructure and IT solutions. www.ccworks.co.uk
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
Is committed to finding financial solutions for the not-for-profit sector through:
• Fundraising support
• Banking with CAF
• Investments
Cheap computers for charities
Microsoft are providing refurbished computers with Windows 7 and Office 2007 software for £95 for charities, and individuals on certain benefits. Read more.
Funding Central
A free website enabling you to identify thousands of grants, contracts and loan finance opportunities. It is updated daily and features statutory and non-statutory funding all in one place. It has practical tools and resources supporting you to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to your needs. Funding Central makes complex searching easy - sign up and receive weekly, tailored funding and finance alerts delivered straight to your inbox – register now at http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk
Sustainable Funding for Trustees
A free guide provided by NCVO.
The Directory of Social Change
http://www.dsc.org.uk/ offers useful information and training on Fundraising and the Voluntary Sector.
Third Sector Knowledge Portal
The Third Sector Knowledge Portal is a website created by the Third Sector Research Centre, in partnership with the British Library. The portal provides free access to various research reports, for example academic research, reports from charities themselves, government publications and training materials, that have been written about the voluntary and community sector.