Amber Valley Parkinson’s Support Group Local Parkinson’s Support Group with regular monthly meetings (social event with refreshments and a raffle for funds). This provides an opportunity to chat and mix with others of the group. They also have speakers to talk on various subjects

British Charities Listings of charities, charitable and voluntary sector news, assisting people in giving to charities.

Charity Times Comprehensive coverage of all the financial, legal, fundraising, marketing and technology management issues facing charities, voluntary groups and non-profits.

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice, and by influencing policy makers.

Derbyshire County Council A-Z details of all DCC services – highways, police, education, etc.

Derbyshire Online Information on the area, including history, recreational facilities, attractions and businesses.

Derwent Valley Mills – World Heritage Site In December 2001, the Derwent Valley Mills in Derbyshire was inscribed on the World Heritage List. This international designation confirms the outstanding importance of the area as the birthplace of the factory system where in the 18th Century water power was successfully harnessed for textile production. Stretching 15 miles down the river valley from Matlock Bath to Derby, the World Heritage Site contains a fascinating series of historic mill complexes, including some of the world’s first ‘modern’ factories.

Directory of Social Change A national charity promoting better management of charities and more effective use of resources through training, information, support and advice.

East Midlands Public Health Observatory Information, research and statistics on the East Midlands.

Futures Homescape Provides affordable, good quality, safe and secure housing for the residents of Amber Valley

Healthwatch Derbyshire Have you got something to say about your local health and social care services? If so, please get in touch with Healthwatch Derbyshire. Through people speaking out we can create a better health and social care system for all of us.

Institute of Race Relations News and information on race and refugee issues in the UK and the rest of Europe.

Lifecoach Directory The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with a huge life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need. .

National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) Network of over 300 Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) throughout England that helps to promote voluntary and community action by supporting member CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) The umbrella body for the voluntary sector, providing advice, information and support for voluntary and community groups.

National Statistics Online The UK’s official statistics, reflecting Britain’s economy, population and society at national and local level.

Refugee Council The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.

Rural Action Derbyshire Help for the challenges and opportunities faced by rural areas

Safer Derbyshire Information about local Crime & disorder partnerships, partner agencies and access to Community Safety advice.

Southern Derbyshire Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum Provides a platform for voluntary agencies delivering mental health services to come together to discuss matters of common interest and to inform and influence strategic planning in mental health.

Stonewall Working towards the advancement of the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of the LGBT community.

Third Sector On-line version of the weekly publication for the voluntary and community sector.

This is derbyshire Derby Evening Telegraph online with local news and information.

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National Volunteering Database (Do-It) Website featuring everything you need to know about volunteering, including fact sheets, Q & A’s, case studies of volunteers and the organisations they have worked with and a facility to search for local volunteering opportunities.

Reach An organisation providing voluntary work for experienced managers and professionals

Volunteering England Information for volunteer centres, their staff and volunteers to support them in their work.

Voluntary Service Overseas An international development charity that enables volunteers to share their skills and experience with local communities in the developing world.

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Acorn TrainingSpecialise in helping young people and adults gain the skills they need to become work-ready or progress into further training or education.

Derby CollegeFormed by the merger of Derby Tertiary College: Wilmorton, Mackworth College: Derby and Broomfield College. The new College has three main locations as well as numerous outreach centres in and around Derby and offers over 1,000 courses.

Department for Education and SkillsAims to create opportunity, release potential and improve learning and skills for all.

Derbyshire Learning and Development ConsortiumThe aim of the website is to provide our members with the most up-to-date information on funding opportunities, quality issues, resources, sector job vacancies, progression opportunities, training and events and much more.

Job Centre PlusInformation on benefits and job vacancies

Learning and Skills CouncilThe LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. They have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to make sure we have a workforce that is of world-class standards.

LifeLong LearningSupported by the Access to Learning for Adults Division of the Department for Education and Skills to .encourage, promote and develop lifelong learning.

National Open College Network (NOCN)The UK’s foremost provider of accreditation services for adult learning. NOCN is a recognised national qualification awarding body and is the central organisation for 28 Open College Networks (OCNs) based across the UK.

University of DerbyOur local university providing a wide range of courses, both on a full and part time basis.

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Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)Exists to prevent and resolve employment disputes, conciliate in actual or potential complaints to employment tribunals, provide information and advice, and promote good practice.

Business in the CommunityProHelp is the largest national provider of pro bono support and a leading programme of Business in the Community and aims to meet community needs by increasing the involvement of employees from the private and public sectors in the work of voluntary and community organisations – through secondment, volunteering, mentoring, on management committees and offering professional advice.

Charity Commission for England and WalesThe statutory organisation that regulates charities and aims “to give the public confidence in the integrity of charity”. Provides a register of charities, plus news, information and publications on charitable status and registration.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is Europe’s largest HR development professional body.

Charities Evaluation ServiceAims to help charities become more effective and efficient.

Community NewswireFree service to help community and voluntary groups get their news stories to local and regional media, with lots of hints and tips.

Criminal Records BureauAccess to information about DBS checks

Governance WorksUseful advice on governance issues connected with running a voluntary group

Incomes Data Services (IDS)Information on a range of employment-related areas.

Information CommissionerProvides information about data protection, record management and how to register.

LASA KnowledgebaseOnline guide to information technology for the voluntary sector run by the London Advice Services Alliance.

LawWorksLawWorks for Community Groups is a project run by the Solicitors Pro Bono Group providing pro bono, free, legal advice to community groups through a network of volunteer lawyers.

Media TrustHelp for community and voluntary groups with communications, promotion and publicity

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Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF)The UK’s national support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types.

Big Lottery Awards SearchProvides information about Big Lottery Awards.

CEFETThe East Midlands voluntary sector technical assistance body that helps organisations to understand, access and manage European funding.

Charities Aid FoundationProvides advice to donors and charities on all aspects of tax-effective giving and runs the UK’s largest payroll giving scheme, Give As You Earn.

Charities Information BureauSupports voluntary organisations and community groups in funding their work and supports funding advisors and agencies in giving funding advice.

Charity BankRegistered charity that is also licensed as a bank, providing affordable loans and financial support solely for the voluntary sector.

Derbyshire Community FoundationA sustainable and independent source of funding for voluntary community action across the county that doesn’t rely on public funds.

DerwentWISELandscape Partnership, working on a funding application for a major landscape development project for the Lower Derwent Valley.

European Social FundInformation on sources of funding for activities to develop employability and human resources

Funding CentralFunding Central, the smart guide to over 400 grants, contracts and loans.

Government FundingInformation on grants from 5 government departments.

Grants On-lineDetails external funding opportunities, including access to the latest information on grants from the European Union, UK Government, National Lottery and UK grant making trusts.

UK FundraisingInformation for charity and non-profit fundraisers and the fundraising industry.

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Cabinet OfficeProviding support to Government strategy, particularly in the priority areas of education, health, transport and crime and asylum.

Communities and Local GovernmentWe aim to create strong, attractive and thriving communities and neighbourhoods. To do this we help people and local organisations to combat problems like community conflict, extremism, deprivation and disadvantage.

Improvement and Development Agency (I&DeA)Online guide to what works in neighbourhood renewal. Documents on the site include how-to guides, case studies, project summaries and much more.

Local Government AssociationNews and information from the Local Government Association

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Amber Valley Borough CouncilNews and information on Council services and events.

The CompactInformation about Compact and details of relevant events, which aim to support the promotion, development and implementation of local compacts across the region.

Department of HealthThe latest on the Department’s work, plus health and social care guidance, publications and policy information.

Home OfficeResponsible for internal matters in England and Wales, including drug prevention, immigration, criminal justice and crime reduction.

Joseph Rowntree FoundationIndependent social policy research and development charity that supports a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.

Social Enterprise East MidlandsSEEM was created by the social enterprise sector and key partners in the East Midlands to make sure that social enterprise in the region flourishes and grows.

VOICE ProjectThe Voice Project has been set up to help frontline voluntary and community (VCS) organisations all over Derbyshire understand more about how Derbyshire County Council and it’s partners are working together to deliver public services.

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Connexions DerbyshireProvides information, advice and support to 13 to 19 years olds on issues such as education, work, training, voluntary work, leisure, money, housing, sexual health, health, drugs, alcohol, bullying etc.

London YouthFederation of London Youth Clubs. A useful site for information and training.

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