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National Third Sector Support Organisations
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NCVO (The National Council for
Voluntary Organisations) Excellent website loaded with
information, free helpline (Tel: 0800 2 798 798) and a legal
advice line for members. Visit:
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/
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NACVA National Association for
Voluntary and Community Action
http://www.navca.org.uk/
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Charity Commission 0845 3000 218
www.charity-commission.gov.uk
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Office of the Third Sector -
Cabinet Office for the VCS
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/the_third_sector
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Third Sector Magazine - Covers all
issues affecting VCS groups: online edition & daily bulletins to
your inbox. www.thirdsector.co.uk
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Sandy Adirondack Legal Updates –
Excellent website plus regular legal update emails. Free at
point of delivery, but donation requested annually.
http://www.sandy-a.co.uk/legal.htm
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Public Law Project - provides
advice and support to challenge unjust public body funding and
consultation decisions. PLP say ‘Our advice line provides free
detailed legal advice to voluntary and community organisations
on disputes involving public bodies’ decisions and failures.’
www.publiclawproject.org.uk Tel Advice line: 020 7697
2198 (operates Monday – Thursday) or you can email:
evs@publiclawproject.org.uk The PLP also provides
training to the VCS on public law issues. B&NES CVS brought in
some PLP training in July of this year and we hope to bring in
some more in future.
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Improving Support - Improving
Support brings together practical resources and learning for
third sector support providers under the following themes:
campaigning, change, collaboration, communications, equality,
governance, income, performance, volunteering. Visit
http://www.improvingsupport.org.uk/index.html
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Business Link offers a free
business support advice and support service, particularly useful
for groups starting out. Visit
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/ or Tel: 0845 600 9006.
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