Useful Links
CVS in Greater Manchester
A Council for Voluntary Service (CVS or an equivalent name) provides a range of activities and services to support voluntary and community groups that work in its catchment area, usually a local authority district.
The web site details of the CVS's in Greater Manchester are:
NAVCA is the national voice of local voluntary and community sector infrastructure in England.
TheLocal Development Agency in Trafford. Ourrole is to help voluntary and community groups and localcharities in their development.
We have been working in Stockport for over 70 years and aim to support and enable local organisations.
Helping to grow a thriving community and voluntary sector in Salford.
To work with the Voluntary, Community and Faith sector organisations to enhance the quality of life for people within the Borough of Rochdale by promoting, supporting and developing voluntary and community activity.
The Council for Voluntary Service is a local project working with all voluntary and community groups within the Wigan Borough.
T3SC (Tameside Third Sector Coalition) was started in 2001 as a further development of the work of the Compact Group, who identified the gaps in support and development for voluntary and community groups in Tameside, including the need to strengthen the sector as a whole.
Bolton CVS is an independent organisation which aims to develop and promote voluntary action throughout Bolton in order to meet the needs of the community.
Business Support
To help more local businesses (of all sizes) to become involved, or more closely involved, in supporting activities to promote the wider development of the Greater Manchester area and its people.
Black & Minority Ethnic Organisations & Resources
The independent community interactive site for black communities.
UK Charities
Specialised Financial Information on Charities.
fit4funding website from The Charities Information Bureau.The fit4funding website provides 'Help& Advice' for community groups and voluntary organisations who are seeking funding.
The Charity Commission for England and Wales is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales.
The CEHR will take an active role in helping to achieve change to benefit some of the most vulnerable and least well represented people in our society.The new CEHR will bring together the work of the three existing Commissions:
Commission for Racial Equality (CRE),
Disability Rights Commission (DRC),
Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).
Commission for Racial Equality (CRE),
Disability Rights Commission (DRC),
Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC).
