Useful Links

AbilityNet

AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled people use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. The charity's website contains lots of information on training courses and adapted products. It also lists the various services that AbilityNet offers.

Acevo

The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations is the professional representational body for third sector chief executives. Its website offers the opportunity to sign up for Acevo membership, which gives access to various services, including financial and legal advice.

Adventure Capital Fund

The ACF is a unique funding combination of three government departments plus several regional development agencies aimed at investing in organisations that work in and for local communities. The website contains full details of how to apply to the fund, plus case studies and background resources.

Advertising Standards Authority

The Advertising Standards Authority is the independent body set up by the advertising industry to police the rules laid down in the advertising codes. The website contains a host of information, including the codes themselves, adjudications and details of how to complain.

Arts and Business

A&B is a non-profit membership organisation aimed at helping business people support the arts and the arts to inspire business. Its website contains details about its various programmes, services, and research activities. There is also detailed advice about how arts organisations can improve their business outreach.

Ask Charity

Ask Charity, operated by the Voluntary Action Media Unit is a free online contacts book for media professionals who want to get into contact with charities. The website allows journalists to search a database for contacts. It also contains a form which charities wanted to be listed can fill in and submit.

Association for Charities

AfC is a membership organisation aimed at promoting charities and lobbying for the creation of a mediation service in which Charity Commission decisions can be challenged. Its website contains, among other things, case studies, reports and a section on charity law.

Association of Charitable Foundations

The ACF is an independent support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types in the UK. The website contains details of membership - the fees for which depend on an organisation's size, plus a large amount of background information about legal and financial issues affecting the sector.

Association of Charity Officers

The Association of Charity Officers is the national umbrella body for charities providing aid and advice to individuals in need. It provides support services to its members and a helpline for those in need looking for charitable assistance. Both of these activities are reflected on its website.

Association of Charity Shops

The Association of Charity Shops is a member organisation dedicated to supporting charities who run shops as part of their fundraising activities. The website contains a large amount of information including sign-up details, a charity shop locater, a directory of suppliers and the code of charity retailing.

Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations

ACOSVO is membership organisation for chief officers in the Scottish voluntary sector. It offers professional development opportunities and speaks out on matters of senior management and governance where required. The website lists upcoming events and gives membership details.

Association of Fundraising Consultants

The AFC is a membership organisation for fundraising firms. Membership depends on compliance with the Association's rigorous code of practice, details of which are included on the website. The website also contains a list of peer-vetted firms, from among which charities can choose.

Association of Fundraising Professionals

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is a membership body for fundraisers. It represents more than 27,000 members in 180 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. It aims to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs.

Association of Voluntary Service Organisations

AVSO is a pan-European body whose members include CSV. It lobbies at European level to promote and facilitate long-term voluntary service. It also liaises with the European Commission on behalf of its members regarding the European Voluntary Service programme. Its website contains a list of past and upcoming events.