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Charity Bank |
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Part of Charities Aid Foundation, Charity Bank is a bank which aims to make
low interest loans to charitable organisations. Generally loans are suitable
for those organisations which find it difficult to attract funding from the
usual sources.
The
Charity Bank Limited,
PO
Box 398, 194 High Street, Tonbridge,
Kent,
TN9 9BD
Tel: 01732 774 040
Fax: 01732 774 069
Email:
enquiries@charitybank.org
Website
www.charitybank.org
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Charity Commission for England and
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The Charity Commission for England
and Wales is the statutory organisation which regulates charities. It gives
advice and information regarding registered charitable status and checking
abuses. The Charity Commission produce a range of leaflets and guidance notes relating to how to register as a charity, charity law, fundraising and
responsibilities of trustees. Their website includes a searchable register of all
charities in England and Wales.
Tel: 0870 333 0123
website:
www.charitycommission.gov.uk
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Development
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The aim of the DTA is to secure the future of
community enterprises. It assists with the establishment of DTAs throughout
the regions. These regional development trusts provide information, training
and networking opportunities for those involved in social enterprises and
regeneration.
North East Regional Office
Development Trusts Association
Office 1, Duncurin House Enterprise Centre,
74 Medomsley Road,
Consett,
County Durham,
DH8 5HP
Tel: 01207 588534
Email:
northeast@dta.org.uk
Website:
www.dta.org.uk
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Directory of Social Change (DSC)
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A large independent organisation which supports
the voluntary sector through the provision of an extensive programme of training
courses and conferences and publication of a wide range of directories,
handbooks and journals. Funding related issues feature highly in both
training provision and publications.
Liverpool office
Directory of Social Change,
Federation House,
Hope Street, Liverpool,
L1 9BW
Tel: 0151 708 0117
Fax: 0151 708 0139
Email:
north@dsc.org.uk
Website:
www.dsc.org.uk
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Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs
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Provides guidance and information on tax issues relevant to charities,
including tax effective giving and news update pages. Her Majesty's
Revenue & Customs
IR Charities
(Repayments), Room 140, St johns House,
Merton Road, Bootle
L69 9BB Helpline Tel:
0845 302 0203 Fax: 0151
472 6268 / 6060
Email:
charities@inlandrevenue.gov.uk
Website:
www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities
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Institute of Fundraising |
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A member organisation for independent and salaried
fundraisers. Services include codes of practice and guidelines for
fundraisers, training (certificate in fundraising management) and regional
network meetings.
Website:
www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Email:
northeast@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
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National
Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) |
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The umbrella body for the
voluntary sector in England. Support includes specific advisors on a range
of issues, (trustees advice, legalities, financial management, human
resources).
National Council of Voluntary Organisations
Regent’s Wharf,
8 All Saints Street,
London,
N1 9RL
Tel 020 7713 6161
Fax 020 7713 6300
Helpdesk 0800 2 798 798
Email
ncvo@ncvo-vol.org.uk
Website:
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
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Finance Hub |
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The Finance
Hub website
www.financehub.org.uk is designed to help
third sector organisations find and manage sustainable funding.
It provides
guides, case studies and best practice guidelines to help organisations make
the best of the money they have. The site includes an interactive guide to
funding to help organisations make the right decisions.
Finance
Hub
c/o Charities Aid Foundation
St Andrew's House
18-20 St Andrew Street
London
EC4A 3AY
E-mail:
financehub@cafonline.org
Tel: 020 7832 3016
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The Office of the Regulator for Community Interest Companies |
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Provides information and guidance on Community Interest
Companies, including, model memoranda and articles of association for
different types and sizes.
The Office of the Regulator for Community Interest Companies
Room3.68,
Companies House,
Crown Way,
Cardiff,
CF14 3UZ
Tel: 029 2034 6228
Email:
creg@companieshouse.gov.uk
Website:
www.cicregulator.gov.uk
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Unity Trust Bank |
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A specialist bank for charities, voluntary organisations and social
enterprises, Unity Trust Bank finds the right banking solution for your
organisation, so that you can concentrate on achieving your goals. Unity Trust Bank
Nine Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HB
Freephone: 0800 783 9650
Email:
us@unitygroup.co.uk
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