Delivering a co-ordinated framework of Information & Communications Technology guidance, good practice, advice and support for VCS organisations. Part of ChangeUp.

Disabled Peoples' International is a network of national organisations or assemblies of disabled people, established to promote human rights of disabled people through full participation, equalisation of opportunity and development.

The work of EDF covers all fields of European Union competence and a great number of initiatives.

The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is a European wide network of disabled people. It represents a forum intended for all disabled people, independent living organisations and their non-disabled allies on the issues of independent living and the independent living movement.

The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' self-determination, self-respect and dignity

Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives. GoogleMap of local CAB

The regional observatory for the East Midlands - a complete single-point access to data, information and intelligence about the region including statistics and strategy reports.

Helping charities communicate by providing information and training.

Statistics about Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level.

An independent UK weekly news magazine dedicated to physical and social community regeneration.

Magazine covering charaties, vountary organisations and social enterprises.

Aims to make it quick and easy to get to useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation.

Information and advice throughout Europe on international human rights law, including the rights of individuals under the provisions of European Community Law

offers free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales.

DLS prides itself on providing a quality service in areas of public and social welfare law, and hopes to demystify the legal system by giving concise and timely legal advice and information

Providing free legal advice and representation to disadvantaged people

specialises in Human Rights Act issues and may be able to provide you with free advice

PLP is an independent, national legal charity which aims to improve access to public law remedies for those whose access is restricted by poverty, discrimination or other similar barriers

Training, consultancy, advice and information for the voluntary sector on quality and evaluation systems, with the aim to increase effectiveness.

With ten government departments under one roof, GOEM is the hub of central government in the East Midlands.

Helps organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.

Social Care Institute for Excellence website – your online source of good practice guidance, research and learning materials for social care and social work

A membership organisation that represents and supports organisations helping deprived neighbourhoods across the UK.

Over 25,000 courses that can be browsed and searched through intelligent search tools.

National online resource for learning and training in the voluntary and community sector. Directory of VCS infrastucture organisations supporting training. Resources section.

Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations - the professional body for the third sector’s chief executives.

Aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.

National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK, as part of the registered charity YouthNet

Helps to promote voluntary and community action by supporting CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector.

Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England, helping voluntary organisations to achieve the highest standards of practice & effectiveness.

Works with partner agencies to support the voluntary and community sector in contributing to the development of the East Midlands region.

Social issues news from the Guardian newspaper, including a section on the voluntary sector.

Works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community.

Work on strategy and management; information dissemination; good practice; management development; modernising infrastructure. Part of ChangeUp.

Deals with: learning and skills; employment practice; promoting the sector as a positive place to work and volunteer; leadership and management development. Part of ChangeUp.