Useful links

Communities Foundation for Northern Ireland

An independent charitable grant-making organisation.

Northern Ireland's Planning Service

The planning system exists to regulate the development and the use of land in the public interest.

Rural Development Council (RDC)

Exists to address the needs of deprived rural areas in Northern Ireland.

Sports Council for Northern Ireland

Sports development in the province

Ulster Community Investment Trust Ltd [UCIT]

Welcome to the Ulster Community Investment Trust Ltd [UCIT] - provider of loan finance and support to the community economic sector in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of the Republic of Ireland.

Aberdeen University - Department of Land Economy

Land economy is the study of the use, management and development of land, property and other environmental resources. The Department of Land Economy was established in 1974 and is now one of the largest schools of surveying and planning in Britain, with over 15 staff and 200 students.

Zero Tolerance Charitable Trust

An organisation promoting innovative policy and practice that tackle the root causes of male violence against women and children.

Befriending Network (Scotland)

Befriending Network (Scotland) is a rapidly growing network of befriending projects established in Scotland and now gaining interest throughout the UK.

Bethany Christian Trust

Aims to help homeless and other vulnerable people.

Centre For Education For Racial Equality In Scotland

The Centre for Education for Racial Equality in Scotland (CERES) works with minority ethnic represenatives, racial equality practiioners, teachers and ademics to promote racial tolerance.

Centre for Research into Socially Inclusive Services

The centre promotes the concept and practice of social inclusion in the provision and use of local public and private services in deprived areas.

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)

The representative voice of Scottish local government. Acts as an employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils.

Crofters Commission

Concerned with the relationship between the land and the economy, agriculture, environment, heritage, culture and distinctive lifetyles of crofting communities.

Dundee University - School of Town & Regional Planning

Centre for teaching and professional development in town and regional planning.

Dùthchas Project

The Dùthchas Project was a demonstration project funded by the EU Life Environment Programme from 1998-2001. Focused on the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Project worked with 3 communities and 22 public agencies to explore ways of sustaining fragile rural areas – the natural heritage, the people and the economy.

East End Partnership Ltd

We pursue this mission with the aims of increasing employment opportunities for local people by continuing to improve the attractiveness of the East End as a place to do business and by helping to improve living and working conditions for both local companies and local residents.

Edinburgh College of Art

Through its Creative Enterprise Department, eca is actively building links with business. These bridges are designed to enable the College to increase its creative presence throughout the commercial world.

Euro Info Centre for Scottish Enterprise

European issues and opportunities affecting Scottish startups. Operates as part of the Business Gateway.

Fablevision

Fablevision's programmes allow communities in Scotland elsewhere to tell their stories through a variety of art forms.

Findhorn Foundation

The Findhorn Foundation is the educational and organisational cornerstone of the Findhorn Community, and its work is based on the values of planetary service, co-creation with nature and attunement to the divinity within all beings.

Forth Sector

Creates supportive employment for people with mental health problems through running businesses.

Forward Scotland

Not-for-profit with a mission to champion innovative approaches to sustainable development

Glasgow and Clyde Valley Greenspace Trust

The GCVGT will be funding, delivering and managing high quality and innovative greenspace projects throughout Glasgow and the Clyde Valley.

Glasgow Conservation Trust West

The Glasgow Conservation Trust West is a registered charity with a remit to conserve and promote the historic West End of Glasgow, one of the finest examples of Victorian town development in Britain.

Glasgow Regeneration Fund (GRF)

Our vision and mission is to help create employment for local residents based within the Regeneration Areas thereby reducing poverty levels, by providing access to capital to organisations, which are, or will be, based within the Regeneration Areas of Glasgow.

Glasgow's Merchant City

The Merchant City Townscape Heritage Initiative is a five year grants programme aimed at regenerating the built environment at the historic heart of Glasgow.

Gorbals, Govanhill and Toryglen - The Initiative

The Initiative is a charity working for the regeneration of the Gorbals, Govanhill and Toryglen. Every member of our team is not only an expert in their field, but shares a deep understanding of the area and its people.

Govan Initiative Ltd

Govan Initiative Ltd is a local economic development company tasked with regenerating the economy of the Greater Govan area.

Greater Easterhouse Development Company Limited

"To lead and support the economic regeneration process of Greater Easterhouse to create a sustainable community in which people are proud to live, work and play."

Health Scotland

We provide a national focus for improving health and will work with the Scottish Executive and other key partners to take action to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland.

Historic Scotland

Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built heritage and promotes its understanding and enjoyment.

hi-ways...

hi-ways... your on-line gateway to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.

HomePoint Guide to Housing Options in Scotland

Informaiton on housing association and council homes, and provision for special needs groups.

Housing Association Ombudsman for Scotland

The Housing Association Ombudsman for Scotland.

International Teledemocracy Centre

INVOLVE

INVOLVE is a weekly online parliamentary newsletter, focused on the Scottish Parliament with occasional news from Westminster and the European Parliament. It aims to deliver a weekly brief of the news of particular interest to the voluntary sector in a concise, accessible format, with some topics looked at in more detail.

Lead Scotland

Lead Scotland, Linking Education and Disability, is a charity that enables disabled adults to access education and learning opportunities.

Macaulay Land Use Research Institute

We aim to be an international leader in research on the use of rural land resources for the benefit of people and the environment.

National Trust for Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.

Partnership Learning Access Network (PLAN)

PLAN is a community based computer centre and an ideal environment for you to return to learning.

Partners in Advocacy

A registered charity providing independent citizen advocacy and self-advocacy for people with learning disability in Scotland. Aims, objectives, associated information and contact details.

Planning Aid for Scotland

Planning Aid for Scotland is a voluntary organisation run by qualified and experienced planners, giving information and advice on all aspects of Town and Country Planning and related issues.

UK Planning

A leading planning portal that puts you in touch with planning services throughout Scotland, England & Wales. Produced in partnership with local authorities.

Quarriers

A Scottish charity, providing practical support and care for children, adults and families, to bring about positive change in their lives.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (Scotland)

The RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme) arm of CSV (Community Service Volunteers) exists to encourage the growing number of those aged fifty plus to volunteer in their local area in Scotland.

Right Track Ltd

Charity with projects located in areas deemed by the Scottish Office to be areas of priorty treatment for economic and social decline.

Rowett Research Institute

The Rowett Research Institute is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for nutrition research. We undertake research to improve food quality and prevent disease.

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)

Records and interprets the sites, monuments and buildings of Scotland's past.

Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

The professional body for all chartered architects in Scotland.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland is a national association of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the global professional body of surveyors.