Useful links

Rural Housing Service (Scotland)

The Rural Housing Service is a national charity which helps rural communities to develop practical solutions to local housing problems.

SACRO, Safeguarding Communities - Reducing Offending

SACRO's Mission is to reduce conflict and offending and make communities safer.

Scotland Against Drugs

Scotland Against Drugs was launched in May 1996 with a remit to raise public awareness, take a fresh approach to Scotland's growing drug misuse problem and to be innovative. It was believed that more of the same was not an option.

Scottish Arts Council

The Scottish Arts Council is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) which is one of the main channels for Government funding for the arts in Scotland, receiving its funding from the Scottish Executive. We also distribute National Lottery funds received from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Scottish Civic Forum

The Forum is a membership organisation committed to building a new culture of active citizenship, in which the people of Scotland have a genuine opportunity to be involved in influencing the Government policies that affect their lives.

Scottish Community Foundation

Helps individuals, charities or and community groups to apply for grants and companies to set up their own charitable fund.

Scottish Council Foundation

Scottish public sector think tank.

Scottish Council for Development and Industry

The Scottish Council for Development and Industry is an independent membership network which strengthens Scotland's competitiveness by influencing government policies to encourage sustainable economic prosperity.

Scottish Council for Research in Education (SCRE)

Conducts educational research of the highest quality and to support the use of research outcomes through the dissemination of findings.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations seeks to advance the values and interests shared by voluntary organisations by fostering co-operation, promoting best practice and delivering sustainable common services.

Scottish Development International

Links businesses to Scotland's knowledge-based industries

Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA)

Founded in 1991, the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) has played a critical role in moving the environment onto the agenda of Government, Business and into the general consciousness of Scotland.

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we aim to build a world-class economy.

Scottish Environment Link

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

SEPA is a powerful body which is responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland.

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

Supports the work of housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland by providing services, advice and good practice guidance.

Scottish Local Government Information Network

Access Scottish local government and other related websites.

Scottish Natural Heritage

Secures the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's natural heritage.

Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament's website.

Scottish Poverty Information Unit

Researches and and collates information about poverty in Scotland and to make it accesible to community groups, voluntary organisations and people working in the anti-poverty field.

Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF)

Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF) is an independent regeneration and inclusion network, sharing good practice, information and discussion so as to help shape practice, policy and opinion.

SWAP (the Scottish Wider Access Programme)

SWAP is a partnership of colleges and universities throughout Scotland. Its role is to promote access to higher education for mature students.

SCOTWAYS - Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society

The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society has been working to safeguard rights of way for over 150 years. It is probably the oldest organisation in the world dedicated to improving countryside access.

SENSCOT

We are an independent network aimed at individuals working in frontline social enterprises in Scotland. We try to stay close to our own customers: informing, connecting, responding.

Social Firms Scotland

Promotes and develops new social firms throughout Scotland, and helps existing ones develop their capacity to create further employment for disabled people.

SportScotland

The national agency for sport in Scotland. Working with our partners, our core responsibility is to develop sport and physical recreation in Scotland.

Streetwork

An organisation working with young people and in partnership with a wide range of authorities.

Sustainable Development in Scotland

Scottish Executive information on sustainable development

TRANSform Scotland

TRANSform Scotland campaigns for a more sensible transport system, one less dependent on unsustainable modes such as the car and the heavy lorry.

Learndirect Scotland

This site aims to keep organisations involved in lifelong learning in Scotland informed about activities and developments.

Volunteer Development Scotland

Volunteer Development Scotland works strategically and in partnership to promote, support and develop volunteering in Scotland.

WORKTRACK

WORKTRACK, in partnership with other local initiatives, provides help, advice and training for local people, regardless of their age, sex, race or abilities.

Working Together - Learning Together net

"Working together: Learning together" (WtLt) is a training programme funded by the Scottish Executive to support all the partners involved in; Social Inclusion Partnerships and Working for Communities Pathfinders.

Work With Us .Org

Scotland's portal to the voluntary sector.

Access Funds

This site aims to provide the latest funding information from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.

AccountAbility

AccountAbility is an international, not-for-profit, professional institute dedicated to the promotion of social, ethical and overall organisational accountability.

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

ACRE is a national charity whose purpose is to support sustainable rural community development.

Action for Market Towns

Small towns are important. They are critical employment and service centres for the countryside, and they serve up to a quarter of the nation's population.

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)

The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5-16 year olds.

American Planning Association

The American Planning Association brings together thousands of people -- practicing planners, citizens, elected officials -- involved in improving communities.

Architectural Association of Ireland

The AAI was founded in 1896 "to promote and afford facilities for the study of architecture and the allied sciences and arts, and to provide a medium of friendly communication between members and others interested in the progress of architecture".

Architecture Foundation

Established in 1991 as Britain's first independent architecture centre, the AF aims to bridget the gap between decision-makers, design professionals and the public.

Arts Council England

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England, distributing public money from government and the National Lottery.

British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)

Represents the views and priorities of businesses. Undertakes research and responds to government consultation.

Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL)

The main trade association for credit unions in England, Scotland and Wales.

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)

The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is a national research organisation, specialising in housing and urban research and policy.

Basic Skills Agency

Aims to help people of all ages who struggle with words and numbers in their everyday lives.

Beacon Council Scheme

Kitemark identifying excellence and innovation in local government. Allows authorities to learn from each others' successes.

Save the Children (England)

Information on the charity's efforts to tackle poverty, improve education, reduce violence and help refugees and asylum seekers in England.

National BIDs Advisory Service

Latest information about Business Improvement Districts.