Useful links

British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres

A membership network of multi-purpose community organisations.

British Urban Regeneration Association

BURA was formed in 1990 to provide the regeneration sector with a forum for the exchange of ideas, experience and information.

British Waterways

Organisation responsible for maintaining 2,000 miles (3,220km) of the inland waterway network.

Business Link

Provides information, advice and support for people looking to start, maintain and grow a business.

Business in the Community (BITC)

A group of 700 member companies aiming to improve their impact on society.

Carfree Cities

Campaign group founded on the principle that private automobiles should not be allowed on city streets.

CASH-Online

Aims to provide people with the basic financial skills needed to run successful charities and voluntary organisations. CASH-online is published by Community Accountancy Self Help.

Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE)

The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is an information provider and a forum for dialogue between providers and users on how the built environment can best be made or modified to achieve inclusion.

Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA)

The Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) is an initiative within University College London to develop emerging computer technologies in several disciplines which deal with geography, space, location, and the built environment.

Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion

An independent organisation dedicated to promoting social justice, social inclusion and tackling disadvantage.

Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES)

An independent think-tank and network of subscribing organisations involved in regeneration activities and local governance.

European Services Strategy Unit

A unit in the Sustainable Cities Research Institute, Northumbria University, committed to social justice through the provision of good quality public services.

Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR)

Research centre based at Sheffield Hallam University dealing with areas of social, urban, and housing policy.

Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations (CRER)

The Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations (CRER) based at the University of Warwick is the major academic body in the UK for the research and teaching of aspects of race, migration and ethnic relations.

Centre for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (CSME)

The Centre for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (CSME), Warwick Business School,  is one of the leading centres for the research, teaching and training of SMEs in the UK.

Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)

Multidisciplinary research centre based at the University of Newcastle, dealing with the economic and social development of cities and regions.

Global Urban Research Unit (GURU)

At the University of Newcastle. Covers spatial planning, regeneration, governance, social inclusion, urban design, development and technology.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Professional body for people associated with logistics, supply chains and transport.

Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)

Charity campaigning for the abolition of poverty among children and young people in the UK and for the improvement of the lives of low-income families.

Church Urban Fund

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

An independent grant-making body registered with the Charity Commissioners and dedicated to the regeneration of coalfield communities.

Civic Trust

A charity and umbrella organisation for 750 civic societies.Promotes improvements in the quality of urban, town and village life throughout the UK.

Commission for Racial Equality

A publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality. Will be replaced in October 2007 with the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.

Communities that Care (CtC)

Part of the young people's charity Rainer, CtC is a prevention programme which aims to reduce youth crime, anti-social behaviour, drug abuse, school failure and teenage pregnancy.

Community Action Network

Community Action Network is the UK's leading organisation for the development and promotion of social entrepreneurs.

Carplus

Carplus is the UK's network for car clubs. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works with communities, local authorities and partner associations to promote and support the development of car clubs.

Community Development Foundation (CDF)

Set up to help communities achieve greater control over the conditions and decisions affecting their lives.

ContinYou

Creates learning programmes offering fresh opportunities for those who have gained the least from formal education.

Big Lottery Fund

The largest distributor of National Lottery funds.

Community Foundation Network (CFN)

Links, promotes and supports over 60 community foundations throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Community Matters

Nationwide federation for community associations and similar organisations, with 1100 member organisations across the UK.

Community Planning Website

Aims to help residents get involved with professionals in shaping their local environment.

Community Transport Association

A UK-wide member organisation that promotes excellence in community transport.

Campaign to Protect Rural England

Campaigners for a sustainable future for the English countryside.

Natural England

Government agency aiming to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.

Crime Concern

A national crime reduction organisation and registered charity. Provides advice and help to a wide range of professional and voluntary agencies.

Crime Reduction Website

Provides information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their neighbourhoods.

Centre for Education in the Built Environment

Welcome to the CEBE Web site. CEBE aims to improve the quality of education in the field of the built environment, to ensure that the UK continues to remain innovative in the provision of education and training nationally and internationally.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

Department of Trade and Industry

Promotes enterprise, business growth, export and inward investment.

Development Trusts Association

The national representative body for development trusts.

do-it

Database of volunteering opportunities in the UK. Do-it is part of the registered charity YouthNet UK.

Directory for Social Entrepreneurial Organisations

A databank for, by and about social entrepreneurs in England.

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns.

EvidenceNetwork

A forum for evidence-based policy and practice research in the UK.

Education Action Zone

Government programme to tackle a range of problems including low educational achievement, truancy, exclusion and youth crime in deprived urban areas.

Accenture

Delivering strategy and planning, voter registration and election management services to local, state and national governments around the world.

Local Government Employers

Works with local authorities, regional employers and other bodies on issues of pay, pensions and employment contracts.

Eurohousing

EUROHOUSING has been developed to encourage and help social housing organisations participate in and benefit from European developments. EUROHOUSING is a resource containing up to date information on European policies and funding opportunities, key legislation, and contacts and linkages to others active in the field.

European Foundation for Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

Set up to contribute to the planning and establishment of better living and working conditions, through research and advice.