Web Sites - Community Work Resources
Here you will find quality checked web sites relevant to Community Work in the following categories:
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(Urban) regeneration / neighbourhood renewal
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE)
The Government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space in England.
Economic Development Agency (Scotland)
English Partnerships: The National Regeneration Society
A non-departmental public body working with a wide range of partners including local authorities, the Housing Corporation, regional development agencies and the Commission for the Built Environment (CABE).
New Start
Weekly UK news magazine for all involved in community regeneration.
Together for Regeneration
A voluntary and community infrastructure project, providing capacity building support for individuals and groups.
UK Regeneration
Supporting everyone involved in regeneration across the UK.
Urban Forum Online
An umbrella body for community and voluntary groups with interest in urban and regional policy, especially regeneration.
Welsh Assembly Governement
The economic development agency for Wales.
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Social inclusion / exclusion
Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion
Organisation promoting social justice, social inclusion and tackling disadvantage.
Centrepoint
Charity supporting young people, primarily with housing issues but involved in other aspects of social exclusion of young people in the London area.
Communities and Local Governement
Responsible for all race equality and community cohesion related issues in England.
The Poverty Site
Web site providing information from the New Policy Institute and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, including links to other bodies and relevant documentation.
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE): Adults' Services - Disability
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE): Race Equality Discussion Papers
The SCIE was established by Government in 2001 to improve social care services for adults and children in the U.K.
Stonewall
National civil rights group working for legal equality and social justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals.
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Community development (fundraising/charities/trusts)
Community Matters
The National Federation for Community Organisations.
Development Trusts Association
The DTA is a network of community practitioners helping people set up development trusts and share effective practice.
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Sustainable development
Academy for Sustainable Communities
Centre of excellence for the skills and knowledge needed to create and renew local communities.
Communities and Local Governement
Sets policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. Responsible for building regulations, fire safety and some housing issues in England and Wales.
Sustainable Development Commission
The U.K. Government's independent watchdog on sustainable development.
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