Links
CYWU works in partnership with a whole range of bodies and is affiliated to many. Other organisations lead campaigns which we seek to support. Youth, Community and Play work also have a range of support agencies in the different parts of the UK and Republic of Ireland. This section is a developing and regularly updated set of links to the organisations we think will be of most assistance to you, however, CYWU cannot control the content or take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers that may be accessed from this site.
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Anti Racism
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- Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)
ACTSA, the successor to the Anti-Apartheid Movement, campaigns in support of peace, democracy and development in Southern Africa.
- Black Information Link
- Run by the 1990 Trust, a national Black organisation, the site includes sections on a range of topics from art to culture, to the Stephen Lawrence campaign and the environment.
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission works for a fair and just society which values diversity and gives everyone an equal chance to work, learn and live free from discrimination, prejudice and racism.
- Race Action Net
- Online service providing contacts and knowledge to practitioners and policy makers dealing with racist incidents, racial harassment and racist crimes in the home and neighbourhood.
- Race for Racial Justice
- Organisation committed to organising communities against hatred and ignorance.
- Race on the Agenda
- Formerly GLARE.
- Racial Harassment Organisation
- Provides support and assistance for victims and investigators of racial incidents.
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Children and Young People
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- Hands on Scotland
HandsOnScotland is an online resource for anybody working with children and young people. The website provides practical information and techniques on how to respond helpfully to children and young people’s troubling behaviour, build up their self-esteem and promote their positive mental wellbeing.
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Community Arts
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- Arts Council Of Wales
Offering an overview of the work of the Wales Arts Council.
- National Campaign for the Arts
- The NCA is the only independant lobbying organisation that represents all the arts.
- Voluntary Arts Network
- UK development agency for the voluntary arts whose mission is to promote participation in the arts.
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Community Cohesion
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- Blacknet UK
- Experience and ideas from Black people from around the world.
- BLINK
- Black information link.
- British Employment Law
- Provides online information on tribunal and court cases.
- Chinese in Britain Forum
- Aims to ensure equal access for Chinese people in the UK to all available resources and to enable Chinese groups and individuals to take an active part in the voluntary activities and economic growth of local communities.
- Clickwalla
- Asian portal for the UK and Europe.
- Dimsum
- Website for the British Chinese community. Profiles the lives and concerns of those with an interest in British Chinese culture and Chinese communities in the UK and Europe.
- European Council on Refugees and Exiles
- Umbrella organisation of 70 refugee-assisting agencies in 25 countries working towards fair and humane policies for the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.
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Community Education
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- ContinYou
- CEDC and Education Extra have come together to form ContinYou, an organisation that uses learning as the vehicle for widening opportunities for health improvements, lifelong learning and community regeneration
- Sure Start
- Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
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Community Work
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- Churches Community Work Association
- CCWA is a formal network of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and regularly collaborates with a number of other voluntary organisations active in the community work field.
- Community Development Exchange
- CDX is a UK wide membership organisation for community development. (Previously SCCD)
- Community Development Foundation
- The CDF is a non-departmental public body supported by the Active Community Unit of the Home Office. It's role is to pioneer, study and promote new forms of community development, in order to inform public policy, professional practice and community initiatives.
- Community Matters
- Community Matters is a nationwide federation for community associations and similar organisations with over 1000 member organisations in England, Wales and Scotland.
- Directory of Social Change
- The DSC has a long term vision to be an internationally recognised, independant source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.
- Federation for Community Development Learning
- Supporting the development of communities through advancing and promoting community development learning at local, regional and national levels and creating relevant opportunities for good quality training and qualifications.
- Scottish Community Development Centre
- The SCDC is a partnership between the Community Development Foundation and the University of Glasgow. It promotes and supports best practice in community development throughout Scotland with the aim of building stronger and healthier communities.
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Connexions
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- CONNEXIONS
- Information about Connexions and services provided.
- Connexions Direct
- Connexions Direct offers access to confidential advice, support and information
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Disabilities
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- AbilityNet
- Web site offering information, news and views.
- Action for Blind People
- Organisation offering advice, support and information
- AFASIC
- UK Charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and offering support to parents and carers
- Arthritis Care
- Voluntary organisation working with people and for people with arthritis
- ASBAH
- The Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus was formed in 1966 and serves England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It works with people to extend their choices and maximise their opportunities
- Association of Lipspeakers
- Professional body representing lipspeakers
- British Council of Disabled People
- UK national organisation of the worldwide Disabled People`s Movement. Set up in 1981 to promote full equality and participation in society
- British Deaf Association
- Run by deaf people for deaf people
- British Dyslexia Association
BDA is the voice of dyslexic people - who`s vision is that of dyslexic friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their full potential
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Not for profit organisation with charitable status which exists to improve the quality of life for all people with a learning disability
- British Stammering Association
- Only national organisation for adults and children who stammer, run by people who stammer
- Brittle Bone Society
- Founded in 1971 by a group of families whos aim is to promote research into brittle bone diseases and provide practical support, advice and encouragement
- CADCP
- The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People is a registered charity that is raising standards of communication between deaf and hearing people
- Centre for Accessible Environments
- Charity that provides a forum for collaborative dialogue between providers and users on how the built environment can be modified to achieve inclusion by design
- Choices and Rights
- Web site providing information regarding choices and right for disabled people.
- Contact A Family
- UK wide charity offering support, advice and information to families with disabled children
- Deafblind UK
- Site offering guidance, information and resources
- Deafsign
- Website providing resources for sign language and deaf communications.
- Disability Rights Commission
Disability Rights Commission is now part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The website provides information about promoting good practice and enforcement of disability law. The Commission aims to work in partnership with employers and service providers adopting a non confrontational approach
- Disability Unit
- Disability - on the agenda. Site hosted by the Disability Unit, Department of Work and Pensions. Site currently being updated.
- Disabled Living Foundation
- National UK Charity with the vision to provide the best possible choice for people who use equipment to live a more independant life
- DisabledGo
- Provides detailed access information for public venues
- Dog AID
- Organisation that provides access to dog training for people with physical disabilities
- Down`s Syndrome Association
- Organisation focusing on all aspects of living successfully with Down`s Syndrome, providing support, counselling and information
- Independent Living
- Non profit making, onlineinformation resource for the elderly and disabled, carers and professionals.
- National Autistic Society
- Organsiation providing support, advice and information regarding all aspects of autism
- National Deaf Children`s Society
- Organisation offering information, support and advice
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Gives advice to Employers and Employees on all aspects of disability
- Sickle Cell Society
- Set up and registered in 1979 with the vision to be the most successful sickle cell organisation nationally. This site provides information, advice and support with all aspects of sickle cell
- SKILL
- National Bureau for Students with Disabilities promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post 16 education, training and employment across the UK
- The British Deaf Association (BDA)
- Association offering guidance, advice and resources
- Young Minds
- Children`s mental health charity
- Youreable.com
- Information, products and services for the disabled community.
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Education
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- Europa
- European website on education, training and youth
- Further Education National Training Organisation
- One of the 71 UK-wide National Training Organisations (NTOs) established to promote competitivness by raising education and training standards in the industries and occupations they represent
- Learning and Skills Council
- Responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16 year olds in England
- Lifelong Learning
- Leading web site for the encouragement, promotion and development of lifelong learning supported by the Department for Education and Skills
- National Open College Network
- The National College Open Network is a provider of accreditation services for adult learning and is a recognised national qualification awarding body
- Northern College
- Site for Northern College giving access to a large amount of information
- Ofsted
- Office for Standards in Education
- Ruskin College
- Site for Ruskin College giving access to a large amount of information
- Sixth Form Colleges Employers Forum
- Advises colleges as employers and conducts national negotiations on pay and conditions with unions representing both teaching and support staff in colleges
- Study Support
- Resources available from Department for Education
- The Campaign for State Education
- Campaigns for the right of all to the highest quality state education, regardless of race, gender, home circumstances, ability or disability
- The Higher Education Funding Council for England
- Distributes funds provided by the DfEE. Lists council-funded initiatives, publications produced by the Council and current policy in England
- The Higher Education Funding Council for Scotland
- List council-funded initiatives, publications produced by the current council and current policy in Scotland
- The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
- List council-funded initiatives, publications produced by the current council and current policy in Wales
- The Higher Education Statistics Agency
- Set up by the UK universities and higher education colleges to collect, analyse and report on higher education statistics
- The Universities and Employers Association
- You can also access the Higher Education Role Analysis website from here
- Times Educational Supplement
- Weekly publication for education, covering the world of primary, secondary and further education
- Universities UK
- Consists of the executive heads of all UK universities
- Workers` Educational Association
- Website of the WEA
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Employment Rights
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- Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
- ACAS - specialising in employment relations.
- AMAZE
- Christian professional body
- British and Irish Legal Information Institute
- Provides online information on tribunal and court cases.
- British Employment Law
- Site for employers, employees, lawyers, HR professionals and all who need information on British Employment Law.
- Campaign Against Age Discrimination in Employment
- Offering practical advice and information on employment issues
- Central Arbitration Committee
- UK organisation that deals with trade union recognition
- CLS Direct
- Legal help and information in England and Wales.
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Dti's home pages offering a wealth of information regarding employment relations, trade unions and collective bargaining.
- Employment Appeal Tribunal
- A Superior Court of Record dealing with appeals from the decisions of the Employment Tribunal and Certification Officer
- Employment Tribunals
- The Employment Tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes over employment rights. This website provides information about the tribunals and guidance about how to apply to them, both in England, Wales and Scotland.
- Information Commissioner
- Enforces and oversees the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000
- Lawrights
- Information on all areas of employment law, including discrimination.
- Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights
- A voluntary organisation offering support and help to lesbians and gay men who are experiencing problems at work or whilst looking for work.
- NACAB
- National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux.
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Gives advice to Employers and Employees on all aspects of disability
- Tailored Interactive Guidance on Employment Rights
- Dept of Trade and Industry site giving guidance and information on UK employment law.
- Thompsons Solicitors
- This solicitors online library offers advice on all sorts of issues including employment rights
- UK Legislation
- Local and public Acts of Parliament, full text of statutory instruments back to 1987.
- Working Families
- Website offering sources of information on employment rights and helpful advice on childcare and flexible working.
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Environment
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- Environment Agency
- The leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
- Environmental News Network
- Web site offering news, chat and discussion on environmental issues.
- FCFCG
- Site offering information about local City Farms and Community Gardens.
- Friends of the Earth
- The largest international network of environmental groups in the world, represented in 68 countries and one of the leading environmental pressure groups in the UK
- Future Forests
- Offsetting carbon dioxide emissions of companies and individuals through the planting of permanent wooded areas
- Sustain
- Advocating food and agricultural policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equality
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Equalities
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- Age Concern
- Website offering practical help, information and advice on ageing issues
- Broken Rainbow
- National advice and referral for LGBT people of all ages who are experiencing domestic violence
- Carers National Association
- The voice of carers in the UK. Providing guidance, information and support to carers.
- Centre for Research on Education and Gender
- Provides a networking facility for teachers and researchers concerned with gender, sexuality and anti sexist practice in schools and colleges.
- Employers Forum on Age
- Website promoting good practice - the business case for age diversity
- Equal Opportunities Commission
- Agency dedicated to working towards eliminating sex discrimination in 21st century Britain
- Equality Direct
- Offering advice for employers on a wide range of equality issues, also providing an England-wide telephone service.
- European Social Fund News
- Details of the European Community`s EQUAL programme to support equality between men and women.
- Fathers Direct
- UK National Information Centre offering advice and information on fatherhood.
- Fawcett Society
- A national voluntary organisation working to create equality for women.
- Gay.com UK
- Website dedicated to supporting the LGBT communities in the UK and Ireland
- Help the Aged
- Offering help and support on ageist issues
- International Lesbian and Gay Association
- Worldwide federation of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights
- Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights
- Independent organisation helping lesbians and gay men who are experiencing problems at work or whilst looking for work
- Maternity Alliance
- An independant national voluntary organisation working to improve rights and services for all Britain`s pregnant women, new parents and babies.
- Northern Ireland Women`s Aid Federation
- Offering advice, help and support to victims of domestic violence
- Press for Change
- A political and educational organisation campaigning for respect and equality for all transgender people.
- Rape Crisis Federation (England and Wales)
- Offering advice, help and support to victims of rape.
- Refuge
- An organisation offering accomodation and support to victims of violence and abuse
- Stonewall
- A campaigning organsiation for lesbian and gay equality
- Women`s Aid Federation of England
- Offers help, support and advice to women suffering from domestic violence
- Zero Tolerance
- An organisation promoting innovative policy and practice that tackle
the root causes of male violence against women and children.
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Europe
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- Council Of Europe
- Intergovermental organisation protecting human rights, pluralist democracy and the rule of law and promoting awareness and development of Europe`s cultural identity and diversity
- EUR-Lex
- Comprehensice pictur of EU legislation and the decision-making procedures from their concept to conclusion
- European Commission
- Portal site of the European Union provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on Europe integration
- European Social Fund News
- Details of the European Community`s EQUAL programme to support equality between men and women.
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Government
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- Age Positive
- Deptartment offering practical help and information on ageing issues
- Cabinet Office
- UK central government department that covers a wide range of roles
- Central Office of Information
- COI Communications is the government`s communication expert who work in partnership with client departments and agencies to provide effective communication solutions
- Department for Education and Skills
- Government department that exists to create opportunity, release potential and achieve excellance
- Department of Health
- This site gives you the latest news and information about the Department and its work
- HMSO
- Her Majesty`s Stationery Office is headed by the Controller and operates as part of the Cabinet Office under the ministerial control of the Minister for the Cabinet Office
- Home Office
- Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. The purpose of the Home Office is to work with individuals and communities to build a safe, just and tolerant society enhancing opportunity for all
- Low Pay Commission
- Low Pay Commission was established as a result of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the Government about the national minimum wage.
- National Grid for Learning
- Includes directory of education job sites
- Office for National Statistics
- Contains a vast range of official UK statistics and information about statistics which can be accessed and downloaded free of charge
- Ofsted
- Office for Standards in Education
- Prime Minister`s Office
- Latest news from No. 10
- Sure Start Online
- Sure Start information on line.Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.
- Tagish
- Listing of local and national government websites
- UK Online
- UK government online information service
- Women`s National Commission
- An official independant advisory body giving the views of women to government.
- YoungGov Website
- A new section on the government's portal www.ukonline.gov.uk. YoungGov will make governmentinformation more accessible and relevant to children and young people.
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Health and Safety
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- British Safety Council
- Europe`s largest independent occupational health and safety organisation
- Department of Health
- Site that offers news and information about the Department and their work. It offers easy access to a wide range of publications, policy and guidance
- European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
- The EU agency for safety and health provides information and support on prevention issues
- Health and Safety Executive
- Works to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled
- hsedirect
- A comprehensive source of health and safety legislation and guidance
- ROSPA
- A registered charity that provides information, advice, resources and training, and promotes safety in all areas of life, including work
- UK National Work Stress Network
- Website for the union backed UK National Stress Network offers advice, information and contacts
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Human Rights and Civil Liberties
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- Amnesty International
- CYWU is affiliated to this organisation dedicated to Human Rights.
- Association of Lawyers for Children
- Organisation that promotes social justice for chilren within the justice system in England and Wales.
- Campaign for Freedom of Information
- Campaigns against unneccesary secrecy and for a Freedom of Information Act
- Child Poverty Action Group
- CPAG campaigns against child poverty and produces a range of publications used by trade unionists and advisers.
- Children`s Rights Alliance
- CRAE is an alliance of over 170 organisations committed to promoting the human rights of children.
- Cuba Solidarity
- Affiliated organisation of CYWU.
- European Court of Human Rights
- Homepage for the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundemental Freedoms
- Justice For Columbia
- British Trade Union Movement's campaign in solidarity with the Columbian Trade Unions.
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Industrial Relations
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- Industrial Relations Research Unit
- A major European research centre seeking to promote an understanding of industrial relations through inter-disciplinary and theoretically informed empirical inquiry
- Office of Fair Trading
- The OFT plays a leading role in promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK
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International
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- Arena`s Irish Trade Union Network
- Useful links to trade union organisations in Ireland
- Commonwealth Trade Union Council
- The CTUC was founded in 1979 and promotes the interests of workers in the Commonwealth by developing links between trade unions national centres and making representations to Commonwealth governments and institutions
- Cuba Solidarity Campaign
- The Cuba Solidarity Campaign is the British campaign for the defence of Cuba and its peoples` right to self-determination and national sovereignity
- European Trade Union Confederation
- The ETUC was founded in 1973 and has in affiliation 74 national trade union confederations from a total of 34 European countries. The ETUC represents and promotes the socialk, economic and cultural interests of European working people
- International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
- The ICFTU is the world trade union body to which the TUC is affiliated. It was set up in 1949 and has 221 affiliated organisations in 148 countries and territories on all five continents, with a membership of 156 million.
- International Labour Organisation
- The ILO was established in 1919 and is now the United Nations specialised agency responsible for the employment and labour field which aims to promote social justice by promoting humane conditions of work
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Local Government
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- Association for Public Service Excellence
- The Association is well placed to assist Local Authorities in developing a range of tools to demonstrate that they are achieving Best Value
- Best Value
- Promoting best value, helping best value authorities keep up to date, learning from best practice and encouraging closer engagement between local authorities and the people they serve
- Employers` Organisation for Local Government
- You can find a summary of the Equality Standard for local government on this site.
- Info4Local
- Provides the first, online, one-stop gateway for local authorities to get quick and easy access to local government-related information published on the websites of central government departments and agencies
- Local Government Association
- The national voice for local communities, the LGA speaks for nearly 500 local authorities representing over 50 million people and spending £65 billion a year on local services
- Local Government Finance
- Papers and latest documents on many aspects of local authority finance
- Local Government Information Unit
- Works with affiliate councils and unions to provide policy development and support, information, ideas and examples of best practice
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Mentoring
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- Birmingham Education Service Learning mentors site
- Essentially an information site for Birmingham (UK) Learning Mentors
- National Mentoring Network
- Membership organisation providing information, advice, signposting and publications including a newsletter.
- National Mentoring Pilot Project
- The aim of the project is to assess the extent to which the style of mentoring intervention used in the project can improve the learning of pupils involved
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Miscellaneous
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- Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)
- Independant research organisation.
- Purple Youth
- Organisation providing on line resources for professionals working with young people.
- Work-life Research Centre
- The Centre carries out research on the interface between work-life, family, community and related issues.
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National Government
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- Department of Education Northern Ireland
- Government department in Northern Ireland responsible for education
- HM Treasury's Home Pages
- Main website for the Treasury.
- National Assembly for Wales
- Access to all the government departments in Wales
- Scottish Executive
- Information about the Scottish Executive and all departments
- Welsh Assembly website
- New website to enable children and young people to air their views on current affairs and issues that affect them.
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Pay and Conditions
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- Incomes Data Services
- Independent research organisation producing a wide range of employment-related publications
- Labour Research Department
- LRD is an independent, trade union based research organisation with a wide range of publications including Labour Research, Bargaining Report and Fact Service
- Low Pay Commission
- The LPC advises the government about the National Minimum Wage and recommends regarding the current rates of pay
- National Minimum Wage Act 1998
- Full text of this Act
- National Minimum Wage Regulations 1999
- Full text of these regulations
- National Minimum Wage:DTI
- Dept of Trade and Industry website detailing this important cornerstone of government strategy
- Tailored Interactive Guide on Employment Rights
- DTI national minimum wage guidance website.
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Personal Advice Work
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- Connexions and Personal Advisers
- Section on the Connexions site giving information about personal advisers
- Institute of Career Guidance
- Set up in 1922 as the Association of Juvenile Employment Officers, the Institute now represents the interests of the entire career guidance community in the UK and is the largest orifessional organisation for the guidance sector
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Play
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- 4Children
- Formerly the Kids Clubs Network, 4Children is a national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children.
- Action for Leisure
- Aims to promote play, leisure and recreation with and for disabled adults and children. The site includes resources,publications and information
- Albion Kids Show
- London based organisation that provides play resources into a childs own environment.
- Childcare Link
- For National and local childcare information
- Children and Young People`s Unit
- The CYPU has the task of supporting Ministers as they develop the government`s strategy for children and young people
- Children`s Play Council
- Site offering information, advice and guidance on all aspects of play
- Children`s Play Information Service
- The CPIS is housed at the National Children`s Bureau and provides resources and information on a wide range of issues on children`s play, focusing on 5-14 year olds
- Clybiau Plant Cymru
- Kidsclub in Wales
- Dynamix
- Education and play training organisation based in Swansea
- Fair Play for Children
- Fair Play For Children exists to promote the child`s right to play as contained in Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Haringey Play Association
- Haringey Play Association aims to give a powerful voice to children`s play, raising awareness and understanding of the fundemental importance of play in a child`s life
- Kidsactive
- National charity that promotes play for disabled children
- London Play
- London-wide voluntary organisation set up in 1998 to support and co-ordinate out of school play services for children across London
- National Association of Hospital Play Staff
- Charity set up to promote the physical and mental well being of children and young people who are in a hospital, hospice or receiving care at home
- National Centre for Playwork Education - London
- Sprito regional office.
- National Centre for Playwork Education - North East
- Sprito regional Office.
- National Centre for Playwork Education - West Midlands
- Sprito regional playwork unit offering a range of support for play workers
- National Centre for Playwork Education South West
- Sprito regional office.
- National Playing Fields
- The National Playing Feilds Association is the only national organisation which has specific responsibility for acquiring, protecting and improving playing fields, playgrounds and playspace where they are most needed, and for those who most need them
- Play Scotland
- Organisation that campaigns to make the right to play a reality for every child in Scotland
- Play Wales
- Play Wales is funded by the National Assembly for Wales to influence the policy, strategic planning and practice of all agencies and organisations who have an interest in childrens play.
- Playboard
- Playboard is an agency for children`s play in Northern Ireland which works to improve the quality of children`s lives by increasing their opportunity to play
- Playday
- A site devoted to helping organise and promote Playday - the biggest annual play celebration in the country
- Playmatters
- The National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries is the main body for toy and leisure libraries in the UK
- Playwork Partnerships and Equipe
- Playwork partnerships of organisations website which promotes the cause and importance of children`s play
- SPRITO - Playwork Unit
- The national training organisation for sport, recreation and allied occupations.
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Public Spending
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- Treasury Spending Reviews
- Spending reviews set out the key improvements in public services that the public can expect over a three year period
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Publications
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- Eclipse Publications
- Details the many publications produced by IRS/Butterworths, covering subject matter like human resources, employment law, housing and construction, pensions and European developments
- Labour Research Department
- LRD is an independent, trade union based research organisation with a wide range of publications including Labour Research, Bargaining Report and Fact Service
- UK Online
- The easy way to access government information and services
- Zero 2 Nineteen Magazine
- 0-19 is a monthly magazine aimed at everyone interested in helping children and young people make the most of their lives. From the Community Care stable, 0-19 is packed with practice features, research and in-depth policy analysis, including articles by children and young people on their lives and experiences. Each issue also includes the latest news directly from Sure Start, the Childrens Fund and Connexions.
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Sexuality
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- Gender Trust
- The only registered charity in the UK which offers information and support to Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric and Transgender People
- Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights
- A voluntary organisation offering support and help to lesbians and gay men who are experiencing problems at work or whilst looking for work.
- Press for Change
- A political and educational organisation campaigning for respect and equality for all transgender people.
- Stonewall
- A campaigning organisation for lesbian and gay equality.
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Social Policy
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- Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion
- Information packed website with coverage of all major social and employment issues
- Centre for Housing Policy
- Established in 1990 at the University of York with the aim of being a centre of excellance in policy relevant housing research
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- The UK`s leading research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns
- Inside Housing
- Social housing news and information
- Institute for Public Policy Research
- The leading UK indepedent think tank on the centre left. Offers far reaching and realistic policy solutions to produce a fairer, more inclusive and more environmentally sustainable world
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- UK`s largest independant social research and development charity which supports a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy
- New Deal
- New Deal is part of the Government`s Welfare to Work strategy aiming to increase employment opportunities for all jobseekers and businesses
- PolicyBrief
- Co-operative web project to provide a `one stop shop` for all public policy initiatives in the UK
- Social Exclusion Unit
- Government unit working to reduce social exclusion
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Students
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- SKILL
- National Bureau for Students with Disabilities promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post 16 education, training and employment across the UK
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Trade Unions
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- AFL-CIO
- Website provided by the American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations.
- Amicus
- Formed from a merger between the AEEU and MSF
- Arena`s Irish Trade Union Network
- Useful links to trade union organisations in Ireland
- Association of Educational Psychologists
- Website providing information about the history of AEP, its aims and objectives, organisation and structure. Also provides detailed information regarding recent developments in the association, publications, careers and current qualification and training required for educational psychologists in local educational authorities and other public and private organisations (England, Wales & Northern Ireland).
- Association of Flight Attendants
- Representing airline cabin crew
- Association of Teachers and Lecturers
- Leading professional organisation for teachers and lecturers with over 150,000 members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Association of University Teachers
- Representing all types of professional staff across the higher education sectors. AUT has over 50 branches online.
- BACM-TEAM
- British Association of Colliery Management - Technical, Energy and Administrative Management
- Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union
- Represents approximately 30,000 members within the food and allied industries and trades.
- Britannia Staff Union
- Finance sector union representing staff working in Britannia Building Society and its group of companies.
- British Air Line Pilots Association
- BALPA is the Pilots and Flight Engineers Trade Union and Professional Association and represents over 6,600 members in all major airlines in the UK.
- British and Irish Orthoptic Society
- Representing orthoptists
- British Dietetic Association
- Professionals involved in the science of dietitics in the private and public sector.
- Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union
- Representing those engaged in broadcsting, film, video, theatre, cinema and related sectors
- Central Arbitration Committee
- UK organisation that deals with trade union recognition
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Professional, educational and trade union body for chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistants
- Communication Workers Union
- Representing those engaged in telecommunications in the Post Office, British Telecom, Cable and Wireless, Cable TV, National Girobank and related industries
- Community
- Formerly ISTC, Community represents those engaged in industries in and around steel and metal communities
- Community and District Nursing Association
- Representing community and district nurses
- Connect
- The union for professionals in communications
- Cyber Picket Line
- Website providing World Trade Union Directory.
- Educational Institute of Scotland
- Representing teachers, lecturers, associated educational personnel in Scotland
- Equity
- Representing performance workers in theatre, film television, radio and variety
- European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)
- Website providing information regarding european trade union activities.
- FDA
- Trade union representing senior managers and professionals in public service
- Fire Brigades` Union
- Trade Union representing firefighters and local authority fire brigades
- General Federation of Trade Unions
- Website belonging to the Federation for specialist unions which aims to provide immediate and open access to their union pages covering news, research, education and related information. Also provides a comprehensive links section and details of full and associate membership.
- Global Unions
- Website jointly owned by a number of international trade union organisations
- GMB
- Representing public service employees - primarily NHS, local government, and care education
- Graphical, Paper and Media Union
- Representing those engaged in paper and board making, ink making, graphic design, graphic reproduction, printing, packaging, bookbinding and print finishing
- Justice For Columbia
- British Trade Union Movement's campaign in solidarity with the Columbian Trade Unions.
- Labour Net UK
- Website promoting computer communications as a medium for strengthening and building organised labour.
- Labour Start
- Service provided by Labour and Society International for the international trade union movement.
- Musicians` Union
- Representing performers engaged in the music profession including music writers and instrumental music teachers
- National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers
- Representing those engaged in education
- National Union of Journalists
- Representing journalists
- National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers
- Representing those engaged in railways and shipping, underground and road transport
- National Union of Students
- National Union representing students
- National Union of Teachers
- The National Union of Teachers is both a professional association and a trade union with nine regional offices and a Wales Office.
- Prison Officers` Association
- Representing persons employed in any penal or secure establishment or special hospital as a prison officer, nursing grade, a non-industrial stores grade and special hospitals staff
- Professional Footballers` Association
- Representing those engaged in professional football
- Public and Commercial Services Union
- Representing those in government departments and agencies, public bodies, private sector information technology and other service companies
- The North West Labour History Group
- Group formed in the early 1970's to promote and popularise the knowledge and study of labour history in the region.
- The University and College Lecturers` Union
- Representing those involved in post school education
- Trades Union Congress
- The TUC - the voice of Britain at work, with 76 member unions representing 6.8 million working people from all walks of life.
- Transport and General Workers` Union
- Representing those engaged in administrative, clerical, technical and supervisory, agriculture, building, construction and civil engineering; chemical, oil and rubber manufacture; civil air transport; docks and waterways; food, drink and tobbacco; general workers; passenger services; power and engineering; public services; road transport commercial; textiles; vehicle building and automotive
- UNIFI/AMICUS
- Those engaged in banking, insurance, building societies and financial institutions
- Unison
- Comprehensive website providing detailed information about the union and the services it offers. Also provides large links section.
- Worksmart
- TUC website aimed at providing information regarding trade unionism and related issues.
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Training
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- BBC
- Contains a number of online exercises designed to improve English and Maths skills.
- BBC Skillswise
- BBC website that has information, downloadable resources and publications to order online in relation to reading, writing and number work.
- Department for Education and Skills
- Comprehensive site offering advice on adult learning from the Department for Education and Skills.
- Direct Government
- Direct Government website for information on education and learning.Guidance for adult learners, higher education students and young people, together with information for parents about your child's education
- Get On
- DFES website that provides information and resource downloads in relation to the government initiative for improving peoples numeracy and literacy through the Get On campaign most recently promoted through the gremlin adverts on TV.
- Learning and Skills Council
- The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive,to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to make sure we have a workforce that is of world class standard. They are responsible for planning and funding high-quality vocational education and training for everyone. Their vision is that by 2010, young people and adults in England have the knowledge and skills matching the best in the world and are part of a truly competitive workforce.
- Learning and Skills Council
- The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16 year olds in England. To find out more about Bite Size Intro courses, click the adults learning icon.
- Lifelong Learning
- This site contains a wealth of information and useful links to other sites on all aspects of lifelong learning e.g. career development loans, money to learn, community leadership training pilots, older learners, young people, equal opps, online learning, higher education and further education and more...
- LLUK
- LLUK aims to continually improve and expand the services it offers in workforce development and planning for employers and employees in the lifelong learning sector. The site acts as a central resource to reflect issues of relevance and concern such as: updates on key sector policies and strategies; relevant news items; and sector reports, publications and debates.
- Move On
- Move On is a national project aiming to share the success of a pilot project in Somerset and developing its approach further. It offers Level 1 and 2 learners the National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy with a free brush-up course, aiming to reach new learners who don't see themselves as needing help with basic skills.
- NIACE
- NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales) is a non government organisation working for more and different adult learners. NIACE aim to support and increase the total numbers of adults engaged in formal and informal learning in England and Wales; and at the same time to take positive action to improve opportunities and widen access to learning opportunities for those communities under represented in current provision.
- Northern College
- College offering residential and distance learning courses.
- Ruskin College
- College offering residential and distance learning courses.
- Training opportunites
- Law conferences offered by University of Southampton
- TUC
- TUC website offering support on workplace learning including training and guidance for learner representatives.
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Training Courses
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- BBC
- Contains a number of online exercises designed to improve English and Maths skills.
- BBC Skillswise
- BBC website that has information downloadable resources and publications to order on line in relation to reading writing and number work.
- Department for Education and Skills
- Comprehensive site offering advice on adult learning from the Department for Education and Skills.
- Direct Government
- Direct Government website for information on education and learning.Guidance for adult learners, higher education students and young people, together with information for parents about your child's education
- Get On Campaign
- DFES website that provides information and resource downloads in relation to the government initiative for improving peoples numeracy and literacy through the Get On campaign most recently promoted through the gremlin adverts on TV.
- Learning and Skills Council
- The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16 year olds in England. To find out more about Bite Size Intro courses, click the adults learning icon.
- Learning and Skills Council
- The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive, to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to make sure we have a workforce that is of world-class standards.
They are responsible for planning and funding high-quality vocational education and training for everyone. There vision is that by 2010, young people and adults in England have the knowledge and skills matching the best in the world and are part of a truly competitive workforce.
- Lifelong Learning
- This site contains a wealth of information and useful links to other sites on all aspects of life long learning e.g. career development loans, money to learn, community leadership training pilots, older learners, young people, equal opps, on line learning, higher education and further education and more
- Lifelong Learning UK
- LLUK aims to continually improve and expand the services it offers in workforce development and planning for employers and employees in the lifelong learning sector. The site acts as a central resource to reflect issues of relevance and concern such as: updates on key sector policies and strategies; relevant news items; and sector reports, publications and debates.
- Move On
- Move On is a national project aiming to share the success of a pilot project in Somerset and developing its approach further. It offers Level 1 and 2 learners the National Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy with a free brush-up course, aiming to reach new learners who don't see themselves as needing help with their basic skills.
- National Youth Agency
- NYA's comprehensive site with sections offering information regarding courses that are currently running and have received professional validation or are in the process of validation by the National Youth Agency.
- NIACE
- NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales) is a non-governmental organisation working for more and different adult learners. NIACE aim to support and increase the total numbers of adults engaged in formal and informal learning in England and Wales; and at the same time to take positive action to improve opportunities and widen access to learning opportunities for those communities under-represented in current provision.
- Northern College
- College offering residential and distance learning courses.
- Ruskin College
- College offering residential and distance learning courses.
- Student Youth Work Online
- Site offering information about all aspects involved in youth work, youth work training and other current issues.
- TUC Learning Services
- For online information on unions and learning
- Wales Youth Agency
- The Wales Youth Agency is the main support agency for youth issues and all those working with young people in Wales. Two of its main functions are to assist the development of the youth work curriculum, and to promote staff development and the accreditation of training.
- Way to Learn
- Advice on how to find a suitable course. Anecdotes describing peoples learning experiences. Tips on finance and logistics of workplace learning.
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Voluntary Sector
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- Actionlink
- LVSC`S site providing information and support to the voluntary sector
- AMAZE
- Christian professional body concentrating on issues of best practice and matters that particularly affect the Christian sector.
- Caritas Direct
- Utilises the information on the National Charities Database, the largest charities database of its type in the UK
- Charitynet
- Online resource bringing together the websites of non-profit making organisations and their service providers across the world
- Directory of Social Change
- Independent voice for social change
- Fawcett Society
- A national voluntary organisation working to create equality for women.
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- UK`s largest independant social research and development charity which supports a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy
- Maternity Alliance
- An independant national voluntary organisation working to improve rights and services for all Britain`s pregnant women, new parents and babies.
- Media Trust
- Works to meet the communication needs of the voluntary sector
- National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service
- NACVS is the national association of CVS. Over 280 CVS are currently members, with the network spanning both urban and rural areas of England.
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations
- Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England
- NICVA
- NICVA is the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, an umbrella body for voluntary, community and charitable groups in Northern Ireland.
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
- Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland
- Voicing our Issues and Stuggles
- Taking positive action on social issues which might otherwise not be addressed
- Volresource
- Aims to make it quick and easy to access useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation
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Women
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- Black and Asian Women Stepping Out
- Organisation supporting black and minority ethnic women in Wales who are experiencing domestic violence
- Fawcett Society
- A national voluntary organisation working to create equality for women.
- Maternity Alliance
- An independant national voluntary organisation working to improve rights and services for all Britain`s pregnant women, new parents and babies.
- Northern Ireland Women`s Aid Federation
- Offering advice, help and support to victims of domestic violence
- Opportunity Now
- Organisation that works with employers to realise the full potential of women in the workforce.
- Rape Crisis Federation (England and Wales)
- Offering advice, help and support to victims of rape.
- Refuge
- An organisation offering accomodation and support to victims of violence and abuse
- Scottish Women`s Aid
- Organisation offering advice and support to women living in Scotland and who are suffering domestic violence
- Shakti Women`s Aid
- Provides help in Scotland for minority ethnic women experiencing domestic violence
- Welsh Women`s Aid
- Organisation offering help and support to women in Wales experiencing domestic violence
- Women and the Equality Unit
- The Ministers for Women, supported by the Women and Equality Unit (WEU), are responsible for promoting and realising the benefits of diversity in the economy and more widely.
- Womens Aid Federation of England
- National charity working to end domestic violence against women and children
- Women`s National Commission
- An official independant advisory body giving the views of women to government.
- Zero Tolerance
- An organisation promoting innovative policy and practice that tackle
the root causes of male violence against women and children.