http://www.wales.gov.uk/index.htm
The National Assembly for Wales is the representative body with legislative powers in devolved areas. It has sixty elected members and meets in The Senedd.

New Economics Foundation

www.neweconomics.org
The leading independent think tank involved in the development of a fairer and more sustainable economy.

Regen School Wales

www.regenschoolwales.org.uk
A practitioner learning network in Wales.

Social Enterprise Coalition

www.socialenterprise.org.uk
SEC brings together all types of social enterprises in the UK.

Social Firms Wales

http://www.socialfirmswales.co.uk
Social Firm Wales is a business set up specifically to create employment for disabled people.

The Welsh Local Government Association

http://www.wlga.gov.uk

The Welsh Local Government Association represents the interests of local authorities in Wales. The three fire and rescue authorities, four police authorities and three national park authorities are associate members.

Cynnal Cymru

http://cynnalcymru.org/
Forum within Wales for the development, canvassing, exchange and dissemination of views, information and policies on sustainable development.

Wales Co-operative Centre

http://www.walescoop.com
The Wales Co-operative Centre is a development agency for co-operative businesses.

Welsh Social Enterprise Coalition

http://www.welshsec.org

Working representing and speaking on behalf of Social Enterprises in Wales

CYLCH Wales

http://www.cylch.org
Cylch is an umbrella organisation, to promote sustainable resource management through education and practical action in Wales.

Community Shares and Bonds

http://www.communityshares.org.uk

Promoting enterprise, equity, engagement through community shares and bonds.

ASSET DEVELOPMENT

Development Trust Association Publications

http://www.dta.org.uk/resources/publications.htm
Publications for sale and other free resources available on DTA website.

Community Land Trust

http://www.communitylandtrust.org.uk
Supporting development of community land trust solutions for affordable housing, amenity and workspace in Britain.

HM Government Publications

http://www.communities.gov.uk
Community Assets - benefits and costs of community management.

ARTS & REGENERATION

The Arts Council of Wales

http://www.artswales.org.uk/
Is responsible for funding and developing the arts in Wales.

Arts Factory

http://www.artsfactory.co.uk
Arts Factory is an independent Development Trust based in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales. Working to 'build a stronger community' by generating income through enterprise and using it to provide community facilities and services.

Butetown History & Arts Centre

http://www.bhac.org
BHAC collects, preserves, copies and utilises oral histories, old photographs and other documents; organises community education courses and works with schools and community groups.

Cywaith Cymru

http://www.cywaithcymru.org
Cywaith Cymru seeks to provide greater access to public art for all members of the community.

Community Music Wales

http://www.communitymusicwales.org.uk
CMW is an umbrella body for community music in Wales. It runs workshops, training schemes and events, and provides practical support to help groups write, perform and record their own music.

Galeri Caernarfon

http://www.galericaernarfon.com
Galeri Caernarfon is a social enterprise and leading development trust in Wales involved in asset development, market town regeneration and Arts and Cultural activities based at Galeri.

Promo Cymru

http://www.promo-cymru.org
ProMo is a Co-operative and Social Enterprise Agency, developing young people to their fullest by providing business support and advice whilst encouraging them to engage in social and cultural entrepreneurship.

Voluntary Arts Wales

http://www.voluntaryarts.org
Voluntary Arts Wales is the Wales development agency for the participatory arts in Wales.

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Children in Wales

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/index.html
The national umbrella children's organisation in Wales.

Funky Dragon

http://www.funkydragon.org
The Children and Young People’s Assembly for Wales - it is a peer-led organisation.

Valleyskids

http://www.valleyskids.org
Valleys Kids is a charity working with disadvantaged children and families in the valleys of South Wales.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION

Community Development Cymru

http://www.cdcymru.org/
Community Development Cymru is an all-Wales member led independent organisation promoting community development work; supporting community development workers, paid and unpaid and advancing standards in community development practice.

Community Development Foundation

http://www.cdf.org.uk/
Helps communities achieve greater control over the conditions and decisions affecting their lives by: advising government, supporting community work, and carrying out research, evaluation and policy analysis.

Communities First

http://new.wales.gov.uk
Communities First is a major flagship Welsh Assembly Government programme aimed at cutting poverty and helping to improve the lives of people who live in the poorest areas.

Community Matters

www.communitymatters.org.uk
The UK Federation of Community Organisations.

Communities Online

www.communities.org.uk
Communities Online aims to address issues of sustainability; regeneration; social inclusion and healthier economies by focussing on the use of new communications technologies in communities & neighbourhoods.

The Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation

http://www.nif.org.uk
Is a charity specialising in community participation, training and development.

Federation for Community Development Learning

www.fcdl.org.uk

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

www.jrf.org.uk
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is one of the largest social policy research and development charities in the UK.

Standing Conference for Community Development

www.cdx.org.uk
SCCD aims to be a strong and effective voice for community development, through supporting people who support communities.

Tools for Community Regeneration

www.tcrnet.co.uk
Tools for Community Regeneration enables people in community & voluntary groups have access to information they need to develop community based projects.

Welsh Council for Voluntary Action

http://www.wcva.org.uk/main/dsp_home.cfm
WCVA is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in Wales.

CO-OPERATIVES

Wales Co-operative Centre

http://www.walescoop.com
The Wales Co-operative Centre is a development agency for co-operative businesses in Wales.

Co-operatives UK

http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop/live/welcome.asp
The central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise throughout the UK.

New Sector

www.newsector.co.uk
Aims to promote the principles and practice of democratic enterprise, common ownership, co-operation and community control within the social economy.

CRIME & COMMUNITY SAFETY

Crime Reduction

www.crimereduction.gov.uk
Toolkit, the site launched by the Home Office, offers agencies guidance & information on tackling crime.

Cynon Valley Crime Prevention

http://www.cynonvalleycrimeprevention.co.uk/
Crime prevention and security services, in particular for the vulnerable, and by proactively raising crime issues with young people to raise their awareness and try to prevent potential anti-social behaviour.

ENVIRONMENT

Black Environment Network

http://www.ben-network.org.uk/
BEN is established to promote equality of opportunity with respect to ethnic communities in the preservation protection and development of the environment.

BTCV

http://www2.btcv.org.uk/
BTCV is a unique international volunteering organisation providing the bridge between global environmental ideals and local reality in the UK and overseas.

CYLCH Wales

http://www.cylch.org
Cylch is an umbrella organisation, to promote sustainable resource management through education and practical action in Wales.

Countryside Council for Wales

http://www.ccw.gov.uk/
The Countryside Council for Wales is the Government's statutory adviser on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters. The national wildlife conservation authority.

Cynnal Cymru

http://cynnalcymru.org/
Forum within Wales for the development, canvassing, exchange and dissemination of views, information and policies on sustainable development.

Environment Wales

http://www.environment-wales.org/index.php
Environment Wales is a voluntary sector partnership, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Aiming is to contribute to sustainable development by supporting and funding voluntary action to protect and improve the environment.

Sustainable Development Scheme ( Welsh Assembly Government)

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/sustainabledevelopment/
Sustainable development policies and research.

Centre for Alternative Technologies (C.A.T.)

http://www.cat.org.uk/index.tmpl
Offer solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources.

Environment Agency Wales

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Environment Agency Wales is an Assembly Sponsored Public Body (ASPB), while also being part of the corporate Environment Agency for England and Wales.

Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens

http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/
FCFCG is the representative body for city farms, community gardens and similar community-led organisations in the UK.

Friends of the Earth

http://www.foe.co.uk/
Making life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems.

Greenpeace

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/
Greenpeace is an independent non-profit global campaigning organization.

Groundwork Wales

http://groundworkwales.sequence.co.uk/
Groundwork Trusts enable an integrated, bottom-up approach to regeneration, involving and empowering local people to care for their environment.

National Energy Agency

http://www.nea.org.uk/
NEA develops and promotes energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

http://www.rspb.org.uk/
The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.

Women’s Environmental Network

www.wen.org.uk
WEN is a unique, vital and innovative campaigning organisation, which represents women and campaigns on issues, which link women, environment and health.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

http://www.wwf.org.uk/core/index.asp
WWF conserves endangered species, protects threatened habitats and addresses global threats. We find long-term solutions that benefit both people and nature.

EQUALITIES

All Wales Ethnic Minority Association (AWEMA)

http://www.awema.org.uk/
To promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public in Wales.

Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales

http://www.bvsnw.org.uk/home.html
Is an organisation that actively represents, supports and promotes the interests of the BME Communities and the BME Voluntary Sector in Wales.

Chwarae Teg

http://www.chwaraeteg.com
Chwarae Teg designs and manages projects that help women overcome these obstacles and play a bigger role in the Welsh economy.

Minority Rights Group International

www.minorityrights.org

FINANCE

ABCUL Credit Unions

www.abcul.org
The credit union site for England, Scotland & Wales.

Big Lottery

http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/wales
BIG hands out half the good causes money from the National Lottery.

Charity Bank

http://www.charitybank.org/index.html
Affordable loans and advice for charities and community enterprises.

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/
Their mission is to lead the way in coalfields regeneration and to restore healthy, prosperous and sustainable communities.

Credit Unions in Wales

http://www.walescoop.com/site/template.asp
Good practice and technical assistance.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/index.html
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent grantmaking foundations in the UK.

LankellyChase Foundation

http://www.lankellychase.org.uk
The LankellyChase Foundation is the amalgamation of two grantmaking trusts, the Lankelly Foundation and the Chase Charity.

UnLtd Wales

http://www.unltd.org.uk/
UnLtd is a charitable organisation set up by seven leading organisations that promote social entrepreneurship

Welsh European Funding Office

http://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk
WEFO is responsible for administering European Structural Funds in Wales.

WCVA Grants & Loans

http://www.wcva.org.uk/grants
They give voluntary organisations access to sources of funding managed within the voluntary sector, strengthening their independence from other sectors. WCVA manages a range of grant schemes as well as a loan package that support local voluntary organisations, communities and volunteers throughout Wales.

GOVERNANCE

Common Purpose

http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk
Common Purpose runs educational programmes and activities for leaders of all ages, sectors and backgrounds.

GOVERNMENT

National Assembly for Wales

www.wales.gov.uk
The National Assembly for Wales is the representative body with legislative powers in devolved areas. It has sixty elected members and meets in the Senedd.

UK Statutory Instruments

www.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm
Secondary legislation – you will need to know the number of the relevant Statutory Instrument.

The EU in the United Kingdom

www.cec.org.uk
European Commission Representation in the UK.

HOUSING

TPAS Cymru

http://www.tpascymru.org.uk/
TPAS Cymru is the leading tenant participation organisation in Wales.,

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Improvement and Development Agency

www.idea.gov.uk

Local Govt Information Unit

www.lgiu.gov.uk

Welsh Local Government Association

http://www.wlga.gov.uk/
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) represents the interests of local government and promotes local democracy in Wales.

PARTNERSHIPS

Business in the Community

http://www.bitc.org.uk/
BITC inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.

Institute for Public Policy Review

www.ippr.org.uk
Website of the Institute for Public Policy Review (and material on public private partnerships).

Link Wales

www.links-wales.org.uk
Bringing together the learning disabled support community

Partnerships Online

www.partnerships.org.uk
Information on how to use the web to build networks and benefit communities.

Triodos Bank

http://www.triodos.co.uk
Triodos Bank finances companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage the development of socially responsible and innovative business.

Unity Bank

http://www.unity.uk.com
Providing banking and membership services to the trade union, charity, voluntary, credit union and membership organisation sectors.

PLAY

Play Wales

http://www.playwales.org.uk
Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru is the national organisation for children's play in Wales.

PROCUREMENT

Nearbuyou

www.nearbuyou.co.uk
Nearbuyou is a national trading network for social enterprises and those that wish to trade with them. It provides a set of tools for truly effective social trading.

Sell2Wales

https://www.sell2wales.co.uk/index.html
Sell2Wales is an initiative from the Welsh Development Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government that aims to help small and medium companies work successfully with public sector clients.

Value Wales

http://www.wlga.gov.uk/content.php
Value Wales (Procurement)’s principle services include advice, guidance and support on best practice. It also undertakes a role in negotiating all-Wales contracts.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Planning Aid

http://www.planning-aid-wales.org/
Planning Aid Wales is the only independent organisation in Wales that provides advice on the planning system.

Royal Town Planning Institute

http://wales.rtpi.org.uk/
Advancing the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

http://www.rics.org/.
Is a membership organisation for professionals involved in land, property, construction and environmental issues.

PUBLICATIONS

Community Matters

www.communitymatters.org.uk
The UK Federation of Community Organisations.

Development Trust Association Publications

http://www.dta.org.uk/resources/publications/
Publications for sale and other free resources available on DTA website.

New Economics Foundation

www.neweconomics.org
The leading independent think tank involved in the development of a fairer and more sustainable economy.

New Sector

www.newsector.co.uk
Aims to promote the principles and practice of democratic enterprise, common ownership, co-operation and community control within the social economy.

New Start

http://www.newstartmag.co.uk/
Provide news, comment and analysis for all concerned with regeneration, physical, economic and social, and to stimulate debate and discussion of policy.

Regeneration & Renewal

http://www.regen.net
Regeneration & Renewal is a weekly title for people involved in housing and regeneration across the UK.

Social Enterprise

http://www.socialenterprisemag.co.uk/
Providing accessible, comprehensive news and practical help for everyone interested in social enterprise.

Social Enterprise Coalition

http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
SEC is the UK's national body for social enterprise.

REGENERATION

www.regen.net
The information network for regeneration partnerships.

WCVA

http://www.wcva.org.uk
A range of publications for the voluntary sector.

RESEARCH

Community Enterprise Wales

http://www.communityenterprisewales.com
Community Enterprise Wales is the network for organisations and individuals who are committed to developing community enterprise in Wales.

Institute of Public Policy Research

www.ippr.org.uk
The Institute for Public Policy Research is a think tank, producing research and innovative policy ideas for a just, democratic and sustainable world.

The Institute of Welsh Affairs

http://www.iwa.org.uk/about_us/about_us.htm
Is an independent think-tank, which acts as a bridge between public policy makers, the academic community, business and non-profit organisations.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

www.jrf.org.uk
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is of the largest social policy research and development charities in the UK.

New Economics Foundation

http://www.neweconomics.org/
NEF is an independent think-and-do tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being.

National Centre for Social Research

www.natcen.ac.uk
The website of the National Centre for Social Research – the largest independent social research institute in Britain.

RURAL

DTA Publication: Taking root: stories of rural community enterprise from the DTA

http://www.dta.org.uk
'Taking root: stories of rural community enterprise from the DTA.’ The publication focuses on the tremendous range of enterprising rural and semi-rural initiatives.

LEADER+ in Wales

http://www.countryside.wales.gov.uk/fe/master.asp
LEADER is the EU’s initiative for rural development.

The Plunkett Foundation

http://www.plunkett.co.uk/
The Plunkett Foundation is an educational charity, which supports the development of rural group enterprise world-wide.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

AMCAN

http://www.amcan.org.uk/
Amcan is an IT-based social enterprise, established to help other not-for-profit organisations and charities focus their business.

Community Enterprise Wales

http://www.communityenterprisewales.com
Community Enterprise Wales is the network for organisations and individuals who are committed to developing community enterprise in Wales.

Development Trust Association

www.dta.org.uk
The Development Trusts Association is the UK wide community regeneration and enterprise network in England.

Menter a Busnes

http://www.menterabusnes.com
An economic development company, established in 1989, to develop enterprise in its widest context, and business in particular, as part of the Welsh culture.

Social Enterprise Strategy (Wales)

http://new.wales.gov.uk
The Welsh Assembly Government's 3-year strategy to encourage, develop and sustain social enterprises.

Social Enterprise Coalition

http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/
SEC provides a national platform for showcasing the benefits of social enterprise.

Social Enterprise Partnership

http://www.sepgb.co.uk/
The Social Enterprise Partnership implements infrastructure and systems development, capacity building, research and development for the social enterprise sector in the UK.

Social Firms Wales

http://www.socialfirmswales.co.uk
Social Firm Wales is a business set up specifically to create employment for disabled people.

UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF)

www.uksif.org.
Promotes and encourage the development and positive impact of socially responsible investment amongst UK based investors.

Wales Co-operative Centre

http://www.walescoop.com
The Wales Co-operative Centre is a development agency for co-operative businesses.

SOCIAL INCLUSION

Social Justice- Welsh (Assembly Government)

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/socialjustice/
Social Justice is about every one of us having the chances and opportunities to make the most of our lives and use our talents to the full.

SOCIAL ACCOUNTING

Social Accouting Network

http://www.socialauditnetwork.org.uk/
Support social accounting as the preferred means whereby organisations operating in the community, social economy and public sectors report on their social, environmental and economic performance and impact.

Also contact DTA Wales for information on social accounting in Wales.

STATISTICS

National Statistics Office

www.statistics.gov.uk
Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level. Summaries and detailed data releases are published free of charge.

Wales Index Multiple Deprivation 2008

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/statistics/wimd2008/
Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation has been a joint project between the Statistical Directorate of the Welsh Assembly Government and the Local Government Data Unit.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable Development Scheme ( Welsh Assembly Government)

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/sustainabledevelopment/

Sustainable Development Commission

www.sd-commission.gov.uk
Home to the Government’s Sustainable Development Commission.

New Economics Foundation

www.neweconomics.org
The leading independent think tank involved in the development of a fairer and more sustainable economy.

Sustainable Development

www.sustainable-development.gov.uk
The Government’s dedicated website for all things sustainable.

World Wildllife Fund – Ecological Footprint

http://www.wwf.org.uk/researcher/issues/footprint/index.asp
The Ecological Footprint is one way of measuring how our lifestyles impact not only on the planet, but also on other people. It calculates how much productive land and sea is needed to feed us and provide all the energy.

TRAINING

Regen School Wales

http://www.regenschoolwales.org.uk/index.asp
Delivering a unique and inspirational learning experience that develops skills and knowledge in regeneration across Wales.

Work Force Hub ( previously Voluntary Skills Council)

http://www.ukworkforcehub.org.uk/
The information website on learning and workforce development for staff, trustees & volunteers.

Wales Co-operative Centre

http://www.walescoop.com
The Wales Co-operative Centre provide training that is accessible and appropriate to the social economy in Wales.

Participation Cymru

http://www.wcva.org.uk/policy/index.cfm
Participation Cymru is a project that aims to provide support, information and training on issues around participation, consultation and facilitation to the public, private and voluntary sector.

VOLUNTEERING

Welsh Council for Voluntary Action

http://www.wcva.org.uk/
WCVA is the voice of the voluntary sector in Wales.

Community Service Volunteers

http://www.csv.org.uk/
CSV involves people in high quality volunteering and learning opportunities that tackle real need and enrich lives.

Community Service Volunteers

http://www.cwvys.org.uk/en/index.asp
The Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services.

Timebank UK

http://www.timebank.org.uk/index.php
TimeBank is a national charity inspiring and connecting people to share and give time. TimeBank appeals to people like you who know that their time and skills are in demand.