Resources

Rural Forums and Useful Information

Rural futures - A website dedicated to delivering economic and environmental development in rural areas
Yorkshire and Humber Rural Affairs Forum - Is a collection of organisations with a vested interest in representing the views and concerns of rural people in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
Yorkshire and Humber Rural Affairs Forum - Is a collection of organisations with a vested interest in representing the views and concerns of rural people in the Yorkshire and the Humber.
Rural Service Network - Is a membership organisation devoted to safeguarding and improving services in rural communities across England

UK National Statistics - A one stop website for a range of UK statistics.
Yorkshire Futures - Provides data and statistics specific to Yorkshire and The Humber.
Knowledge Bank - Contains a range of research conducted by, on behalf, or representing the Voluntary and Community Sector in the Yorkshire and Humber. The database is regularly being added to and groups are encouraged to submit their research.

Access funds - A subscription website dedicated to providing latest funding information from government, national lottery, charitable trusts and the EU.
Government funding - A subscription portal that gives the user access to government funding opportunities.
The Big Lottery Fund - Gives money to voluntary and community sector that help improve the health, education and the environment of their communities.

Improving Support - Brings together practical resources for those providing support to thirds sector organisations.
NAVCA - Is the national voice of the local third sector infrastructure in England. They aim to ensure that VCS groups are well served and supported.
Payment and Employment Rights Service - Have been funded by the Big Lottery to provide a free service to voluntary and community sector employers and employees throughout West Yorkshire. The aim of the project is to strengthen the Voluntary and Community Sector in West Yorkshire.
BEAT Climate Change - Supports community centres across West Yorkshire by offering practical ways of saving energy and helps community centre staff understand and manage their energy and water use.
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service (WYCAS) - Aim to develop the ability of voluntary and community sector organisations with charitable aims to manage their money more efficiently and effectively, enabling organisations to better attain the objectives that they set out to achieve.