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Action for Communities in Rural England (ACRE) |
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ACRE is the national umbrella of the Rural Community
Action Network, of which RCAN is a part, operating
at national, regional and local level in support of
rural communities across the country. It aims to
ensure that the rural community sector is
sustainable and well connected to policy and
decision-makers. |
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Charity Commission |
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Provides operational guidance on the management of
village halls, as well as all you need to know about
meeting the requirements of the Charity Commission. |
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Community Accounting Plus |
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This website provides information for voluntary
organisations on a whole range of issues. As well as
accounting and book keeping, there are useful
resources on employment law. The organisation also
runs training.
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Community Matters |
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Community Matters is the National Federation for
Community Organisations. It aims to ensure that
communities are active, sustainable and valued. It
provides guidance on latest policy and legislation
developments, as well as advice and training. |
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Department
for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
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DEFRA has a dedicated set of pages entitled "Community
Halls for Rural People". The site aims to raise
awareness of available funding and advice sources
for village halls and other community buildings, and
to provide useful contacts.
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Local Authorities District and Borough
Councils can provide additional advice and
information on a wide range of topics including
environmental health, planning, economic
development/regeneration, and community safety:
Nottinghamshire County Council's website may
also be of use for information on children and young
people an business development. |
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Newark
and Sherwood Community Action Network (N&S CAN) |
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N&S CAN provides networking opportunities for
voluntary groups, including events, funding
information, and campaigning on issues relevant to
its members. |
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Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire
(RCAN) |
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RCAN is the primary rural development organisation
working across Nottinghamshire, providing specialist
rural knowledge and intelligence to influence and
advocate on behalf of Nottinghamshire's rural
communities. This site details the projects run by
the organisation and the assistance they provide to
rural communities. |
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Sandy Adirondack |
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Useful site providing legal updates for voluntary
organisations and a voluntary sector legal handbook,
including how to set up and run an organisation,
governance, employment law, health and safety, and
finance. |
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