Useful Websites
last updated at 09.05.11
Free Web Builder from BT
BT has launched BT Community Web kit - a free, easy to use service to create a website for your charity or community group. For full details go to www.btck.co.uk.
Community Mission website: Church Health Check Resource
Has links straight to new stories and resources and a brand new tool to help identify key steps for healthy, community-transforming churches and projects. http://www.communitymission.org.uk/resources/practical_tools/
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Enterprise resources
Useful website for groups trying to diversify income through trading activity, includes local case studies. See: www.steppinguptoenterprise.org.uk
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Charity Builder - a FREE Resource
Charity Builder is a new online service to help you become compliant quickly and easily. The service includes human resources, health and safety, insurance and volunteering. The website is interactive helping you to create essential documents such as staff contracts, staff handbooks and policies. It also prompts you with checklists to ensure you are compliant. The service is FREE to all charities and community groups. To join simply register online by visiting their website http://www.charitybuilderuk.com/
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Local community websites:
Why not make sure things you do for a wider audience are posted on line using a local community website? See: http://www.thestuff.org.uk/localinfo.php This list has been compiled on ‘the stuff’ website which is aimed at disabled young people.
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Publicise your event
Advertise your fun day, holiday club or family friendly activity to the ‘What’s on’ pages on Net Mums website see: http://www.netmums.com/whatson/
Affordable Websites for local groups - coming soon from High Peak CVS and Digital Umbrella
We are all aware of the many advantages of having a good online presence for your group, but the cost of a bespoke website can make it difficult for small Voluntary and Community Groups to set up. There are free online templates but these are often impersonal and can sometimes be more difficult to work with. Digital Umbrella (the High Peak CVS-owned Charity Professional Web Design agency) have put together an affordable Charity Website Package aimed specifically at small charities which cost under £1,000. Digital Umbrella can also do you a single holding page if you just need an online presence showing your contact details. If you interested tel Rachel on 01663 736432 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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New Next Step Website – www.next-step.org/ (Domestic Abuse)
The new Next Step website is now available, loaded with information, advice and other agency contact information - organisations also able to help you. Next Step services are available to men and women.
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Working with other Agencies
Next Step has a new secure email for referrals which is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you work for an agency, for which it would be useful to add a link, then please contact this email address.
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One East Midlands produces a summary of community & local government spending cuts
Community and Local Government has given more details about spending cuts across all local authorities. The announcement can be found at www.communities.gov.uk. One East Midlands has produced a summary of the cuts, see www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/news.php?readmore=852
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Social Enterprise in East Midlands
New website containing case studies, resources and relevant information see: www.steppinguptoenterprise.org.uk/
Predictions website for 3 main political parties using analysis of polls www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/homepage.html
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Calendar Check
New website designed to help organisers plan their events more effectively and boost fundraising potential by avoiding clashes with other high profile occasions. Organisers can search for competing charitable events and, having selected the perfect date, can simply upload details of their own event for free. Calendar Check also offers a means of directly communicating with supporters and creating greater awareness for their fundraising efforts. Visit: www.calendarcheck.co.uk
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Relate help for parents
Relate have created a new interactive website for parents, families and professionals. It includes an interactive family mapping tool, live free confidential chat with a Relate counsellor six days a week, a library of information and resources as well as videos and other tools to help families and parents. Click on website to find out more www.relateforparents.org.uk
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Families First
e-newsletter produced by Mothers Union for those interested in families / family life. To subscribe to this e-newsletter email:
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or sign up via their website:
www.familiesfirstmagazine.com/FamiliesFirst/Contact_Us/
Newsletter/Newsletter_Sign_Up.html
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Links Council for Voluntary Service and Action Ltd Find a venue with a few clicks
Useful website advertising venues in Derbyshire available for meetings, training, events and other purposes. www.linkscvs.org.uk/. If you have a venue email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel: 01246 274844.
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OpenBritain
OpenBritain is a new website with loads of information on disabled accessible accommodation, places to eat and service providers. For the guide, Openbritain 2010, and website see: www.openbritain.net
