www.inkinddirect.org A free service, available to all charities, that provides goods rather than cash. It enables charities to stretch limited budgets by only paying a handling charge, which includes delivery, for the goods.
www.reachskills.org.uk A website to find volunteers with the right management, professional, technical or business expertise to meet the specific needs of voluntary organisations.
www.london.gov.uk/volunteer/ A free service for London charities and voluntary groups looking for help from volunteers. Opportunities are conveniently sorted by postcode and by sector.
www.gumtree.com This free classified advertising service for Londoners includes sections on volunteering opportunities, items for sale and also free unwanted items.
www.communitymatters.org.uk/Resources/ Guidance notes on managing community organisations and activities, including matters relating to buildings, employment, health and safety, taxation and utilities.
www.cuf.org.uk/resourcesindex.aspx Just Employment, from the Church Urban Fund, is a comprehensive guide to employing volunteers and staff in faith-based social-action projects. It includes guidance on recruiting and managing staff and volunteers, case studies and examples and a wide range of template forms.
www.smartresources.org A fairly new website, supported by Red Ochre, that aims to provide information, services and products for the voluntary community with references and links to other appropriate organisations. Some areas are still being developed. The site includes regular, useful updates and there is also a subscription based e-newsletter.
www.businesslink.gov.uk/finance This site for new and small to medium sized businesses includes information on many other business related topics including financial management, taxation, debt recovery, employment issues and training courses as well on raising business finance.
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