Useful Links
There are a range of organisations out there that can offer further support, advice, information or funding. Here are a few:
National organisations:
Children’s Play Information Service - The (CPIS) is a specialist information resource providing information on many aspects of children's play, focusing on school-age children. CPIS is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and forms part of NCB's Library and Information Service.
Play Wales – National Play organisation for Wales, lots of useful information and downloads on policy and practice.
Play England (formerly known as Children’s Play Council) - Play England provides advice and support to promote good practice, and works to ensure that the importance of play is recognised by policy makers, planners and the public.
Play Link - Playlink aims both to create 'playable spaces' with its Designs for Play service; and to address the policy and practice issues that affect the planning and delivery of best possible play opportunities for children and – of massive importance – young people.
Children’s Rights Alliance for England – Organisation which promotes the rights of children and young people.
Connexions – Useful information and advice relating to youth.
Local Organisations:
London Play – Play umbrella agency for the capital which supports Play Associations and campaigns for play.
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
LBHF council website
LBHF Family Information Service
Council-run service that provides information on a variety of services and facilities for children and their families
CAVSA
CaVSA's mission is to promote and strengthen the voluntary and community sector in Hammersmith & Fulham in all its diversity by working both strategically for and directly with local groups in all their forms, from individuals to local branches of national organisations.
Voluntary Sector Related Organisations:
Directory of Social Change (DSC) - Training, books, and all sorts of help for the voluntary sector.
www.dsc.org.uk
London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) - Training, resource centre and helpful staff
www.lvsc.org.uk
Charity Commission - Much less intimidating than you’d expect. Lots and lots of documents available online, and the helpline people are friendly.
www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Charities Aid Foundation – Range of support for charities.
www.cafonline.org
The Capital Community Foundation - An independent charitable foundation supporting
good causes in London. Our aim is to make it easier for Londoners to bring about positive social change.
www.capitalcf.org.uk/index.php
National Council for Voluntary Organisations - A vibrant voluntary and community sector deserves a strong voice and the best support. Our Mission is to be that support and voice. The NCVO is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary sector.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Useful Information Sites:
The Poverty Site - useful information on indices of deprivation (for funding bids)
www.poverty.org.uk
Guardian Newspaper - useful articles to use as evidence, and lots of good links.
www.guardian.co.uk
Computers for Charities – Free or cheap computers for registered charities.
www.computersforcharities.co.uk
Neighbourhood Renewal unit – Useful information about local support and change by Local Government.
www.neighbourhood.gov.uk
For further funding links and information check out our Funding page.
