This page contains links to external organisations. Although most of these links are to organisations that are considered to be respected and recognised organisations, VAL can accept no responsibilities for any content or views reflected in these sites.

National Organisations

• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
• National Association of Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)
• Charity Commission specific links

National Initiatives

• The Compact
• Improving Support

Regional Organisations

• London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)
• London Funders

Neighbouring CVSs

• Bromley - Community Links Bromley
• Greenwich - Greenwich Action for Voluntary Service
• Southwark - Community Action Southwark

Lewisham Council

• Lewisham Council
• Volunteering and Voluntary Organisations
• Funding and Support for Voluntary Sector Organisation
• GRANTnet
• Current Consultations

Operating in a Downturn

• A-Z of recession support
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
• Charities Aid Foundation - Financial Crisis Helpline

Funding Websites

Small Funds

• Awards for All
• Capital Community Foundation (includes Grassroots Grants and other schemes applicable to Lewisham).

Commissioning and Procurement

• ACEVO factsheets on commissioning and procurement. RECOMMENDED READING
• Futurebuilders have a page of resources giving details of where to find public sector contracts
• LVSC Commissioniing and Proceurement Page, see the links at the bottom of the page
• Tendering for Care Guide to tendering and procurement.

Other Websites

Human Resources (HR)

• HRBank (NCVO) contains a selection of job descriptions and policies donated by voluntary and community organisations.