Charities and Voluntary Sector
CAF Charities Aid Foundation
Information and advice from the Charities Aid Foundation about giving to charities by individuals and companies and also advice for charities about raising funds.
http:/// www.cafonline.org/ default.aspx
Charity Commission
The Charity Commission 'registers and regulates charities in England and Wales'. Click 'View the Register of Charities' to search for basic details on registered charities by name and keyword. Also find guidance on setting up a charity and information about charity requirements.
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Directgov: Charities
Information on: types of charity, how to become and set up a charity, trustees and applying for funding.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/ en/ HomeAndCommunity/ Gettinginvolvedinyourcommunity/ Charities/ index.htm