Links to useful resources
Information and statistics
- National Statistics
Data on the economy, population and society
www.statistics.gov.uk - Communities and Local Government
Creating strong and prosperous communities
www.communities.gov.uk - Social Care Institute for Excellence
Free e-Learning resources on a range of family support issues
www.scie.org.uk - Directory of Social Change
Training, conferences and a newsletter for the VCF Sector
www.dsc.org.uk - The Compact
The agreement between the government and the third sector which outlines a way of working that improves their relationship for mutual advantage
www.wirral.gov.uk/my-services/community-and-living/voluntary-sector/compact
A summary of the Renewed Compact can be found here:
www.vcawirral.org.uk/index.php/compact.html
Trust and Funding Opportunities
- Charitable Trusts on Merseyide
Trusts and Grant Making bodies on Merseyside
www.merseytrusts.org.uk
- Government Funding
Access to Government Grants
www.governmentfunding.org.uk
- Merseyside Funding Portal
Online funding resource
www.mfip.org.uk - Trust Funding
Information about grant making trusts
www.trustfunding.org.uk
- The Chest
Corporate Procurement site for Wirral Council and other North West local authorities
www.thechest.nwce.gov.uk/
