Third Sector Products and Services
GuideStar Data Services is the acknowledged integrated source of data and analysis of the Third Sector in England and Wales.
Office of the Third Sector - opens new browser window.
As part of the Cabinet Office, the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) works across government to support an environment for the sector (voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, charities, cooperatives and mutuals) to campaign for change, deliver public services, promote social enterprise and strengthen communities.
Charities in the news
Third Sector Magazine - opens new browser window.
A weekly news magazine for managers and professionals working for charities and those interested in charities and the voluntary and community sector.
An online listing of up and coming charity campaigns.
Civil Society Media provides essential information for charity employees and trustees through a range of high quality magazines and websites.
Looking for funding
Directory of Social Change - opens new browser window.
The Directory of Social Change provides information and publishes many books including directories listing grant-making trusts, corporate funders and government grant schemes.
Funderfinder - opens new browser window.
Funderfinder provides information on charitable trusts that provide grants.
Researching Charities
Working for a Charity
workSMART - opens new browser window
The TUC website WorkSMART aims to provide people with information about companies (that are also charities) they work for, helping them to get the best out of the world of work.
www.ethicalcareers.org - opens new browser window
The Ethical Careers Online Guide is a comprehensive guide on working in charities, ethical and environmental careers. Living a socially responsible lifestyle is more popular than ever and increasingly people want their working life to reflect their values.
Sources of advice for individuals
www.turn2us.org.uk - opens new browser window
Turn2us provides individuals in need of financial support with details of benefits and grants available to them from both statutory and voluntary organisations.
Promoting charity transparency and accountability
www.impactcoalition.org.uk - opens new browser window
The ImpACT Coalition promotes better public understanding of how charities work
and the benefits they bring to society through improving accountability, clarity
and transparency.