Useful contacts

Charity Commission for England and Wales

The Charity Commission for England and Wales is the statutory body which regulates and advises charities. The Charity Commission has a wide range of leaflets and guidance notes for charities. Their website includes a searchable register of all charities in England and Wales.

Tel: 0870 333 0123.

www.charitycommission.gov.uk

Funding Information North East (FINE)

FINE is an organisation that researches potential sources of funding for the voluntary and community sector in the North East region. There a wealth of information and advice on fund raising. It is now based within VONNE.

Tel: (0191) 233 2000

www.vonne.org.uk

Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (VONNE)

VONNE is the regional voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisation for North East England. It facilitates links between voluntary and community groups and other relevant bodies, and promotes the role and potential of the sector in regional matters.

Tel: 0191 233 2000.

www.vonne.org.uk

National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)

National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service is a network of over 350 CVS and other local voluntary and community organisations throughout England. They support and advise community and voluntary sector organsations.

Tel: 0114 278 6636.

www.navca.org.uk