Links
Useful links to organisations and websites
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 | The Department for Communities and Local Government funds the Take Part network as part of its policy to promote community empowerment |
 | Community Development Foundation A non-departmental public body supported by DCLG and the leading source of intelligence, guidance and delivery on community development in England and across the UK. |
 | Community Development Exchange The UK-wide membership organisation for community development. |
 | An independent consultancy specialising in community engagement, community development and active citizenship, based in the West Midlands. |
 | Community Matters is the nationwide federation for community associations and similar organisations, with more than 1100 member organisations across the UK. Originally established as the National Federation of Community Associations in 1945, Community Matters has played a key role in promoting and supporting action by ordinary people in response to social, educational and recreational needs in their neighbourhoods and communities. |
 | The Scottish Executive agency, working with others to ensure decent housing and strong communities across Scotland. |
dfes | Department of Education and Skills The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all. Its policy responsibilities include adult learning. |
 | Community Audit and Evaluation Centre The Community Audit and Evaluation Centre undertakes participatory research and evaluations of services and organisations for example Local Authorities, Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Partnerships, Health Care Trusts, the Private and Voluntary Sector. |
 | The Learning and Skills Council’s aim is to make England better skilled and more competitive. Its goal is to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to make sure we have a workforce that is of world-class standards. |
 | The Lincolnshire Citizenship Network (Take Part East Midlands) The Network is working to enable citizens to take an active, reflective and critical role in the community. It encourages reflective practice among individuals, groups and communities. By knowing, understanding and reflecting on how we are learning to learn about decision making processes, the Network supports citizens to have a voice and effective role in their communities. |
 | The National Council for Voluntary Organisations The largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England with sister councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
 | The government’s Together We Can campaign to increase community engagement and create opportunities for people to influence the decisions that affect their quality of life. |
Active Learning for Active Citizenship - South Yorkshire Busy and informative site with ideas, resources and views on citizenship issues in South Yorkshire. | |
 | Workers Educational Association The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is the UK’s largest voluntary provider of adult education. Ever since it was founded in 1903, in order to support the educational needs of working men and women, the WEA has maintained its commitment to provide access to education and learning for adults from all backgrounds, and in particular those who have previously missed out on education. |
