Useful resources


The Change Team
www.nottinghamcvs-changeteam.co.uk
Based within the Council for Voluntary Service, the Change Team aim to build the capacity of voluntary & community organisations (VCOs), to deliver public services to bring about neighbourhood renewal.


do-it.org.uk
www.do-it.org.uk
Volunteering opportunities registered with the Volunteer Centre Nottingham are uploaded to this site and can be browsed online.  The site is UK-wide, but you can search by location/postcode/interests/type of work etc.

To register opportunities for promotion by the Volunteer Centre and get them onto do-it.org.uk, organisations should contact Dave on volunteeringdevelopment@nottinghamcvs.co.uk


Engage
www.engage-em.org.uk
Engage help the East Midlands voluntary and community sector influence policy development in the region, and help voluntary and community organisations to get over the barriers that prevent them from developing into strong and vibrant organisations.


Funder finder
www.funderfinder.org.uk
FunderFinder is a small UK charity producing software and other resources, mainly for grant-seekers, specialising in information and advice about charitable trusts and foundations that fund in the UK.


Nomad+
www.nomadplus.org.uk
NOMAD+ is a shared intelligence and policy resource committed to sharing data effectively and making associated resources such as reports more accessible. The website has information about One Nottingham and the Theme Partnerships.


Nottingham for Community
www.open4community.info/nottingham1
The community support funding website for the Nottingham area. Open4Community is a funding and support website for voluntary and community organisations. This portal provides you with comprehensive coverage of government, lottery, EU, non government and charitable trust funding opportunities in your area.


Nottinghamshire Community Foundation
www.nottscommunityfoundation.org.uk
Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is an independent charity, working as a “broker” between people who care about their local community and the wide range of groups who need their help in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. They give grants to local community and voluntary groups for projects that make a real difference to people’s quality of life in the city and across the county.


Voluntary Directory
www.voluntarydirectory.co.uk
The voluntary directory has been designed to help you with your search whether you are looking for voluntary work, training or simply want to access services. The website offers access to voluntary organisations operating in the Arboretum area, New Basford, Sherwood Rise, Forest Fields, Hyson Green, Lenton Triangle, Radford and The Park.


Volunteering England
www.volunteering.org.uk
Volunteering England's online Good Practice Bank and Information Sheets www.volunteering.org.uk/managingvolunteers/ has lots of useful resources and templates for individuals and organisations working with volunteers.