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Charities Aid Foundation - Independent charity providing products and services to other charities in the UK and internationally.

Charity Challenge - Company specialising in organising tours and special events for people wishing to raise money for charity.

Charitybuyer.com - Guide to goods and services for the UK voluntary sector with articles, tips, supplier ratings and reviews to help you choose.

Design Aid - A registered charity providing free graphic design and desk-top publishing services to charitable organisations and projects. Portfolio, design tips, history and contact information.

Free Web Hosting for UK Charities - Free web hosting for UK Charities and non profit making originations. 50MB of web space, dynamic pages (PHP), FTP access, 350 mb/month traffic, CGI facility, web forwarding, password protected site statistics and email support.

Funding Information - Service exclusively dedicated to the needs of UK voluntary organisations, charities and local authorities.

Fundraising - Information and news for UK charity fundraisers.

Gerry Beldon Independent Fundraising - Provides fundraising and management consultancy services for charities. Ideas, articles on charities, details of services and contact information.

IT For Charities - Directory of resources for UK charities and non-profit Organisations. Listings of web designers, PC recycling charities and companies that sell cheap or recycled PCs to charities.

Resources for the UK Voluntary Sector - Information, briefings, contacts on training, specialist suppliers, job opportunities, lobbying, legals for voluntary and community organizations.

Solutions - Computer Services for Charities - A computer services company staffed by IT professionals catering for the charity sector. Information on the company services and customers.

Webs for Charities - Providing free websites for small registered UK charities.

CharityHelp - Advice and support offered particularly for smaller charities. Information on grants and funds available, and on fundraising issues.

CharitySkills - Offers support for trustees and the voluntary sector. Online knowledge bank, forums, and information about training services.

Munro Promotions - Offers a selection of fudge and biscuits for fundraisers. Product details and advice.

Association of Charity Shops - Helps charities running charity shops in the UK to work together.

Charity Cheques - Information about tax-effective giving, and opportunity to request further information about a scheme operated by the Liverpool Council of Social Service (an independent charity operating nationwide).

Gift Aid arrangements - Simple explanation of new Gift Aid rules for UK taxpayers donating to charity.

Charities at Work - Raises funds for five UK charities: Help the Aged, British Red Cross, Scope, NSPCC, and RSPB through payroll deductions. Information on the scheme, particularly for employers, signup form and news, such as tax incentives.

Funderfinder - Develops and distributes software for individuals and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify funding sources. Includes online guidance to fundraising techniques and legalities.

SMS Aid - A free service linking charity fundraising to sending SMS advertising to mobile phones.

The Beehive - Web site of Hull Council for Voluntary Service offers help to voluntary and community groups working in the city with their fundraising, including searching for sources of funds and making applications for grants and donations.

ourpartnership.org.uk - Aims to facilitate partnership working within the voluntary sector, and between the voluntary and public sectors. A joint NCVO and Cabinet Office project.

The Moffat Charitable Trust - Offers grants to worthy causes in Scotland, UK Charities and community groups. Information about the trust, projects funded, and application details.

Class Telecommunications - Provider of telecoms solutions to the voluntary sector, with special discounts negotiated with NCVO. Details of their range of communications services and contact information.

CharitySpace.com - Website hosting service supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations. Includes details of their charity and business accounts, and support services.

askNCVO - Online resource on "best practice" for the UK voluntary sector, covering issues such as trustees, governance, employment law, finance, and campaigning.

Charities' Property Association - A group of charities and associated organisations which own and manage rural and urban property as investments. Details of services, newsletters and seminars for members.

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