Action Research by, in and for Communities (ARC)
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ARC is a clearly written, practical, guide for community and voluntary groups carrying out research in and with their communities.
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They Work For You→
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Find out how your elected representative has been voting and read statements they have made.
Read MoreThe Poverty Alliance
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The Poverty Alliance works alongside people experiencing poverty to influence policies at local and national level that will have an impact on poverty.
Read MoreScottish Parliament
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. From starting a petition to giving your views to a committee, there are a few different ways to have your voice heard by the Scottish Parliament.
Read MoreFind your MP→
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Find your MP and learn more about MPs, including details of their parliamentary career and contact information.
Read MoreThe Community Foundation (Northern Ireland)
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The Community Foundation in Northern Ireland provides an online toolkit civic innovation tools with useful introductions to a range of methods for getting local people more involved in decision making.
Read MoreCampaigning and influencing
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NCVO has a section on its website on campaigning, with links to further resources.
Read MoreAxis of Influence
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The Axis of Influence is a resource aimed at community groups and networks who want to expand their influence on other practitioners and agencies.
Read MoreLearning, Evaluation and Planning (LEAP)
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Developed by Scottish Community Development Centre, LEAP takes you through a 5-step planning and evaluation cycle that can be used to support a partnership approach to achieving change and improvement in the quality of community life.
Read MoreVolunteering Matters
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Volunteering Matters' Action Earth grant allows groups to apply for grants of between £50-250 to run environmental activities that will protect Scotland’s green spaces.
Read MoreUnity Lottery→
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Through joining Unity Lottery, a proportion of money spent by your community members on this lottery will go directly to your group.
Read MoreTesco Community Grants→
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Tesco Community Grants funds community projects across the UK helping to fight holiday hunger, tackle mental health, support young people, host community events and more.
Read MorePeople’s Health Trust→
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People’s Health Trust funds good causes with money raised through The Health Lottery. The Trust's Active Communities fund offers funding to community groups.
Read MoreNeighbourly→
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Neighbourly is an online platform that connects community projects with businesses that want to help. Community organisations can enter their details so that potential donors can find them.
Read MoreThe National Lottery Community Fund
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The National Lottery Community Fund is worth checking to see what grants are available for community organisations, including for supporting people during the cost of living crisis.
Read MoreJust Giving
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JustGiving enables you to raise funds online. You can have your own funding page and use tools such as crowdfunding. JustGiving charges a small % of all donations.
Read MoreEquality Network
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The Equality Network is a leading national charity working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights in Scotland
Read MoreFoundation Scotland→
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Foundation Scotland distributes a range of funding, much of it directed at community groups and organisations.
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