Guide All about councils and local authorities A brief overview of how councils work in the UK. What does a Local Authority do, and how are they different around the devolved nations…
Guide Bank accounts for groups Information about types of bank accounts for community groups. You need one to get money or grants. This tells you what you need to open…
Guide Creating a space for nature near you If you want to know how to get started in taking over a patch of green space, read this and watch the video from the young people of…
Guide Faith groups and lottery funding Find out about some of the faith groups in the UK and their religious position on gambling and lottery funds.
Guide Gift aid: can you claim it? Most of the community groups working in local areas aren't charities. But if you are, you can claim extra money on top of donations…
Guide Health and safety for community groups Liability means that you are responsible for something or someone. If someone on your project, or visiting your project, gets hurt, are…
Guide How to find funding? General hints and tips for finding funding for your projects. What you need to think about when you want to find money for your project…
Guide How to manage your group’s accounts Finance and accounting can be daunting when you set up a community group. This guide explains the basics and points you to other great…
Guide How to contact your MP, MS, MLA or MSP This guide explains how to find your MP and how to get in touch with them.
Guide How to comment on planning developments People need housing - that is a fact. People need clean, safe, suitable places to live. But this doesn't have to cause problems for…
Guide How to run a fundraising event Here are some hints if you are thinking of running a fundraising event. There are some ideas to help you get started.
Guide How to apply for funding What do you need to do when you are thinking of applying for funding. Hints and tips for making an application!
