Support, advice and networking for voluntary and community groups

The links below will help you find support, advice and networking opportunities.

General information and useful resources

The Charity Commission registers and regulates charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence.
Charity Excellence Framework allows you to health check your charity in half a day, with access to the largest resource base in the sector and the only COVID funder database. Everything you need in one place and everything is free.
Climate Change - Community Directory contains grants, support and information for community groups to help identify opportunities to help transition to net zero. They are grouped into four main categories: National funding, Local funding, Support and Information.
Code of Good Governance for the Voluntary and Community Sector is a practical tool to help charities and their trustees develop high standards of governance.
Community Accounting Plus is a charity set up to help other voluntary and community organisations manage themselves well in all areas of accounting and finance.
Community Friendly Nottinghamshire understands that power resides within the community. This Facebook page is a space to help build local relationships and ignite a passion in residents to address concerns and support Nottinghamshire communities to flourish by providing up-to-date community news, events, training and funding.
Community Re-Paint Nottinghamshire work with community organisations, local authorities, housing associations, and retailers to collect leftover, reusable paint and redistribute it into communities in need.
Do-it.org is a national volunteering database which can be used by organisations to advertise for volunteers or by the public to search for volunteer roles.
My Community offer a range of help and advice, from funding tips to volunteer management support.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) represent and support voluntary organisations of all sizes, providing guidance on governance, training and practical tools and resources.
Notts Help Yourself is a directory of local and national organisations providing services in Nottinghamshire.
Self Help UK helps promote, support and encourage Self Help Groups, both locally in Nottinghamshire and nationwide.
Small Charities Coalition support small charities to access the skills, tools and information they need to get going.
The Good Trustee Guide (easy-read) provides comprehensive information about a trustee's role, and guidance on developing an effective trustee board.
Volunteering Solutions produce training resources and materials for volunteers and support staff.