- The Royal Agricultural Society of England - http://www.rase.org.uk/
Charity devoted to the advancement of British agriculture through good science and stewardship. Organizers of the Royal Show, the Town and Country Festival and The Amateur Gardening Spring Show.
- RuralNet UK Rural Development Network - http://www.ruralnet.org.uk/
A network run by National Rural Enterprise Centre, an offshoot of The Royal Agricultural Society of England. Aims to create suport networks to help rural interests such as businesses. Online discussion "conferences", details of training services and other support available as well as contact information.
- National Rural Enterprise Centre - http://www.ruralnetuk.org.uk/
Part of the Communications Department of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. Aims to help rural communities improve their economies by providing research, consultancy and information transfer. Information about projects and initiatives, performed throughout the UK.
- Traveller Law Research Unit - http://www.cf.ac.uk/uwcc/claws/tlru/
Research and publication of Traveller-related legal issues; provide referral to UK-wide network of 'Traveller-friendly' legal practitioners and other service providers.
- Ethical Exchange - http://www.ethicalexchange.co.uk/
A directory made up of organisations which are managed according to ethical principles.
- National Appropriate Adult Network - http://www.appropriateadult.com/
Works to support agencies who provide appropriate adult services which aim to promote and protect the rights and interests of young people and vulnerable adults in police custody.
- Merchant Navy Officers - http://www.merchantnavyofficers.com/
Information about the British Merchant Marine. Includes history, current issues, collections of photographs and personal recollections.
- People for Action - http://www.peopleforaction.org.uk
National UK network of housing organisations, committed to ideas and actions that put influence and power into the hands of local people.
- Standing Council of the Baronetage - http://www.baronetage.org/
Organization maintaining records of baronetages throughout the United Kingdom. Rules, membership information, list of baronetcies to which no succession has been proven.
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) - http://www.rospa.com/cms/index.asp
Information about the organisation, its services and activities promoting accident prevention at work, home, driving, in school, on water and at leisure. Includes downloadable fact sheets.
- Action for Market Towns - http://www.towns.org.uk/
The national organisation dedicated to promoting the vitality and viability of small towns.
- Citizens Advice - http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
National network of Citizens Advice Bureaux. Provides assistance with legal problems, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and immigration.
- The Work Foundation - http://www.theworkfoundation.com/
Offer research, practical consultancy and constructive advocacy to make workplaces more effective, more successful and more fulfilling.
- The Save British Science Society - http://www.savebritishscience.org.uk/
Pressure group aiming to improve the scientific health of the UK. Includes information on aims, documents, campaigns, and activities.
- British Fellowship Club - http://www.bfc.org.tr
An association of current and past scholars who have studied in Britain with the help of the British Council.
- The Abbeyfield Society - http://www.abbeyfield.com/
UK organization providing sheltered housing in the voluntary sector.
- Open Spaces Society - http://www.oss.org.uk/
Organisation that works to protect common land and public rights of way.
- Anglia in Bloom - http://www.angliainbloom.co.uk
A floral and environmental competition for communities in the East Anglia region, linked to Britain in Bloom
- Town Crier of Guildford - http://www.angelfire.com/pa/crierandbeadle/
Town Crying and Town Criers in the United Kingdom and worldwide.
- CSMA - http://www.csma.uk.com
Private home, leisure and motoring organisation for people who have worked for the Civil Service or an organisation with its roots in the Civil Service. Details of membership benefits and other services.
- UrbanRegeneration - http://www.urban-regeneration.org/
Information-source for social landlords looking to regenerate run-down housing estates, to halt the spiral of decline and unpopular neighbourhoods and to improve the quality of life for residents.
- Royal African Society - http://www.royalafricansociety.org/
Promotes links and good relations with Africa.
- Community Channel - http://www.communitychannel.org/
Providing a digital television channel and interactive website for UK-based charities, community groups and voluntary organisations.
- Home Start International - http://www.home-start-int.org
Voluntary organisation which promotes the welfare of families with at least one child under school age. Includes organisation background, bulletin board, publications and links to country-specific pages.
- Dreamscheme - http://www.dreamscheme.org.uk/
Community youth development based on young people carrying out community based work projects for which they earn points, which can be exchanged for trips and activities. History, description, training and contact details.
- Institute for Philanthropy - http://www.instituteforphilanthropy.org.uk/
Aims to promote philanthropy via research, debate, publications and by encouraging the UK philanthropic sector. Includes research and study opportunities, areas of activity, newsletter, resources for philanthropic organizations, and contact information.
- UK Metric Association - http://www.ukma.org.uk/
Campaign group for "a single rational system of measurement." Aims and principles, history of UK metrification, metrication mews and links.
- UK Meeting Point - http://www.ukmeetingpoint.co.uk
A UK resource for people not tied to their computer. You can find places to visit and people to meet. This asset is constantly being added to by both the authors and the visitors
- On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey - http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/index.html
Aimed at children and young people, provides a guide to the culture, history and daily life of the UK. Includes facts, figures and quotations.
- The British Club Worldwide - http://www.britishclubworldwide.com/
News, humour and features for homesick British expatriates. Links, newsletters and membership information.
- Pro Venezuela Organization - http://www.proveo.org
Non-governmental UK organization promoting solutions for the social, educational, financial, political crisis of Venezuela. Information about human rights violations provided.
- The Association of Speakers Clubs - http://www.the-asc.org.uk/
Organization for people who want to improve their speaking skills. Conference information and finder for local clubs.
- mySociety.org - http://www.mysociety.org/
Builds websites which benefit the civic and community aspects of people's lives. News, FAQs, details of current projects, and how to get involved.
- Common Purpose - http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/
A networking, development and training organisation that works with civil society, business and political leaders. Information on vision, history, case studies and areas of operation.
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