Useful Websites

Funding Bodies 

Some useful websites of funders with aims in line with the Voluntary Action Fund’s priorities.

Big Lottery Fund

http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/

The Robertson Trust

www.therobertsontrust.org.uk

Lloyds TSB foundation for Scotland

www.fundingthefuture.org.uk

The LankellyChase Foundation

http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/

Esme Fairbairn Foundation

www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk

Comic Relief

www.comicrelief.com

Other useful contacts

Volunteer Development Scotland

National centre for membership, resources and services for volunteering organisations.
www.vds.org.uk

Volunteer Centres Network

Volunteering opportunities and contact details of local volunteer centres across Scotland.
www.volunteerscotland.info

Central Registered Body in Scotland

The national clearing house for disclosures for volunteers and voluntary sector workers.
www.crbs.org.uk

Investing in Volunteers

New quality standard for all organisations that involve volunteers in their work.
www.investinginvolunteers.org.uk

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The national body representing the voluntary sector.
www.scvo.org.uk

Scottish Mentoring Network

www.scottishmentoringnetwork.co.uk

Volunteering Strategy

www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications

Befriending Network Scotland

www.befriending.co.uk

Evaluation Support Scotland

Scotland's top evaluation support team, providing easy to understand information and advice.

www.evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk

Charities Evaluation Service

Has good information and advice on quality and evaluation systems.  We recommend the free downloads.

www.ces-vol.org.uk