Charities

Guidestar UK

A single, easily accessible source of detailed information about every charity and voluntary organisation in the UK.

Charity Commission

Regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Includes a searchable database of UK charities.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

The NCVO is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. Services include a freephone HelpDesk, information networks, events and publications, and good practice information on everything from trusteeship to employment law.

Charity Facts

Information on fundraising and charitable giving which aims to give independent details about how charities are run and how fundraising works.

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)

The CAF puts donors in control of their giving, and helps charities make the most of what they get. Includes Charity Net which provides links to a wide range of organisations providing support for the charity sector.

Directory of Social Change (DSC)

The DSC provides information and training to UK voluntary and community organisations. It also publishes many books, including directories of grant-making trusts, corporate funders and government grant schemes.

Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) - Charitable Trusts

The Association of Charitable Trusts website includes the directory of UK Trusts and grant-making foundations.