Funding CentralWebsite for all third sector organisations, including community groups, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.
SkillsActiveSkillsActive creates a framework of qualifications, training and continuous professional development based on industry requirements and standards. They ensure that employers can access the right qualifications, based on those national standards that have been designed by employers, ensuring their workforce is appropriately trained and qualified.
Home AccessHome Access is a government drive that helps low-income families who currently lack access to a computer and/or internet to get online at home to support learning. If a child has difficulty using a computer because of a severe disability or a special educational need, they may be eligible for a tailor-made Home Access package based on a simple evaluation of their needs.
Go Kids Go- Independence through mobilityThis charity provides free courses to equip young wheelchair providers with the skills to become independently mobile so that they can enjoy the same activities as their able bodied peers
Shared Care NetworkThe Short Breaks Charity was founded by short break scheme organisers who felt a need for a co-ordinating national body to share information and promote good practice in this newly developing field. Today, Shared Care Network represents around 180 services UK wide providing family-based short breaks and other short break services to support disabled children and their families.
Whizz-Kidz A charity that is all about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood – at home, at school and at play. By providing them with customised mobility equipment, training, advice and life skills, they actually give them something much more important; the independence to be themselves. They make an immediate and life changing difference to their lives and their families.
Think Fathers Campaign Nationwide campaign which aims to stimulate a national public debate about fatherhood and raise awareness of the hugely valuable role fathers and father-figures can play in a child’s development - from the day they are born, and right through their lives.
talkaboutautism.org.uk An online autism community hosted by TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education. This site has been created for parents and carers of children with autism to share their experiences, in a safe and reliable environment. The site is moderated by trained staff
Contact a FamilyUK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children. Part of Together for Disabled Children focusing on parent participation across local authorities and Primary Care Trusts (PCTs).