Charity Commission: www.charitycommission.gov.uk Responsible for registering and regulating charities in England and Wales

Community Interest Company (CIC) Regulator: www.cicregulator.gov.uk CICS are limited companies with additional features, created for people looking to run an organisation that is not purely for private benefit.

Social Enterprise Coalition: www.socialenterprise.org.uk Support and advice for businesses set up to tackle a social or environmental need.

Companies House: www.companieshouse.gov.uk Responsible for registering and regulating limited companies in the UK.

Institute of Fundraising: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk The professional body supporting fundraising throughout the UK.

Directory of Social Change: www.dsc.org.uk Information and training for the voluntary sector.

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF): www.cafonline.org CAF is a registered charity that works to create the best possible value from donations for charities and social enterprises.

NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations): www.ncvo-vol.org.uk The largest umbrella body in England for voluntary organisations. Provides support and information to charities and campaigns on behalf of the voluntary sector.

Cascade Training by Lindy Booth and Associates www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk Third Sector support services including training services in Somerset.