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Some useful websites with information on community matters
 
If you know a useful website, please send the link to mail@leighmatters.co.uk
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groups & partnerships
Essex Community Foundation Funding sources for community ventures
South Westcliff Community Group  
Community groups in Essex
Residents Association covering the West Leigh ward
SAVS support & co-ordinating agency for local voluntary & statutory organisations
A charitable organistation set up in 2001 in order to restore a historic fishing boat from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex to its former glory.
National support organisatons
Active Communities Home Office webpage on citizen empowerment
Active Citizenship Centre Civil renewal, active citizenship, civic pioneers
Community Matters Supports action by ordinary people in their communities.
Directory of Social Change Information and training to help community organisations
Ladbrook insurance for the voluntary sector
Friends of the Earth
excellent site for tips on organising campaigns and raising funds
Home Office - Active Communities Government advice on promoting local community activities
Community Development Foundation Aims to help communities achieve greater control over the conditions and decisions affecting their lives
Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation National charity specialising in community participation, training and development. N.I.F. works with local authorities, housing associations, voluntary agencies and community groups, aiming to improve the well-being of communi
Community Newswire The newswire aims to make it as easy as possible for community and voluntary groups who currently have little contact with the media, to make their voices heard.
Politics Direct Directory of links to political organisations and government bodies online, including UK pressure groups and think tanks and political parties. Also includes quick links to Parliamentary publications and government press releases
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