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Life Long Learning Links;

Action Learning for Managers (ALM)

ALM is a partnership project for managers in the voluntary and community sector.
http://www.alm-vol.org.uk

Amicus MSF

Provide courses for learning representatives who promote learning in the workplace and give advice on learning opportunities
http://www.amicus-m.org

Association of Learning Providers

Seeks to represent and support learning providers and training organisations
http://www.learningproviders.org.uk/

Charities Resource Network (CRN)

Online information service of the Charity Finance Directors’ Group. Provides access to documents and information on a range of topics useful to voluntary organisations
http://www.thecrn.org.uk/CRN/home.asp

Charity Choice

Provides a guide to charities in the UK , includes a charity directory and search facility
http://www.charitychoice.co.uk

Community Resource

This is a voluntary web site, created by volunteers and maintained by volunteers, providing up-to-date information on learning and training opportunities in the community sector
http://www.communityresource.co.uk/

Directgov - Adult Learning

It’s easier than ever to return to learning with these ideas about what, where and how to study, plus advice about the financial help available.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Topics/Learning/AdultLearners/fs/en

Directory of Social Change

Provides advice and training for voluntary and community organisations.
http://www.dsc.org.uk

E Skills UK

One Stop IT Training Shop
http://www.e-skills.com/cgi-bin/wms.pl/332

Enable

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Voluntary and Community Sector Learning and Skills Consortium website
http://www.enable.uk.net

EnrichUK

A New Opportunities Fund (NOF)website providing useful information on over 150 lottery funded sites.
http://www.enrichuk.net

Environmental Trainers Network (ETN)

A network of trainers and training managers in environmental organisations
http://www.btcv.org/etn

FRESA

Information on the London Framework for Regional Employment and Skills Action (FRESA)
http://www.fresa-london.org

Gloucestershire Learning Partnership

http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/glp

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO)

Information, news and online training directory for voluntary organisations in Greater Manchester
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk

Happy Computers

Offers a range of IT courses with a discount of up to 40% for voluntary organisations.
http://www.happy.co.uk

ICSA

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
http://www.icsa.org.uk

Institute of Fundraising

Provides support to its members through training, networking and the dissemination of best practice. Offers a Certificate in Fundraising Management and in-house training.
http://www.icfm.org.uk

Interchange Training

Provides staff development training for voluntary, arts and public sector organisations.
http://www.interchange.org.uk/training/

Ladder4Learning

Information about learning and training in the voluntary and community sectors, includes a database of training providers.
http://www.ladder4learning.org.uk

LearnDirect

Provides computer-based courses - eighty percent of which are online.
http://www.learndirect.co.uk

Learning and Skills Council

Responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England . Provides details of local training opportunities.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk

Link 2 Learn

Information and advice on courses, training and job opportunities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
http://www.link2learn.co.uk/htm/1/1_index.asp

LVSC - London Voluntary Sector Council

London Voluntary Sector Council supports London 's voluntary organisations by providing services (including training) and a voice on policy issues that affect Londoners.
http://www.actionlink.org.uk/lvsc

Management Centre

Provides a wide range of training for the not-for-profit sector.
http://www.managementcentre.co.uk

Management Standards Centre

The Standards Setting Body for the National Occupational Standards for Management
http://www.managers.org.uk/msu2001/

The Media Trust

Run a range of seminars and surgeries aimed at helping charities with their communications. They also provides tailored media training.
http://www.mediatrust.org/

National Research and Development Centre (NRDC)

National centre for research and development on adult literacy, language and numeracy
http://www.nrdc.org.uk

National Vocational Qualifications

Information on NVQs (provided by the Department of Education and Skills)
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/nvq/what.shtml

NIACE

NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales )is a non-governmental organisation working for more and different adult learners.
http://www.niace.org.uk/

One Voice Network

Information and networking resources for voluntary and community organisations in County Durham
http://www.onevoice.co.uk

OurPartnership

Website for individuals, networks and organisations interested in learning more about making partnerships work.
http://www.ourpartnership.org.uk

Post 16 (Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion)

Provides post 16 learning, support and guidance
http://www.post16.org.uk

Potential Centre

Provides training in the voluntary sector on communication, creative thinking, and leadership skills. Working with organisations to develop a Learning Culture.
http://www.potentialcentre.com/

Professionals 4 Free

Information for voluntary and community groups looking for free professional help
http://www.professionals4free.org.uk

VOLPROF

The Centre for Voluntary Sector and Not For Profit Management provides an MSc/Diploma Voluntary Sector Management course.
http://www.instituteforphilanthropy.org.uk/ac9.html

Voluntary Arts Network (VAN)

Provides information and training to those who participate in the voluntary arts sector.
http://www.voluntaryarts.org

Voluntary Matters 1 + 2

Provides information on a range of issues from fundraising to conflict resolution
http://www.voluntarymatters1and2.org/

Voluntary Skills

Training database and training information for those in the Tyne and Wear Region
http://www.voluntaryskills.com

Volunteering England

Provides a range of services to support volunteer managers and organisations that involve volunteers.
http://www.volunteering.org.uk

Worktrain

Job vacancy listings and information on training courses and voluntary work. Links to 150 employment-related websites.
http://www.worktrain.gov.uk

Workwithus.org

Information and news on learning and training in Scotland 's voluntary sector
http://www.workwithus.org/learn/

YMCA Training

Offers training for voluntary organisations, including Vocational Qualifications and short certified courses.
http://www.ymca.org.ukCentre Organiser
Cheltenham Centre for Change
tel. 01242 570111
email:
admin@cheltenhamcentreforchange.org.uk

 

 

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Registered Address: Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 7SU