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Updated 22/09/08

 

 

 

 

 

Library

The SFCO has compiled a library of books and publications that are aimed at helping the smaller charity, community association and residents association plan and develop. Please contact the office if you wish to borrow any of the publications

The Federation also has access to other publications through community matters. These can provide information on the following issues: Click here

 

Information available through the Federation

E-publications  

bulletTo have and to hold – DTA guide to Asset Development
bulletAsset Transfer – a can do guide
bulletDeveloping an asset base
bulletOpening the transfer window – government response to the quirk review
bulletMaking Assets Work - The Quirk Review
bulletCommunity Assets – the benefits and costs of community management and ownership
bulletFirm foundations – the government’s framework for community capacity building.
bulletBetters to borrow? How development trusts use loan finance to achieve community goals.
bulletCommunities – how to create a lasting footprint in deprived communities.
bulletCommunity Assets Fund Consultation – government’s response
bulletCommunity Centres: Their True Value
bulletBonds and Bridges: A DTA practitioner guide to community diversity.
bulletWorking in partnership – A source book
bulletTell Your Story – Community Impact Mapping
bulletImproving the Environment through community building – taster pack 2
bulletThe Community Interest Company Regulations
bulletCharitable Incorporated Organisations
bulletAt a glance legal structures for Social Enterprise
bulletFunding and Costing Workforce and Governance Development
bulletPrivate Action, Public Benefit: Charitable Incorporated Organisation
bulletBecoming a Social Enterprise: Essential business understanding for VCS Boards
bulletWhy Grants are important for a healthy local VCS
bulletComplaints about Charities
bulletCharities Accounts – The framework
bulletCharities Act 2006 – What trustees need to know
bulletCommunity Assets Transfer: Over coming challenges of governance and accountability
bulletSmall and Medium Places of Assembly full guide
bulletEntry Level Guide: A short guide to making your premises safe from fire
bullet5 Step Risk Assessment short check list (fire risk)
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bulletReducing the Risks: A guide to trustee liabilities
bulletReducing the Risks: A guide to trustee liabilities – 2nd edition Sept 2007
bulletWhat management committees need to know.
bulletAn Action plan for community empowerment – building on success
bulletSustaining Grants – Why local grant aid is vital for healthy voluntary and community sector and thriving local communities.
bulletNo Secrets in Swindon and Wiltshire – Vulnerable Adults
bulletProtect of Vulnerable Adults scheme in England and Wales – A Practical guide.
bulletManaging Asbestos - Your new legal duties
bulletThe Control of Asbestos – Regulations 2006 – guide for safety representatives
bulletGuidelines for investigating single cases of legionnaire’s disease.
bulletLegionnaire’s disease – A guide for employers
bulletLegionnaire’s disease – Essential Information

 

Books and other publications

 

bullet Tomorrow’s community- the development of neighbourhood organisations

 

bullet Duties of a company’s security

 

bullet The business of success- a guide to setting up your own business, training your staff, and helping you business grow

 

bullet Small charities – alterations of trust, transfer of property and expenditure of capital

 

bullet Managing Your Community Building 3rd edition.

 

 

 

bullet Emphasise the positive- guide to positive action for racial equality

 

bullet The community organisations survival kit 2nd edition

 

bullet An itr4oduction to health and safety

 

bullet Community start up- how  to start a community group and keep it going

 

bullet Planning for people

 

bullet Enterprising neighbourhoods- the development of the community association movement in Britain

 

bullet Legal guide to the data protection act 1998

 

bullet Starting a charity

 

bullet Democracy and the neighbourhood

 

The SFCO is a registered charity, No. 1024745