Swindon Federation of Community Organisations

Updated 22/09/08

empower Swindon

empower Swindon exists to maximise the strength and potential of our community. empower Swindon provides all of Swindon's people with the opportunity to get their voice heard by those organisations who are making decisions about things that affect their lives.
 

Community Matters

Community Matters is the nationwide federation for community associations and similar organisations, with over 1,000 member organisations across the  UK.

Charity Commission

The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Their aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.

Volunteer Centre Swindon

If you want to volunteer then we can help you to find something that you want to do.

Swindon Borough Council

Web site detailing the activities and services of the local authority. Contains contact details of local councillors and council departments.

Voluntary Action Swindon

Voluntary Action Swindon was formed in 1932 as the Swindon Council for Social Services, administering help to the unemployed and disadvantaged. In the 75 years of its existence, the organisation has been at the forefront of social and community action and support in Swindon. In 1997, when the Swindon Borough Council changed to a unitary authority, the name was changed to Voluntary Action Swindon.
 

Companies House

Information regarding the legality and responsibilities of charitable companies.

Government Office for the South West

Government Office for the South West  represents central Government in the South West region and uses Government policies, programmes and influence to maximise the productivity, well-being and prosperity of the South West

Other Useful Sites

    Charities Evaluation Services

    Community Resource Centre Network

    Community Fund

    Findgroups - searchable online database

    NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)

    UK Online - Government Website

    The Countryside Agency

The SFCO is a registered charity, No. 1024745