We have pulled together some useful information, resources and links to external websites, that charities and community groups might find useful.
Sutton Information Hub
If you are looking for a voluntary sector organisation one of the bets places is the Sutton Information Hub. The Sutton Information Hub is an information hub connecting residents to local advice and services including charities and community groups in Sutton. You can search for information by category of area of interest or type in the name of the organisation you are looking for.
Visit the Sutton Information Hub website
If you are a charity or community group you can register your organisation for free here
UK Civil Society Almanac 2024
The UK Civil Society Almanac 2024 shows the latest available data on the voluntary sector's finances and people. It provides a wealth of insights, trends analysis, and answers to questions like:
- How many organisations are there and who are they helping?
- How much are charities raising and spending?
- How much do they contribute to the economy?
- How many people work in the sector, and what do they do?
- How many people volunteer and how is participation changing?
The Almanac is a particularly useful resource for anyone involved in planning or strategy work, helping identify opportunities and challenges likely to impact your organisation in the future.
Explore all the Almanac data on their website
Useful websites
The Charity Commission are the regulators of charities in England and Wales. They are responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date register of charities, you can use their website to search for registered charities, set up a registered charity and send in your annual returns. Learn more by visiting their website here https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
The Charity Excellence Framework website provides a free one-stop-shop for charity funding, policies, help & resources, take a look at their website here https://www.charityexcellence.co.uk/
NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) is an organisation set up to support small charities. They provide practical support including online guidance, training and events – the NCVO is a membership organisation. If your charity or voluntary organisation has an annual turnover of less than £30,000, you can become an NCVO member for free. Visit their website to learn more the services they provide https://www.ncvo.org.uk/
Superhighways offers advice, training and IT support to help small charities and community organisations across London be more effective, raise their profile and demonstrate their impact using digital technology, learn more about how they can support your digital needs by visiting their website here https://superhighways.org.uk/
The Volunteer Centre Sutton are the go to place in Sutton for volunteering. If you’re looking for volunteers, trustees or support with your existing volunteers, you can visit their website here https://vcsutton.org.uk/
