European Social Fund
For latest ESF news, copies of ESF rules and good practice guides.
Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber
Contains details and of all Structural Funds programmes for the region, application packs and useful documents and links.
Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs
Contains information on Leader + and the England Rural Development Plan
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum
The website of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum for voluntary and community organisations – contains a European Funding site and details of courses and seminars on European Funding issues.
West Yorkshire Euroinfo Centre
Part of a network of almost 300 Euro Info Centres spread across Europe, the West Yorkshire Euro Info Centre is dedicated to helping firms get the information they need to do business effectively in Europe's single market. They provide up-to-date information on EC Directives and Regulations, public sector contract opportunities, research and development initiatives, business opportunities and much more.
j4bgrants.co.uk/
Search by postcode for grants available in your area – for businesses and community organisations.
bfunded
bfunded is a service designed to help everyone involved in the business and voluntary sectors of the Bradford District to find the funs to achieve their vision.
Invest in Bradford
Jobs @ is Invest in Bradford's recruitment service, dedicated to providing a bespoke recruitment service benefiting investing companies and local people alike. As well as basic recruitment services we can also offer specialists in spoken and sign languages and advice on cultural and disability awareness.
Bradford Vision
Our prime responsibility is to deliver to the people of Bradford & District the key objectives of the 2020 Vision, launched in April 2000 following extensive public consultation. The 2020 Vision is a long-term plan for the social, economic and environmental development of the Bradford District. We aim to make the District a great place in which to Live, Learn, Work and Play. It’s a great vision - share it with us. Your views and ideas are welcome and can be posted on the Your Views page.
The Learning & Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England. We have redeveloped our website to offer a better quality of service to users. The site is now structured around 'channels' of information for different audiences. Brief explanations of the channels are given below and they can be accessed using the links on the left hand side of the page. The site contains both National and Local information. You can switch between the National and Local view by using the links above the channel listing.
Business Link West Yorkshire
Business Link West Yorkshire, part of The West Yorkshire Enterprise Partnership Limited, is the first choice for all small to medium-sized businesses in the region looking for advice and support on any aspect of their business. We are the gateway to the whole range of national services available to such businesses. We help entrepreneurs to set up in business and encourage and support small businesses to grow and succeed. Services range from quick advice on business matters to in-depth consultancy. Our team of business advisers have specialist knowledge to help with issues such as Information Technology, Human Resources and Marketing. We work closely with other local organisations across West Yorkshire to bring our services within reach of all businesses in our area. We are strong on quality and provide a high level of service to all our customers.
Business in the Community
Business in the Community is a unique movement of over 700 of the UK’s top companies committed to improving their positive impact on society.
The Charities Information Bureau
The CIB supports voluntary organisations and community groups in funding their work. It also supports funding advisors and agencies in giving funding advice.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is one of the largest independent social policy research and development charities in the UK. It supports a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy. They seek to ensure that these and the findings from the research programme are helpful in the development of better policies and practices across the UK.
UnLtd
UnLtd is a new charitable organisation set up by seven leading organisations that promote social entrepreneurship. UnLtd - the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs - wants to support and develop the role of social entrepreneurs as a force for positive change in the United Kingdom. In the short to medium term UnLtd will achieve this by providing:
- Awards to social entrepreneurs
- A UK wide Fellowship of people who have received awards
- Research into the impact of social entrepreneurs on society
- UnLtd Ventures
Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the Yorkshire and Humber area.
British Urban Regeneration Agency
Promoting best practise in Regeneration, BURA is the leading independent organisation for Urban Regeneration in the United Kingdom.
DEMOS
Demos is a greenhouse for new ideas which can improve the quality of our lives. As an independent think-tank, our aim is to create an open resource of knowledge and learning that operates beyond traditional parties, identities and disciplines.
Department of Culture Media & Sport
The DCMS's aim is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries. Their vision is to extend excellence and improve access in all our many sectors.
Government Offices for the Regions
The Government Offices for the Regions (GOs), and their corporate centre, the Regional Co-ordination Unit (RCU), play an increasingly pivotal role at the heart of Government. Government Offices' have responsibility for delivering policy in the regions, and their multi-Departmental constitution, makes them ideally placed to implement crosscutting initiatives, and to advise Departments on successful implementation strategies at regional and local level.
Access-funds.co.uk
Grants information for the British charitable and non-profit sector. This site aims to provide the latest funding information from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) works with and for the voluntary sector in England by providing information, advice and support and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy-makers.
Home Office
All of the subjects here are relevant to the operation of the Home Office as a whole, as distinct from one of our policy areas, such as Crime & Policing or Immigration and Nationality.
Urban Forum
Urban Forum is an umbrella body for community and voluntary groups with interests in urban and regional policy, especially regeneration. It was set up in 1994 as the national voluntary organisation through which local and central government could relate to the community and voluntary sectors on such issues.
The Community Statistics Project
Working across Bradford, Keighley and Shipley, the Community Statistics Project is breaking new ground in helping open up statistical information and research skills to voluntary organisations, campaigning groups and community enterprises.
Beyond Bradford
The website will provide a one-stop information shop about regional organisations like Yorkshire Forward, The Yorkshire and Humber Assembly and the regional Government Office. It will also outline current strategies and developments within a wide range of regional bodies, which affect the Bradford District and its people.
