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AmbITion is a pilot project run in England from 2007-09 and in Scotland from 2009, to promote digital development for the arts.
AmbITion offers a wide range of resources to support the development of digital strategy, including case studies, masterclasses and discussions from its consultants, and over 30 documents relating to subjects such as implementing digital developments, a guide to Twitter and a Terms and Conditions document for websites.
Community Matters is the nationwide federation for community associations. It runs the Community Sector Law Monitoring Group which monitors legislation, regulation and practices affecting community organisations.
Legislation, regulation and practices affecting community organisations, including Company Law, Children and Young People, and Equality and Diversity. It includes free Legal Surgeries and a telephone, email and postal Advice Line as well as downloadable policy research reports and publications for sale.
http://www.communitymatters.org.uk/about-us/community-sector-law-monitoring-group.htm
The ICT Hub is part of the work of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). It provides a service to voluntary and community sector organisations that wish to develop and use ICT.
A list of freely downloadable documents including its management series (e.g. 'A Guide to Managing ICT in the Voluntary and Community Sector'), its Foresight series (e.g. 'Charitable Giving and Fundraising in a Digital World') and its accessibility guides (e.g. 'Easy Free and Quick ICT Accessibility').
A free legal resource and information site for UK businesses provided by commercial law specialists Truman & Co (Truelegal) Solicitors.
Basic information on a range of subjects including business purchase and sale, business structure, business agreements, internet law and intellectual property.
LMSC is the Legislation Monitoring Service for Charities, Voluntary Organisations and their Advisers. It provides paying subscribers with information on the latest relevant legislative and policy initiatives of interest to the voluntary sector. LMSC online subscriptions: Individual charity £225 per year; Professional, commercial or government organisation: £575 per year.
LMSC is the Legislation Monitoring Service for Charities, Voluntary Organisations and their Advisers. It provides paying subscribers with information on the latest relevant legislative and policy initiatives of interest to the voluntary sector.
The Charity Commission is the independent regulator for charities in England and Wales. It is a comprehensive site offering legal information, advice and resources for charitable bodies of all kinds and sizes.
Advice and guidance on protecting children and vulnerable adults within a charitable organisation.
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/supportingcharities/protection.asp
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) has been created by the Government to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.
Free information on child safety legislation, and on the schemes ISA runs with the Criminal Records Bureau, such as CRB checks and the Vetting and Barring Scheme, which comes into force in July 2010.
The knowledge base is designed to help community and voluntary sector organisations access the benefits of information technology. It is a source of independent ICT information and advice.
This site offers numerous articles on ICT strategy and planning, ICT policies and managing ICT projects. There are also sections on 'Accessibility and Inclusion', 'Security' and 'Common Questions'.
A series of article on the legal issues concerning the use of ICT in your organisation, part of the London Advice Services Alliance's knowledge base.
