Useful Links

Aim Higher
Advice for young people about university and higher education

Apex Trust
Promoting employment opportunities for ex-offenders

BLINK - Black Information Link
Website addressing issues of justice, equality, anti-racism and social inclusion

Commission for Racial Equality
A non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality

Communities that Care
Seeks to build safer, more cohesive communities in which young people can thrive

Community Channel
Not-for-profit cable TV channel for the voluntary sector

Community Resolve
Not-for-profit conflict resolution project in central Bristol offering training, advice and support to local people and organisations caught up in community conflict

Conflict Resolution Network UK
A peer-led charity involved in conflict resolution work with young people in Slough and its surrounding areas.

Connexions
Helpline: 080 800 13219
Guidance and support for 13 to 19 year olds

Crime Concern
An independent, national crime reduction organisation

Crime Reduction
Information of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour

Crime Stoppers
Helping to prevent and solve crimes

Crimestoppers Respect educational resource
A free educational resource tackling issues of gangs and associated gun crime

Directgov
Portal to access all Government websites

Disarm Trust
(community section)
Combating violent crime in vulnerable communities

Dont-trigger.com
Anti-gun crime group Urban Concepts have pooled together the talent of unsigned artists from around the country to sing on three campaign songs, 'Why?' 'Head's Up (Listen Up)' and 'I Die Everyday'. The Don't Trigger EP is now out on general release in all major record stores with proceeds going to charity.

Groundwork
Federation of Trusts across England and Wales working to build sustainable communities

Gun Control Network
Campaigns for tighter controls of guns

Local Authority Contacts
Site with links to all Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships in England and Wales

Miss Dorothy.com
Primary School education package about the internet

Mothers Against Guns
Promotes campaigns to tackle gun crime and gun culture

Mothers Against Murder and Aggression
Supporting families and friends who have lost loved ones through murder

NACRO
An independent crime reduction charity

Out of Your Hands
Website about mobile phone theft, aimed at 15 to 17 year olds

Pilotlight
Forum where members from business donate skills to charities

Positive Futures
A national sports based social inclusion programme aimed at marginalised 10-19 year olds in the most deprived neighbourhoods

Prison? Me? No Way!
The No Way Trust raises awareness amongst young people about the causes, consequences and penalties of crime

Race Action Net
Website which brings together expertise and experience in tackling racist attacks and harassment

Renewal.net
Information on what works in all aspects of neighbourhood renewal

Street Pastors
Using the Christian message to combat gun crime

Street Wardens
Source on different schemes operating locally and nationally

Talk to Frank
Public campaign website giving information on drugs for young people

The Can-Do Exchange
"Social market place" to gain access to resources and opportunities for community organisations and individuals

The National Community Safety Network
A practitioner-led organisation supporting those involved in promoting community safety/crime reduction throughout the United Kingdom.

The Prince's Trust
Practical solutions to help young people get their lives working

The Scarman Trust
National charity committed to helping citizens bring about change in their community

TOGETHER Campaign
Helpline: 0870 220 2000
Government campaign tackling anti-social behaviour

UK Police Service
Portal to access all UK Police forces

Victim Support
Charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime

Weston Spirit
National youth charity tackling issues of social exclusion in young people through personal development programmes

Working Links
Getting people into work in disadvantaged communities

Young People Now
Website for everyone working with young people - provided by the National Youth Agency

Young Roots Project, National Youth Agency
Supports those involved in young people's personal and social development

Youth Action
Supporting the development of voluntary youth action in England

Youth Justice Board
The aim of the Youth Justice Board is to prevent offending by children and young people

Youth Justice Board: Crime Prevention
How to involve young people in positive activities.

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Actionplanning
Consultants for the not-for-profit sector

Charities Information Bureau
Information on funding for the voluntary sector and advice for setting up a group

Charity Choice
Directory of UK Charities

Council for Voluntary Services
A network of local Councils of Voluntary Service (CVSs). Use this website to find your local CVS who have information about local funds

Directory of Social Change
Source of information and training for the voluntary sector

Ethnic Minority Foundation & Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organsations
Building a Secure Base for Britain’s Ethnic Minority Communities and its Voluntary Sector

Knife Crimes.org
Online knife crime resource

National Council of Voluntary Organisations
This organisation represents the voluntary sector. They have a freephone helpline for advice on 0800 2 798 798

Our Partnership
This group focuses on partnerships between the voluntary and public sectors

Professionals 4 Free
Free professional help for voluntary and community groups

The Charity Commission
The regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales

The Compact
Part of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NVCO) that helps voluntary organisations work with the Government

VolResource
Information for voluntary and community groups

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Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnerships
Website for all the community safety partnerships in Cambridgeshire

COVER
The Community and Voluntary forum for the Eastern region

SNAP - Social Needs Awareness Project
Provides free arts activities for out of work and socially excluded young people in Luton

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Engage East Midlands
The voluntary sector network for the East Midlands

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Action Link London
Information for London's voluntary sector

Bears Challenge
Voluntary organisation working to prevent the involvement of young people in crime in Brent

Bosco Centre
Contact: Sister Cecily Dunn
Email: bosco-centre@btconnect.com
A youth Centre with a college ( Don Bosco College) for young people unable to access mainstream post 16 education and training because of failures in institutions in their lives
Brent Women's Advisory Resource Centre
Tel: 020 7328 7805
Email: stellanjaka@hotmail.com

Family support services, including working with young people and parents on conflict resolution
BTWSC - Beyond the Will Smith Challenge
Uses creative arts to raise the aspirations of young people and adults

Eastside Young Leader's Academy
To empower boys of African and Caribbean origin to become the next generation of successful leaders

Enfield Central African Refugee Community
Tel: 020 8363 9884
Email: enfieldafrica@yahoo.co.uk
To empower boys of African and Caribbean origin to become the next generation of successful leaders

Exposure
Youth media organisation in Haringey

Greenhouse Schools Project
Provides access to sports facilities for disadvantaged children

Halkevi
Email: yismailoglu@btinternet.com
Kurdish and Turkish Community Centre based in Hackney but works nationwide. Currently runs 14 projects, including research into gangs, and a community radio.

Harlesden Baptist Youth Club
Email: doccmt@hotmail.com
Caters for young people in Harlesden and Stonebridge

London Voluntary Service Council
Information for London's voluntary sector, including funding and venue hire

Operation Trident
Metropolitan Police initiative to tackle gun crime in London's black communities

Outside Chance
Offering help to inmates to help themselves

Ray of Good Hope
Contact: Odongo
Email: odongo@btopenworld.com
Offering help to inmates to help themselves

Safer Streets, Metropolitan Police Force
Police initiative to combat street crime

Street Vibes UK
Tel: 020 8320 2202
Email: info@streetvibesuk.co.uk
Offers music-based accredited educational programmes to disengaged and disadvantaged young people in south London

The Peace Alliance
Engaging and increasing community participation in community safety

Turkish Cypriot Women's Project
Advice and support for Turkish Cypriot/Turkish women and children

Urban Voice UK
Engages young people from BME communities through creative arts and music

Youth Entertainment Studios
Radio station involving young people

Youth Offenders Project
Outreach advice and support to young offenders with mental health needs, drug and substance misuse issues

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Voluntary Organisation's Network North East
The voluntary and community sector regional network organisation for the North East of England

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Black Music Development Network
Developing community radio in Manchester

Carisma
Life chances for young people in the community

Cultural Fusion
Email: lyap14@yahoo.com
Music training and development for young people aged 10-25

Local Solutions
Merseyside-based charity working to improve the quality of life in the North West

Mothers Against Guns Leeds
Contact: Pat Regan
Email: patregan7@hotmail.com
Support for victims and their families; education on gun crime for young people

MyGuide
Information about open access activities for young people in Manchester

North West Network
Support network for the voluntary sector in the North West

Nugent-Education Ltd
Merseyside based contemporary arts workshop company delivering workshops tackling issues such as intolerance.

Support After Murder and Manslaughter
Supporting victims of homicide

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Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
The umbrella body for voluntary, community and charitable groups in Northern Ireland

The Community Safety Unit
The central co-ordinating body for community safety in Northern Ireland

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The Scottish Executive Criminal Justice website
Information about the Scottish criminal justice system

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South East

Reading Single Homeless Project
Provides housing, support and associated services for single people and couples

Regional Action and Involvement South East (RAISE)
Site for voluntary and community organisations in the South East of England

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Baggator
Group that runs programmes for young people in the most socially disadvantages areas of Bristol

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Wales Council for Voluntary Action
The voice of the voluntary sector in Wales

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Birmingham Settlement
Works with unemployed people in deprived areas of Birmingham

Birmingham Victory Youth Project
Contact: Devon McKenzie
Email: info@bvuc.org.uk
To engage young people, in the Ladywood area of Birmingham, aged 13 to 25, giving them the confidence to make positive choices as citizens where they live. Developing a Youth Committee (Young People's Forum) with its Support Network

Free@Last
Email: free@last1.org.uk
Community group aiming to build positive trusting relationships with local people in Nechells

Handsworth & Lozells Methodist Youth Work
Tel: 0121 515 2251
Email: audrey_12384@hotmail.com
Engaging young people in recreational activities to divert them from dangers to minimise social exclusion

Horn of Africa Youth Club
Email: MSHARIF_US@YAHOO.COM

Learning Curve
Email: achieve@educahievement.co.uk
Working with young people from diverse backgrounds through mentoring and learning support

Local Leagues
Voluntary organisation providing sport and recreational activities for young people in deprived communities in Birmingham

Resolve
Programme promoting mediation and conflict resolution, run by Free@Last

Safer Streets, West Midlands Police Force
Police initiative to combat street crime

Sandwell Asian Development Association
Email: thara2dayal@yahoo.ie
Diversionary sports activities for young people aged 13-25, also tackling issues of crime, gangs and anti-social behaviour

Schools Support Service
Working to improve safety in and around schools

Second City Second Chance
Dr. Gethin Davies OBE
Consultant Director
E mail: scsc@ukonline.co.uk
Second City Second Chance (Charitable Company) was founded in 1996 by a group of concerned individuals from the statutory and the voluntary sectors. It began with the Valued Youth (Cross-Age Tutoring) Programme and now has a large number of proven and evaluated interventions.

Sister Tree
Runs workshops on music, dance and drama

St Basils
Works with young people

Young Disciples
Social exclusion project set up for and run by young people
Youth Freephone Helpline: 0121 557 4468
For help in exiting a gang

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Thoresby Centre
Out of school kids club

Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Forum
The Strategic organisation for the voluntary and community sector, working across Yorkshire and the Humber.

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