The main trade association for credit unions in Britain, representing credit unions to governments, policy makers and the media. ABCUL provides a full range of information, training and development services to help its members grow.
The Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO) is the membership body for charities providing financial and wellbeing support to individuals.
Inspires and supports civil society leaders through connection, skills and influence. Members lead civil society organisations of every shape and size, across every cause area and at every stage of the leadership journey.
Promoting & supporting the mutual sector for the benefit of customers & members throughout the UK.
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. B Lab UK leads economic systems change and raises awareness of the B Corp Movement.
The BSA is the voice for all 42 UK building societies, including both mutual-owned banks, as well as 7 of the largest credit unions that make up the National Credit Union Forum (NCUF).
The regulator of charities in England and Wales responsible for keeping the charity register accurate and up-to-date.
CAN serves and champions thousands of amazing charities and community groups across the county of Dorset.
Find a co-op near you, or search for co-ops of different types and operating in different sectors, using the co-op directory.
Co‑operatives UK is the voice for the UK’s thousands of independent co‑ops, helping co-operatives – from established businesses to new-starts – be the best they can be..
Bringing people together to develop community-based solutions that enhance services and create a stronger Dorset.
The Foundation works with individuals, families, companies and other organisations to help them achieve their charitable goals by making giving easy, flexible and effective.
The Dorset VCSA aspires to greater representation of issues that are experienced by the VCS, creates stronger connections within the VCS, and facilitates increased networking and collaboration with partners from other sectors in the community.
Guidance on setting up a social enterprise or community interest company.
Impact Hub connects entrepreneurs and innovators to large organisations, partners, investors, and the public sector to build a just and sustainable society.
A public record of mutual societies registered by the Financial Conduct Authority It has information for societies currently registered, and those no longer registered.
The membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England, championing voluntary action.
The UK's innovation agency for social good, NESTA designs, tests and scales new solutions to society’s biggest problems, changing millions of lives for the better.
An independent office holder that is appointed by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, Industrial and Strategy (BEIS) supporting CIC's with guidance for registering and running a CIC.
A think-do tank that backs community business from the ground up.
The UK membership body for social enterprises, leading the world’s largest network of businesses with a social purpose, working together to create a fairer economy and a more sustainable future for everyone.
A non-profit distributing, member-based organisation advancing the education of the public concerning all aspects of the co-operative movement, and co-operative forms of structure.
A library of useful resources to help you navigate the social enterprise space.