| Arran's Community Council website holds much information on local issues, as well as local implications of National legislation. | www.arrancommunitycouncil.org.uk | |
| The community Ayrshire Health Partnership website offers information on support services, consultations, workshops, events and more. | http://www.ayrshirehealthpartnerships.org.uk/ | |
| The Community Retailing Network offers networking, support and advice for those involved in a community-run retailing organisation, such as a post office, petrol station or village shop. | http://www.communityretailing.co.uk/ | |
| The Rural Housing Service is a charity which can offer communities practical advice and support with rural housing problems. | http://www.ruralhousingscotland.org/ | |
| The Plain English website offers help with using language effectively and simply. They have free guides available online. | www.plainenglish.co.uk/free-guides.html | |
| Fairtrade on Arran is the group which has established Arran as a Fairtrade island in 2008 and works to promote Fairtrade's profile in commerce and education. | www.arranfairtrade.com | |
| Voluntary Health Scotland is a UK wide network of voluntary health organisations | http://www.vhscotland.org.uk | |
| The Scottish Parliament's website has up to date listings of parliamentary debates, bills and more. | www.scottish.parliament.uk | |
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In line with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, North Ayrshire Council are obliged to operate a Publication Scheme, which means to us that the minutes of their meetings, committee reports and much more besides can all be viewed on their website, free of charge. If you need help finding specific information, or want it in another format, call the Records Manager on 01294 324278 |
http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk | |
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Argyll & the Islands Community Regional web portal providing practical and downloadable information |
www.argyllcommunities.org | |
| Rural Community Gateway
First stop for rural news, information & networking |
www.ruralgateway.org.uk | |
| Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations provides a wide range of information, training and support to the voluntary sector in Scotland. Subscribing to their e-newsletter will gain you access to Essential Holyrood, an at-a-glance guide to the latest parliamentary debates. | www.scvo.org | |
| Learn Direct Scotland
Want to learn something, but you don't know What it is or where to find out about local courses & distance learning? |
www.learndirectscotland.com | |
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Scottish Community Foundation Helps individuals and anyone who wants to give something back to the community. |
www.scottishcf.org | |
| Creative Scotland
The lead body for the funding, development & advocacy of the arts in Scotland. |
http://www.creativescotland.com | |
| Awards for All
Awards grants for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. |
www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotland | |
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‘Looking 4 Funding’ North Ayrshire Council Provides information on grants and funding which is available to the voluntary and community sector, businesses and social enterprises. The link will take you to a portal to other funding services. |
www.open4socialenterprise.info | |
| Scottish Executive
Strategic funding of voluntary organisations |
www.scotland.gov.uk | |
| Big Lottery Fund
Hands out half the good causes money from the National Lottery & committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. |
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk | |
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Arran Community and Voluntary Service Scottish Charity No: SC004057 Park Terrace, Lamlash, Isle of Arran, KA27 8NB Tel/Fax: 01770 600611  e-mail: jim.nichols@arrancvs.org.uk |
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