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This section contains some useful website descriptions and links.
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Scottish Council Foundation / Scottish Policy Net
http://www.scottishpolicynet.org.uk
The purpose of Scottish Council Foundation is to focus on any works that is challenging its clients. The organisation produces informed research, drawing on extensive international and local networks in order to explore new ideas to enhance the quality of its work. The Scottish Council Foundation welcomes the support of a diverse network of imaginative organisations in the business, public and voluntary sectors.
Street Map
The Street May site provides a street and road map facilities throughout the U.K.
Gee Publishing
GEE is a leading range of information advisory that provides essential information solutions to more than 100,000 business managers across the UK. It also helps its customers to deal with their legal responsibilities in areas such as human resources, health and safety, environmental regulation, payroll, finance, tax and accounting.
The European Commission Representation in Scotland
http://www.cec.org.uk/scotland/
The European Commission serves as a single access point to information related to the European Constitution. It has representations in all the member states of within the European Union. Each of the representation acts as a bridge between the people, politicians, businesses and organisations. The site provides other external links which may be of your interest.
European Information Network
This site provides a gateway to European information for the UK regions which is supported by the European Commission Representation in the UK. It is web based tool that provides access to a UK-wide network of suppliers of information about Europe.
Scotland Europa
Scotland Europa is an alliance that exists to provide a central point of information, analysis and contacts for Scottish organisations. It promotes Scotland's interests to the key institutions of the European Union and to the regions of Europe.
Institute of Personnel and Development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people. Visitors are welcomed to sign up to the weekly e-newsletter which will keep you up-to-date with all HR and development news from People Management, its latest research and practical advice any other highlighted courses, books and events.
Incomes data Service
Incomes Data Services (IDS) is an independent research organisation. All IDS publications are catered for those responsible for personnel and related issues in literally thousands of companies, voluntary associations and public sector organizations.
New Deal
New Deal exists to provide help such as claiming benefits to those who need to look for work such as including training and job preparation. The site provides all the contact information for new Deal including New Deal for Young People (18 to 24), New Deal for Lone Preants, New Deal for Disables People and so on.
Partnerships
http://www.partnerships.org.uk
This site was developed to provide links to articles and other resources for those who are interested in developing and running online communities. Visitors will also find guides to participation and partnerships and also some early work on creating online communities.
Tools for Schools
Tools for Schools is a non-profit registered educational charity group. It works with local councils, Education Action Zones (EAZs) and schools. Computers that were donated by companies are refurbished and are made available to schools throughout the UK at a nominal charge. The site provides some useful links such as Guardian special reports and Independent curriculum software advice.
BT Community Connections
http://www.btcommunityconnections.com
BT Community Connections scheme was introduced in 2000 by BT's Social Policy Unit since 2000. It is targeted at community groups to whom internet access is vital and reflects the massive developments in internet technology and the tremendous growth in the number of people accessing the internet.
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