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• Chartered Institute of Building The CIOB is the leading professional body for managers in construction, with over 40,000 members worldwide. A wealth of news and resources.

• CITB Construction Skills The sector skills council for most construction trades. A wealth of information, initiatives, assistance, grants and resources.

• Constructing Excellence Impressive list of services and resources available, including clubs, advisers, events and benchmarking. Remit is to support innovation, learning and excellence across the industry.

• Federation of Master Builders The largest trade association in the UK building industry, representing over 13000 SMEs.

• National Federation of Builders The Federation represents over 3000 medium-sized contractors and smaller builders throughout England and Wales.Good news source plus many member services and resources.

• Strategic Forum for Construction Information and a toolkit to support the introduction of integrated teams and supply chain.

• Summit Skills Sector Skills Council for the electrotechnical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration and plumbing industries.

• CIDA Tower Hamlets Cultural Industries Development Agency.

• Skillset SSC Sector Skills Council for Broadcast, film, video, interactive media and photo imaging.

• Institute of Directors As a worldwide association of members the IoD provides a professional network that reaches into every corner of the business community.

• The British Quality Foundation The BQF is a not-for-profit membership organisation that promotes business excellence to private, public and voluntary organisations

• The Financial Services Authority Regulatory body for the financial services industry, offers a wide range of information and services.

• Investors in People - Health Sector This site is aimed specifically at health sector organisations with an interest in Investors in People.

• Skills for Health The work of Skills for Health is central to the strategic development of the health sector UK workforce. Toolkits, standards and resources across the breadth of the WFD agenda.

• TOPSS England TOPSS is the employment-led body leading on education, training and workforce development for social care, including social work.

• Hospitality Training Foundation Sector Skills Council for the Hospitality sector, site includes links to occupational standards and a qualifications directory.

• SkillsActive Sector Skills Council for sport, recreation, children's play, health and fitness, outdoor education, caravans, recreation and adventure.

• Cogent Sector Skills Council for the chemical manfacturing, oil and gas extraction indutsries.

• SEMTA Sector Skills Council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies. Includes news, research reports, labour market data and occupational standards.

• Skillfast-UK Sector Skills Council for the apparel, footwear, textiles and related businesses sector.

• The Manufacturing Foundation A not-for-profit think-tank that researches into manufacturing issues and provides policy advice to National and Regional government.

• Advisory, Conciliation & Arbitration Service ACAS aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.

• Association of Learning Providers Seeks to represent and support training organisations and learning providers.

• Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development CIPD is the professional body for those responsible for the management and development of people

• Confederation of British Industry (CBI) A vital source of expert advice and information. It is a forum for the generation of ideas, exchange of views and the enlargement of useful business contacts.

• DfES Standards Site Resource for and about the standards for educational attainment set by DfES. Includes good background information on the role of Advanced Skills Teachers, for example.

• e-Skills UK Sector Skills Council for Information Technology, Telecommunications and Contact Centres

• Lantra The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sectors.

• London Excellence A regional partner of the British Quality Foundation (BQF) and provider of information on the use of EFQM Excellence model in London.

• National College for School Leadership (NCSL) The NCSL provides career-long learning and development opportunities, professional and practical support for England's existing and aspiring school leaders.

• Sector Skills Development Agency Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) funds, supports and champions the new UK-wide network of influential, employer-led Sector Skills Councils.

• SFEDI a government recognised body responsible for researching and disseminating what works best for small businesses.

• The Law Society The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales

• The Work Foundation The Work Foundation exists to inspire and deliver improvements to performance through improving the quality of working life.

• Underoak - The UK Training Index A directory of training courses and training consultants for all areas of management development and IT skills training. The Directory holds details of over 25,000 training courses offered by approximately 1040 different training organisations.

• Braxton Group An international provider of Strategy, Culture and People Management knowledge as well as services to corporate, medium and small businesses.

• Investors in People UK Established in 1993 to provide national ownership of the Investors in People Standard and responsible for its promotion and branding, quality assurance and development.

• Learning and Skills Council Responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England

• Department for Education & Skills Aims to give children an excellent start in education, enable young peope to equip themselves with life and work skills and encourage adults to achieve their full potential through learning.

• Employers Organisation for Local Government (EOLG) EOLG - a core body with a wealth of advice, information and resources. Aim to be the centre of expertise on people management and diversity in local government.

• The Department of Trade and Industry Working with businesses, employees and consumers to drive up UK productivity and competitiveness to deliver prosperity for all.

• Skillsmart The Sector Skills Council for the Retail sector - site can be tailored to your specific information needs.

• Automotive Skills Sector Skills Council for the sales, maintenance and repair of new and used vehicles

• British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Organisation Provides a wide range of member services including the RISC system, training, exhibitions and legal advice.

• Confederation of Passenger Transport UK The CPT is the voice of the road passenger transport industry in the UK, representing bus, coach and light rail operators.

• Freight Transport Association The FTA represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by rail, road, sea or air. Wide range of resources including networking, training and events.

• Institute of Logistics and Transport Membership organisation seeking to develop the most relevant and effective techniques in logistics and transport. Excellent range of resources including careers and sector news.

• Road Haulage Association (RHA) The RHA provides dedicated cmpaigning, advice, information and business services specially tailored for the haulage industry.

• Skills for Logistics Sector Skills Council for the Logistics sector.

• Charities Resource Network (CRN) Online information service of the Charity Finance Directors Group. Provides access to documents, templates and guidance on a range of useful topics for voluntary organisations.

• Institute of Fundraising Provides support to its members through training, networking and the dissemination of best practice. Offers a Certificate in Fundraising and in-house training.

• London Voluntary Sector Council LVSC supports London's voluntary organisations by providing services (including training) and a voice on policy issues that affect London

• PQASSO Quality World article describing PQASSO - the quality assurance system for small voluntary and community organisations.

• VolResource Resource page for voluntary sector organisations including briefings, chewcklists and a database of guidance on topics related to running a charity or voluntary orgnaisation.

• Voluntary Sector National Training Organisation The VSNTO supports workforce learning and development for paid staff, volunteers, management committee members and trustees within the voluntary and community sectors. Includes some IiP-specific resources.

• Working for a Charity Promotes the voluntary sector as a positive career option. Offers information, advice and training for those seeking employment and volunteer work in the sector.

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