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LinksCREDIT UNIONSFind Your Credit Union A facility for searching for your local Credit Union, if it is not listed below. Haringey, Islington & City CU The Credit Union serving individuals who live or work in the London Borough of Haringey, Islington and The City of London. North West London CU The Credit Union serving the London Borough of Barnet, as well as parts of Harrow & Brent. London Community CU The Credit Union serving the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Hackney. Waltham Forest Community CU The Credit Union serving the London Borough of Waltham Forest. ABCUL ABCUL is The Association of British Credit Unions Limited. Contains information relating to credit unions, their rules and governance. WOCCU The World Council of Credit Unions gives information about the global movement of credit unions and how they are helping people from all over the world. DEBT ADVICE AND INFORMATIONCentre for Responsible Credit - A dedicated unit established to monitor the development of credit markets, research models of responsible provision, and promote policy responses which protect the long term interests of households Money A + E - A service set up to help you make your money go further with confidential advice and online tips. Money Advice Service - a free debt management advice service Payplan - A free debt management company, also offering confidential debt advice ACCESS TO FINANCEBritish Business Angels Association The British Business Angels Association (BBAA) is the National Trade Association for the UK’s Business Angel Networks and its Associates and Affiliates. Community Development Finance Association- Membership organisation providing capacity building, networking, development, and research. United Kingdom. Enterprise Enfield An organisation dedicated to helping people start and run businesses as well as develop and expand existing ones. Innovation, research and development grants An initiative created and led by the London Development Agency to promote the benefits of innovation through increased productivity and improved business practices. HBV Enterprise A Hackney-based charity and enterprise agency helping to reduce poverty and unemployment by encouraging enterprise. J4B Grants and Information Comprehensive information on government grants for both business and voluntary groups. Open4Business A free-to-use grant and funding search facility which the London Borough of Enfield has installed on its website to support businesses in Enfield. Open4Community A free-to-use grant and funding search facility which the London Borough of Enfield has installed on its website to support charities and community groups. One London Greater London Enterprise (GLE) is London’s economic development company, wholly owned by all 33 London boroughs. Prince's Youth Business Trust A
BUSINESS NETWORKING ORGANISATIONSNorth London Chamber of Commerce The NLCC is an independent Membership Organisation, run by businesses for businesses. North London Enterprise Club This club, for business entrepreneurs, holds regular networking events, newsletters and Credit Union. The Home Business Alliance The Home Business Alliance gives important information and guidance for home based businesses. BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANISATIONSBusiness Link/Business Link London Information, advice and events for people starting and growing businesses. Enterprise Enfield An organisation dedicated to helping people start and run busineses as well as develop and expand existing ones. HBV Enterprise A Hackney-based charity and enterprise agency helping to reduce poverty and unemployment by encouraging enterprise. KIS Training An enterprise development agency providing support to start-ups and established businesses in North London. North London Business - A not-for profit organisation which aims to improve the economic development for North London with services including business development and a commercial premises database. One London Greater London Enterprise (GLE) is London’s economic development company, wholly owned by all 33 London boroughs. Prevista Offers business support and training to a range of clients. Shell liveWIRE Shell LiveWIRE has over 21 years' experience encouraging young people (16- 30 year olds) to start and develop their own businesses. They also host the annual Shell Livewire Awards. TNG part of Avanta, offers a complete recruitment, training, consultancy, mentoring and business support service to develop employment and skills across the UK. InBiz part of Avanta, is dedicated to the promotion and development of self employment as a way into economic activity. COMMUNITY GROUPSEnfield Disability Action This association of disability groups provides information and advice to any person with a disability living in Enfield. Enfield LGBT Networking The Enfield LGBT Network is a consortium of Voluntary and Statutory sector organisations as well as individuals who work in the borough. Their aim is to improve the services for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgenderpeople of Enfield. DISABILITY- BUSINESS SUPPORT & USEFUL CONTACTSDirectgov- Access to Work Practical support and advice for employed and self-employed people with disabilities. Directgov- Contacts for disabled people A government website outlining the help and information available to disabled people. Directgov- Permitted Work If you are receiving Incapacity benefit you may be able to do some types of work,called "permitted work". This site gives details. Leonard Cheshire - 'Ready to Start' programme An initiative aimed at encouraging and providing support for disabled people to start their own business. DESIGN AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIESDesign Council Helping businesses become more successful, public services more efficient and designers more effective Craft Council
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONGreen Mark An award scheme which enables business owners from any industry to demonstrate their on-going environmental improvement and commitment to customers and other stakeholders. Environment Agency Netregs Netregs provides free environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses throughout the
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The Centre for Environment and Safety Management for Business (CESMB) Part of Middlesex University, this centre helps businesses and other organisations recognise how environmental management is a key factor in business competitiveness locally, nationally and internationally. FRANCHISINGFranchising in London The
GOVERNMENT SITESCompanies House All limited companies in the
HM Revenue and Customs HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits Dept for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR -formerly DTI) BERR’s central purpose is to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the voice for business across Government. INFORMATION ON LATE PAYMENTBetter Payment Practice Group Promotes a better payment culture within the
INFORMATION AND ADVICEThe Skills Funding Agency An agency whose mission is to ensure that people and businesses can access the skills training they need to succeed in playing their part in society and in growing England’s economy. The Young People's Learning Agency The role of the Young People's Learning Agency is to support local authorities to commission suitable education and training opportunities for all 16-19 year olds in England; to fund and manage the performance of open academies and to provide direct support for learners. Next Step Network Part of a Government initiative, funded by the LSC London North, to help adults over 20 who are learning or thinking about learning, wanting to change or get into work. ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) Provides up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. www.startaneventsbusiness.co.uk Provides information on starting an events business. INTERNATIONAL TRADEUK Trade & Investment A Government organisation that helps UK-based companies looking to grow their business internationally. LEGALLawyers For Your Business A network of 1,200 solicitor firms in
LONDON BOROUGHSBarnet Local Government Authority serving the borough of Barnet. Camden Local Government Authority serving the borough of Camden Enfield Local Government Authority serving the borough of Enfield. Haringey Local Government Authority serving the borough of Haringey Islington Local Government Authority serving the borough of Islington Waltham Forest Local Government Authority serving the borough of Waltham Forest NATIONAL FEDERATION OF ENTERPRISE AGENCIESNFEA A network of independent, not for profit, local Enterprise Agencies and similar organisations, committed to responding to the needs of small and growing businesses. ONLINE SUPPORTPREMISESEnfield Enterprise Centre This Centre, based at 26-28 Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield houses workshops and office units which are ideal premises for small businesses The RSA Island Village A development consisting of a mixed-use commercial centre - home to a number of thriving businesses, both start-ups and mature enterprises. North London Commercial Property Search - A free to use database of available commercial premises for both tenants and landlords SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
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