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Association of British Credit Unions Limited (ABCUL)
 Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AS
 telephone 0161 832 3694: 0161 832 3694
 fax 0161 832 3706: 0161 832 3706
 Email info@abcul.org: info@abcul.org
 Website http://www.abcul.org: http://www.abcul.org
 The main trade association for credit unions in the UK


Big Lottery Fund
 1 Plough Place, London, EC4A 1DE
 telephone 0207 211 1800: 0207 211 1800
 Email enquiries@nw.biglotteryfund.org.uk: enquiries@nw.biglotteryfund.org.uk
 Website http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
 Funding for organisations with charitable aims


Blue Orchid
 The Cotton Exchange Building, First Floor (Suite 103), Bixteth Street Entrance (off Tithebarn Street), Liverpool, L3 9LQ
 telephone 0151 284 7728: 0151 284 7728
 fax 0151 286 0547 : 0151 286 0547
 Email info@theblueorchid.co.uk: info@theblueorchid.co.uk
 Website http://www.theblueorchid.co.uk: http://www.theblueorchid.co.uk
 Blue Orchid is an accredited provider of business support and consultancy. We deliver professional services for start up businesses, SME’s and corporate clients.


Borough of Congleton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
 Sandbach Enterprise Centre, Market Square, Wesley Avenue, Sandbach, CW11 1DG
 telephone 0800 915 90 40: 0800 915 90 40
 Email David.McGifford@sece.co.uk: David.McGifford@sece.co.uk
 Website http://www.congletonchamber.co.uk: http://www.congletonchamber.co.uk
 The Chamber exists to provide a quality business support service to help local businesses grow and succeed.


Business in the Community
 137 Shepherdess Walk, London , N1 7RQ
 telephone 020 7566 8650: 020 7566 8650
 fax 01925 239 657: 01925 239 657
 Email information@bitc.org.uk: information@bitc.org.uk
 Website http://www.bitc.org.uk : http://www.bitc.org.uk
 Business organisation supporting voluntary and community groups


Business Link Northwest
 Brian Johnson Way, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5PE
 telephone 0845 00 66 888: 0845 00 66 888
 Email info@businesslinknw.co.uk: info@businesslinknw.co.uk
 Website http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest
 Advice and support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and business start ups


Capacity Builders
 77 Paradise Circus, Birmingham, B1 2DT
 telephone 0121 237 5100: 0121 237 5100
 Email info@capacitybuilders.org.uk: info@capacitybuilders.org.uk
 Website http://www.capacitybuilders.org.uk: http://www.capacitybuilders.org.uk
 We invest in improving the support and advice available to charities, voluntary and community groups and social enterprises.


Charity Bank
 194 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BE
 telephone 01732 774 040: 01732 774 040
 fax 01732 774 069: 01732 774 069
 Email enquiriesnorth@charitybank.org: enquiriesnorth@charitybank.org
 Website http://www.charitybank.org: http://www.charitybank.org
 Provides affordable loans for not-for-private-profit organisations enabling charitable or social enterprise activities to be pursued. Loans of between £5,000 and £1,000,000 can be made.


Charity Commission
 PO Box 1227, Liverpool, L69 3UG
 telephone 0845 3000 218: 0845 3000 218
 fax 0151 703 1555: 0151 703 1555
 Website http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk: http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk
 Advice and information on registering and operating as a charity


Cheshire & Warrington Economic Alliance
 Dalton House, Dalton Way, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0HU
 telephone 01606 738 083: 01606 738 083
 fax 01606 320 082: 01606 320 082
 Website http://www.cwea.org.uk: http://www.cwea.org.uk
 A public and private sector partnership delivering economic development and regeneration initiatives


Cheshire Community Action
 96 Lower Bridge Street, Chester , Cheshire, CH1 1RU
 telephone 01244 323 602: 01244 323 602
 fax 01244 401 036: 01244 401 036
 Email enquiries@cheshireaction.org.uk: enquiries@cheshireaction.org.uk
 Website http://www.cheshireaction.org.uk: http://www.cheshireaction.org.uk
 Advice and support to voluntary and community organisations in rural Cheshire


Cheshire East Council
 Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ
 telephone 0300 123 55 00: 0300 123 55 00
 Website http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
 Advice and support on community and economic development issues


Cheshire West & Chester Council
 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
 telephone 0300 123 8 123: 0300 123 8 123
 Email enquiries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk: enquiries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
 Website http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk: http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
 Advice and support on community and economic development issues


Cheshire West & Chester Council - Economic Development and Environment Policy
 Cheshire West & Chester Council, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
 telephone 01244 973156 : 01244 973156
 fax 01244 973003: 01244 973003
 Email econdev@cheshire.gov.uk: econdev@cheshire.gov.uk
 Website http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Environment/ecodev.htm: http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Environment/ecodev.htm
 Support for businesses across Cheshire


Cheshire West & Chester Council - Research and Intelligence Unit
 Cheshire West & Chester Council, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NP
 telephone 0300 123 8 123: 0300 123 8 123
 Email RandI@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk : RandI@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
 Website http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/RandI/: http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/RandI/
 Information and statistics on Cheshire


Chester & Ellesmere Port Enterprise Agency
 H6a Chester Enterprise Centre, Hoole Bridge, Chester, CH2 3NE
 telephone 01244 347 311‎: 01244 347 311‎
 Email info@cepea.co.uk: info@cepea.co.uk
 Website :


Chester Voluntary Action
 1st Floor Folliott House, 53 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HQ
 telephone 01244 323 527: 01244 323 527
 fax 01244 311680: 01244 311680
 Email enquiries@chesterva.org.uk: enquiries@chesterva.org.uk
 Website http://www.chesterva.org.uk/: http://www.chesterva.org.uk/
 Advice and support for local voluntary organisations


Community Development Foundation
 Unit 5, Angel Gate, 320-326 City Road, London, EC1V 2PT
 telephone 0207 833 1772: 0207 833 1772
 fax 020 7837 6584: 020 7837 6584
 Email admin@cdf.org.uk: admin@cdf.org.uk
 Website http://www.cdf.org.uk: http://www.cdf.org.uk
 Advice and information on community development issues


Community Interest Companies Regulator (CIC)
 CIC Team, Room 3.68, Companies House, Crown Way, Maindy, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ
 telephone 029 2034 6228: 029 2034 6228
 fax 029 2034 6229 : 029 2034 6229
 Email cicregulator@companieshouse.gov.uk: cicregulator@companieshouse.gov.uk
 Website http://www.cicregulator.gov.uk: http://www.cicregulator.gov.uk


Community Loan Fund for the North West
 c/o Roy White, 1 Waterworks Cottage, Off Highlands Road, Runcorn, WA7 4PZ
 telephone 01928 590 472: 01928 590 472
 Email roy@lif.org.uk: roy@lif.org.uk
 Website http://www.lif.org.uk/merseyside/index.htm: http://www.lif.org.uk/merseyside/index.htm
 Makes loans to community enterprises which help with economic regeneration or social inclusion


Companies House
 Crown Way, Maindy, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ
 telephone 0870 333 3636‎: 0870 333 3636‎
 Website http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk: http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk
 Advice and information on registering and operating as a limited company


Congleton District Voluntary Action
 11 Hope Street, Sandbach, CW11 1BA
 telephone 01270 763 100: 01270 763 100
 fax 01270 763 160: 01270 763 160
 Email enquiries@cdva.org.uk: enquiries@cdva.org.uk
 Website http://www.cdva.org.uk/: http://www.cdva.org.uk/
 Advice and support for local voluntary organisations


Co-operatives UK
 Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AS
 telephone 0161 246 2900: 0161 246 2900
 fax 0161 831 7684: 0161 831 7684
 Email info@cooperatives-uk.coop: info@cooperatives-uk.coop
 Website http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop: http://www.cooperatives-uk.coop
 Legal advice and other information for community enterprises


CO-OPS North West
 Jo Bird, c/o Holyoake House, Hanover Street, Manchester, M60 0AS
 telephone 0797 007 5704: 0797 007 5704
 Email info@cooperatives-nw.coop: info@cooperatives-nw.coop
 Website http://www.cooperatives-nw.coop/: http://www.cooperatives-nw.coop/
 Co-operatives NW Ltd is an independant organisation with a democratically elected board from member businesses and organisations with a responsibility to represent and promote the sector.


Crewe & Nantwich Borough Council
 Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BJ
 telephone 01270 537 777: 01270 537 777
 Website http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk: http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
 Advice and support on community and economic development issues


Crewe & Nantwich Voluntary Action
 Ashton House, 1a Gatefield Street, Crewe, CW1 2JP
 telephone 01270 211 545: 01270 211 545
 fax 01270 211 545: 01270 211 545
 Email darren.wake@cnva.co.uk: darren.wake@cnva.co.uk
 Website http://www.cnva.co.uk: http://www.cnva.co.uk
 Advice and support for local voluntary organisations


Cumbria Social Enteprise Partnership
 
 telephone 0845 331 3360: 0845 331 3360
 Email enquiries@socialenterpriseincumbria.org: enquiries@socialenterpriseincumbria.org
 Website http://www.socialenterpriseincumbria.org/: http://www.socialenterpriseincumbria.org/
 The Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership is funded by the North West Development Agencyand is managed by the Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership Steering Groupwith the Cumbria County Council acting as the Accountable Body.


Development Trusts Association (DTA)
 Chris O'Donnell, Centec Business Centre, Stopgate Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 6AW
 telephone 0151 523 7195, mob: 07949 042 391: 0151 523 7195, mob: 07949 042 391
 Email northwest@dta.org.uk : northwest@dta.org.uk
 Website http://www.dta.org.uk : http://www.dta.org.uk
 Advice and support for new and existing development trusts


Directory of Social Change
 Federation House, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BW
 telephone 0151 708 0117: 0151 708 0117
 Email info@dsc.org.uk: info@dsc.org.uk
 Website http://www.dsc.org.uk: http://www.dsc.org.uk
 Useful publications on a range of community enterprise issues


EPNAVCO - Ellesmere Port & Neston Assoc of Voluntary & Community Orgs
 1st Floor Offices, Ellesmere Port Indoor Market, Market Square, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0HW
 telephone 0151 356 7358: 0151 356 7358
 Email chris@epnavco.org.uk: chris@epnavco.org.uk
 Website http://www.epnavco.nepc.co.uk: http://www.epnavco.nepc.co.uk
 Advice and support for local voluntary and community organisations


Government Funding.Org.Uk
 
 Website http://www.governmentfunding.org.uk: http://www.governmentfunding.org.uk
 Online access to government grants for the voluntary and community sector. Search and apply for grants online


Government Office for the North West
 Cunard Building, Pier Head, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1QB
 telephone 0151 224 6300: 0151 224 6300
 Email gonwmailbox@gonw.gsi.gov.uk: gonwmailbox@gonw.gsi.gov.uk
 Website http://www.go-nw.gov.uk: http://www.go-nw.gov.uk
 Advice and information on ESF funding


Groundwork Cheshire
 Yarwoods Arm, Navigation Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BE
 telephone 01606 723 160: 01606 723 160
 fax 01606 723 170 : 01606 723 170
 Email cheshire@groundwork.org.uk: cheshire@groundwork.org.uk
 Website http://www.cheshire.groundworknw.org.uk/: http://www.cheshire.groundworknw.org.uk/
 Environmental regeneration organisation for Macclesfield, Vale Royal, Crewe & Nantwich, Congleton & Chester


Groundwork Mersey Valley
 Unit 8 Columbus Quay, Riverside Drive, Liverpool, L3 4DB
 telephone 0151 726 2740: 0151 726 2740
 fax 0151 726 2741: 0151 726 2741
 Email gwm@groundwork.org.uk: gwm@groundwork.org.uk
 Website http://www.merseyside.groundworknw.org.uk/: http://www.merseyside.groundworknw.org.uk/
 Environmental regeneration organisation for Halton and Warrington


Health and Safety Executive
 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 7HS
 telephone 0151 479 2200: 0151 479 2200
 Website http://www.hse.gov.uk: http://www.hse.gov.uk
 Advice and information on health and safety issues in the workplace


HM Revenue and Customs
 Regian House, James Street, Liverpool, L75 1AA
 telephone 0845 302 1459: 0845 302 1459
 Website http://www.hmrc.gov.uk: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk
 Advice on PAYE, income tax, VAT and other tax related issues


Information Commissioner
 Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
 telephone 0303 123 1113: 0303 123 1113
 Website http://www.ico.gov.uk: http://www.ico.gov.uk
 Advice and information on data protection issues


Job Centre Plus
 
 Website http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk: http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
 Jobcentre Plus contributes to the Government’s aim of tackling poverty, reducing worklessness, promoting growth and opportunity, and modernising Government


Joseph Rowntree Foundation
 The Homestead, 40 Water End, York, YO30 6WP
 telephone 01904 629241: 01904 629241
 fax 01904 620072: 01904 620072
 Email info@jrf.org.uk: info@jrf.org.uk
 Website http://www.jrf.org.uk: http://www.jrf.org.uk
 Reports on a range of social and community issues


Learning and Skills Council Cheshire & Warrington
 9th Floor, Arndale House, Arndale Centre, Manchester, M4 3AQ
 telephone 0845 019 4142: 0845 019 4142
 fax 0161 261 0370: 0161 261 0370
 Email GrManchesterinfo@lsc.gov.uk: GrManchesterinfo@lsc.gov.uk
 Website http://www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/NorthWest: http://www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/NorthWest
 Agency responsible for funding and training for over 16s


Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
 Churchill Chambers, Churchill Way, Macclesfield, SK11 6AS
 telephone 01625 665 940: 01625 665 940
 Email lcole@macclesfieldchamber.co.uk: lcole@macclesfieldchamber.co.uk


Macclesfield District CVS
 81 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TX
 telephone 01625 439736: 01625 439736
 Email mdcvs@btconnect.com: mdcvs@btconnect.com
 Website http://www.macclesfieldanddistrictcvs.co.uk/: http://www.macclesfieldanddistrictcvs.co.uk/
 Advice and support for local voluntary organisations


National Council of Voluntary Organisations
 Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL
 telephone 020 7713 6161: 020 7713 6161
 Website http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
 Advice and support for voluntary organisations


North West Network
 Albert House, 17 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3HZ
 telephone 0161 236 6493: 0161 236 6493
 fax 0161 228 6137: 0161 228 6137
 Email info@nwnetwork.org.uk: info@nwnetwork.org.uk
 Website http://www.nwnetwork.org.uk: http://www.nwnetwork.org.uk
 Support and advice on European structural funds


Northwest Regional Development Agency - Headquarters
 PO Box 37, Renaissance House, Centre Park, Warrington, WA1 1QN
 telephone 01625 400 100: 01625 400 100
 fax 01625 400 400: 01625 400 400
 Email info@nwda.co.uk: info@nwda.co.uk
 Website http://www.nwda.co.uk: http://www.nwda.co.uk
 Regional Development Agency for the North West


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
 Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU
 telephone 020 7944 4400: 020 7944 4400
 fax 020 7944 9645: 020 7944 9645
 Email enquiryodpm@odpm.gsi.gov.uk: enquiryodpm@odpm.gsi.gov.uk
 Website http://www.communities.gov.uk: http://www.communities.gov.uk
 We would all like to be part of a safe, prosperous and healthy community. A community where everyone has the right to the same opportunities, freedom and respect. Somewhere we can be proud of.


Plunkett Foundation
 The Plunkett Foundation, The Quadrangle, Woodstock, Oxford, OX20 1LH
 telephone 01993 810730: 01993 810730
 fax 01993 810730: 01993 810730
 Email office@plunkett.co.uk: office@plunkett.co.uk
 Website http://www.plunkett.co.uk: http://www.plunkett.co.uk
 The Plunkett Foundation work with a range of organisations who share our values to develop support programmes for rural co-operative and social enterprises through their development.


PSL Group (The)
 The Old Coach House, 8 Garden Lane, Chester, CH1 4EN
 telephone 01244 401 866 or 0151 666 6519: 01244 401 866 or 0151 666 6519
 Email val.casson@thepslgroup.co.uk: val.casson@thepslgroup.co.uk
 Website http://www.thepslgroup.co.uk: http://www.thepslgroup.co.uk
 Promotes new ways of entering work or enhancing employment prospects through supported personal and social development


Regenesis
 Blacon Community Trust, Dee Point Campus, Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5NF
 telephone 01244 390 405: 01244 390 405
 Email mike@bctregenesis.com: mike@bctregenesis.com
 Website http://www.bctregenesis.com: http://www.bctregenesis.com
 Consultancy support to social enterprises


SELNET
 Unit 3, St Augustines Avenham Centre, St Austins Place, Avenham , PR1 3YJ
 telephone 01772 521020 : 01772 521020
 Email admin@selnet-uk.com : admin@selnet-uk.com
 Website http://www.selnet-uk.com: http://www.selnet-uk.com
 Playing a full role in the North West regional and Lancashire sub-regional social enterprise partnerships and networks, Selnet is a member organisation that is the voice of the Lancashire social enterprise sector.


Social Audit Network (SAN)
 c/o CEU Ltd, Garden Floor, Suite 1, 11-15 Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA
 telephone 01392 666282: 01392 666282
 Email info@socialauditnetwork.org.uk: info@socialauditnetwork.org.uk
 Website http://www.socialauditnetwork.org.uk: http://www.socialauditnetwork.org.uk
 A national network which promotes, trains and facilitates social accounting in social economy organisations.


Social Enteprise Network - Merseyside
 Waterloo Buildings, 23-31 Bridge Street, Birkenhead, CH41 1AS
 telephone 0151 666 6510: 0151 666 6510
 Email info@sen.org.uk: info@sen.org.uk
 Website http://www.sen.org.uk/about-sen: http://www.sen.org.uk/about-sen
 Operating in all sectors from horticulture, construction, publishing, training, and transport to name a few.


Social Enterprise Coalition
 CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, Old Street, London, N1 6AH
 telephone 020 7793 2323: 020 7793 2323
 Email membership@socialenterprise.org.uk: membership@socialenterprise.org.uk
 Website http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk: http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk
 National organisation aiming to represent social enterprises


Social Enterprise North West
 4th Floor 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH
 telephone 0151 237 3986: 0151 237 3986
 Email collette.morris@senw.org.uk: collette.morris@senw.org.uk
 Website http://www.senw.org.uk: http://www.senw.org.uk
 Social Enterprise North West, SENW, has been established as a regional network and its directors include representatives of social enterprise networks from across the region.


South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
 Enterprise House, Wistaston Road Business Centre, Wistaston Road, Crewe, CW2 7RP
 telephone 01270 504 700: 01270 504 700
 Email info@sccci.co.uk: info@sccci.co.uk
 Website http://www.southcheshirechamber.co.uk: http://www.southcheshirechamber.co.uk


Together Works
 Bridge-5 Mill, 22A Beswick Street, Manchester, M4 7HR
 telephone 0161 273 3237: 0161 273 3237
 Email info@togetherworks.org.uk: info@togetherworks.org.uk
 Website http://www.togetherworks.org.uk: http://www.togetherworks.org.uk
 Together Works will develop a strong, independent and cohesive social economy in Greater Manchester that delivers outstanding financial, social and environmental benefits to our communities.


Unity Trust Bank
 Nine Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2HB
 telephone 0845 140 1000: 0845 140 1000
 Email utb@unity.co.uk: utb@unity.co.uk
 Website http://www.unity.uk.com: http://www.unity.uk.com
 Provides banking and membership services to the trade union, charity, voluntary, credit union and membership organisation sectors.


Voluntary Action Vale Royal
 Waterside House, Navigation Road, Northwich, CW8 1BE
 telephone 01606 723 180: 01606 723 180
 Email aneil@valeroyalcvs.org.uk: aneil@valeroyalcvs.org.uk
 Website http://www.vavaleroyal.org.uk: http://www.vavaleroyal.org.uk
 Advice and support for local voluntary organisations