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Benefits
Top of the page /www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice are a national organisation who provide information and advice about many different issues
www.dwp.gov.uk
Department of Work & Pensions is the government department which deals with benefit claims
www.youthinformation.com
www.youthinformation.com is the National Youth Agency's website of information for young people
Drugs
Top of the page /http://gosmokefree.nhs.uk
This website contains detailed information about the free NHS support services.
www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen/index.asp
Alateen is an organisation which supports young people who are affected by a problem drinker
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous is an organisation that supports people who wish to stop drinking alcohol
www.drugscope.org.uk
DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs.
www.knowyourlimits.gov.uk
This website provides information about the strength of alcohol and how many units in alcoholic drinks
www.lifeline.org.uk
Lifeline is a drug advice organisation and also produces a very good range of drug advice leaflets
www.nafas.org
Nafas is a culturally sensitive drug agency, which has developed an innovative model of working with BME communities.
www.newash.org.uk
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
www.quit.org.uk
QUIT is the independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.
www.re-solv.org
ReSolve is a national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volitile substance abuse
www.release.org.uk
Release offeres a range of specialist services to professionals and the public concerning drugs and the law.
www.talktofrank.com
Talk to Frank is a Government website, providing information and support about drugs and drug use.
www.ukna.org
Narcotics Anonymous is a completely voluntary organisation. Membership is open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help, regardless of what drug or combination of drugs have been used, and irrespective of age, sex, religion, race, creed or class.<br />
Education
Top of the page /http://ema.direct.gov.uk/
Information about the Education Maintenance Allowance
http://ema.lsc.gov.uk
This is the Learning & Skills Council's ema website
www.aimhigher.ac.uk
Aim Higher is a website to provide information for those who want to go to College (HE) or University
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision
BBC Revision is a website to help pupils in schools with their revision
www.britishcouncil.org/learning.htm
The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
www.connexions-direct.com/whichwaynow
Which Way now is a government website for helping Year 9 students make decisions in the subject options they have to make
www.dfes.gov.uk
Department for Children, Schools and Families is the Government department for these services
www.education-otherwise.org
Education Otherwise is a UK-based membership organisation which provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school
www.egas-online.org
Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.
www.erasmus.ac.uk
Erasmus is a European Commission exchange programme that enables students in 31 European countries to study for part of their degree in another country.
www.eurodesk.org.uk
Eurodesk UK is a free, unbiased enquiry answering service providing you with the information you need to work, study and volunteer in Europe.
www.gap-year.com
gap-year.com is a website to help people looking to take a year out
www.gapyearjobs.co.uk
This site provides job vacancies for people on gap years, vacancies both home and abroad.
www.lattitude.org.uk
Gap Activity Projects is the leading year out organisation for school-leavers in the UK. It is a not-for-profit organisation, specialising in voluntary work placements overseas for 17-25 year-olds.
www.learndirect.co.uk
Learn Direst provide career advice for over 19s and have learning centres where courses can be done
www.open.ac.uk
The Open University is the United Kingdom's only university dedicated to distance learning.
www.studyoptions.com/
Higher Education in Australia and New Zealand
www.ucas.com
University Clearing Admissions System (UCAS) is the organisation which administers the process for chosing which University to go to.
www.ukcosa.org.uk/
Information about studying abroad from the Council for International Education
www.yini.org.uk
Year in Industry provides young people with paid, degree relevant work experience in their year out, before or during their university course
www.young-enterprise.org.uk
Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading business and enterprise education charity.
Environment
Top of the page /www.ben-network.org.uk
BEN works to integrate social, cultural and environmental concerns in the context of sustainable development.
www.buav.org
British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection campaigns against experimentation on animals
www.buglife.org.uk
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates
www.ciwf.org.uk
Compassion in World Farming fights for the wellbeing of farm animals worldwide
www.defra.gov.uk
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is the Government department which deals with the countryside and issues connected with the countryside
www.english-heritage.org.uk
English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood
www.est.org.uk
The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation. They are one of the UK's leading organisations set up to address the damaging effects of climate change.
www.forestry.gov.uk
The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.
www.green-alliance.org.uk
Green Alliance is an environmental organisation
www.greenpeace.org.uk
Greenpeace is an environmental organisation which fights for peace
www.groundwork.org.uk
Groundwork is an organisation which helps communities to deliver projects and programmes
www.makepovertyhistory.org
Make Poverty History is a campaign to reduce poverty throughout the developing countries of the world
www.mcsuk.org
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The National Trust is a charity which works to protect and open to the public, building of historic national importance
www.naturalengland.org.uk
Natural England is an organisation which works to help keep England looking natural
www.pdsa.org.uk
PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for the pets of people in need.
www.peta.org.uk
PETA is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.
www.recyclenow.com
Recycle Now is the national recycling campaign for England, aimed at encouraging more of us to recycle more things, more often and to understand the positive benefits of our actions.
www.rspb.org.uk
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is a UK charity that fights to protect birds and their habitats in the UK
www.rspca.org
The RSPCA is a charity which works to protect animals in the UK
www.tropical-forests.com
Children's Tropical Forests (U.K.) works to protect, conservate and regenerate the world's tropical forests
www.vegansociety.com
The Vegan Society is an organisation which promotes vegan lifestyles - that is, ways of living that seek to exclude, as far as is possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
The Wildlife Trusts is the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK's habitats and species.
www.wwf-uk.org
The World Wildlife Fund works to protect areas where the most critically endangered wildlife and the least protected habitats are found both in the UK and throughout the world.
www.youngveggie.org
Young Veggie is the Vegetarian Society's websit for young vegetarians.
www.youth4animals.com
This website helps young people find out about animals and gives ideas about how they may be able to protect them
www.yptenc.org.uk
The Young People's Trust for the Environment is a charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and the need for sustainability.
www2.btcv.org.uk/display/btcv_home
British Trust Conservation Volunteering promotes environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK
Equal Opportunities
Top of the page /www.disabilityalliance.org
Disability Alliance is a national registered charity that works to relieve poverty and improving the living standards of disabled people.
www.edcm.org.uk
Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) is the campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child. EDCM is a campaign by four leading organisations working with disabled children and their families – Contact a Family, Council for Disabled Children (CDC), Mencap and the Special Educational Consortium (SEC).
www.equalityhumanrights.com
The Equality & Human Rights Commission is the organisation which replaces the Equal Opportunities Commission, Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission
www.muslimyouth.net
A guidance and support website for Muslim young people
www.mywf.org.uk
The Muslim Youthwork Foundation (MYWF) is a national Muslim Youthwork organisation that places young people at the heart of its purpose and function.
Health
Top of the page /www.5aday.nhs.uk
This website is a NHS website promoting 5 fruit and veg a day
www.adders.org
Adders promotes awareness to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and to provide information and as much free practical help to sufferers, both adults and children, and their families.
www.addiss.co.uk
ADDISS provides information, training and support for parents, sufferers and professionals in the fields of ADHD and related learning and behavioural difficulties.
www.b-eat.co.uk
beat (beating eating disorders) is the UK's leading eating disorder charity.
www.bbc.co.uk/health
BBC Heath is the BBC's health website
www.blood.co.uk
This is the website for the national blood service. This gives information about becoming a blood donor.
www.cry-sis.org.uk
Cry-sis offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies
www.depressionalliance.org
Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people with depression
www.direct.gov.uk/en/HealthAndWellBeing/index.htm
Direct Gov is a website which brings together a wide range of public service information and services online.
www.i-c-m.org.uk
The Institute for Complementary Medicine (ICM) is a UK registered charity that provides the public with information on all aspects of the safe and best practice of Complementary Medicine
www.mind.org.uk
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
www.nct.org.uk
The National Childbirth Trust are the leading charity for pregnancy, birth and parenting in the UK
www.nhs.uk/EHIC/Pages/About.aspx
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge. This is the website to find out about it and apply for one.
www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx
NHS Choices is the new service that helps you to make the most of your health and get the best out of the NHS
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
NHS Direct is a 24-hour health care service - delivering telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to you.
www.pals.nhs.uk
PALS (Patient Advice and Liason Service) has been introduced to ensure that the NHS listens to patients, their relatives, carers and friends, and answers their questions and resolves their concerns as quickly as possible.
www.sane.org.uk
SANE works to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness
www.thecalmzone.net
The Campaign Against Living Miserably is targeted at young men aged between 15-35. The campaign offers help, information and advice via a phone and web service. Anyone, regardless of age, gender or geographic location can call the line.
www.users.zetnet.co.uk/BCSW
Bristol Crisis Service for Women is a national voluntary organisation that supports women in emotional distress
www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds are a national charity who work to improve the mental health of young people, through giving advice, campaigning and distributing publications.
Housing
Top of the page /http://england.shelter.org.uk/home/index.cfm/setcountry/true
Shelter is a national housing advice organisation provided through a national helpline and housing advice centres Visit: http://england.shelter.org.uk/home/index.cfm/setcountry/true
www.homeless.org.uk
Homeless Link is a national organisation that is working to help homless people
www.housing.org.uk
The National Housing Federation represents 1300 independent, not-for-profit housing associations in England and is the voice of affordable housing.
www.housingcorp.gov.uk
The Housing Corporation is the national Government agency that funds new affordable housing and regulates housing associations in England.
www.runawayhelpline.org.uk
The Runaway Helpline is a national, Freefone confidential service for anyone who has run away from home or care, or been forced to leave home.
www.tpas.org.uk
TPAS England, is the leading national tenant participation organisation working to promote tenant empowerment.
Law
Top of the page /www.ceop.gov.uk
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre works across the UK and internationally to on tackle child sex abuse wherever and whenever it happens
www.citizencard.com
Citizencard is a government approved card for proving age or identity
www.clsdirect.org.uk
Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential service paid for by legal aid.
www.fco.gov.uk
The Forced Marriage Unit is a goverment department that is a single point of confidential advice and assistance for those at risk of being forced into marriage overseas.
www.gamcare.org.uk
GamCare, a registered charity, has become the leading authority on the provision of information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling.
www.gro.gov.uk
The General Register Office officially overseas the certification of births, marriages and deaths
www.grp.gov.uk
The Gender Recognition Panel assesses applications from transsexual people for legal recognition of the gender in which they now live.
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
HMCS provides administration and support for the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Crown Court, the magistrates' courts, the county courts and the Probate Service.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
The Home Office is the government department responsible for leading the national effort to protect the public from terrorism, crime and anti-social behaviour.
www.iasuk.org
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UK’s largest charity providing representation and advice in immigration and asylum law.
www.ico.gov.uk
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
The Border and Immigration Agency is a new agency of the Home Office. The Agency assumes the responsibilities for managing immigration control in the UK.
www.ipcc.gov.uk
The IPCC is an independent body whose job is to see that an complaints that are made about the Police are dealth with effectively
www.jcwi.org.uk
JCWI is an independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.
www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
Liberty campaigns to protect basic rights and freedoms through the courts, in Parliament and in the wider community.
www.nyas.net
National Youth Advocacy Service is a UK charity providing children's rights and socio-legal services.
www.pass-scheme.org.uk
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) is the UK's national guarantee scheme for proof-of-age cards.
www.validateuk.co.uk
Validate Uk is a voluntary proof of age card, approved by the UK Government
www.victimsupport.org
Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help people deal with their experience.
Leisure
Top of the page /www.artsaward.org.uk
The Arts Award supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders and is available throughout England.
www.artsfestivals.co.uk
British Arts Festivals Association is an organisation covering the widest range of arts festivals in the UK
www.bpa.org.uk
The British Parachute Association organises, governs and furthers the advancement of Sport Parachuting within the UK.
www.britishorienteering.org.uk
British Orienteering are the National Governing Body for the sport of orienteering in the United Kingdom
www.bsac.com
The British Sub Agua Club is the governing body for Sub Aqua Diving in the UK
www.ctc.org.uk
The Cyclist Touring Club (CTC) is the UK and Ireland’s largest and longest established national cycling membership organisation.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Youthfunds/index.htm
This website gives information about Youth Opportunity Funds and Youth Capital Funds. These are funds to help make an improvement where you live Visit: www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Youthfunds/index.htm
www.doit4real.co.uk
Do it 4 Real are summer camp activities for young people 10 - 16 years. There are 9 different camps at 27 locations throughout England and Wales.
www.jst.org.uk
The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST), is a unique charity that aims to promote the integration of people of all physical abilities through the challenge and adventure of tall ship sailing.
www.media-box.co.uk
Mediabox is an organisation that supports individuals to develop and produce creative media projects for film, television, radio, online and multi media platforms
www.nationalgigguide.com
The National Gig Guide is a website which promotes gigs throughout the UK but also provides information and services
www.nayo.org.uk
The National Association of Youth Orchestras represent youth orchestras throughout the UK and help to foster their development.
www.nayt.org.uk
National Association of Youth Theatres) supports the development of youth theatre and young people’s involvement in theatre through a professional programme of training, advocacy, information services and events.<br />
www.nyt.org.uk
The National Youth Theatre offers young people the chance to develop their creative and social skills through the medium of the theatrical arts which includes acting and technical disciplines.
www.raleigh.org.uk
Raleigh International is a charity that provides adventurous and challenging expeditions for people from all backgrounds, nationalities and ages, especially young people.
www.ramblers.org.uk
The Ramblers Association are Britain's biggest walking charity. They work to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales
www.sportscoachuk.org
sports coach UK is a charitable organisation and is the lead agency for development of the UK sports coaching system.
www.suzylamplugh.org
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust raises awareness of the importance of personal safety.
www.theaward.org
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability.
www.thebmc.co.uk
The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.
www.thesoundstation.org.uk
The Sound Station is a Youth Music website, it helps young people upto the age 18 learn more about music
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_16
thinkuknow is a website to make young people aware of the risks of the internet and the other activities connected with the internet
www.urbanstreet.co.uk
urban street the uk directory of professional music services
www.yde.org.uk
Youth Dance England is the national dance agency to connect young people with dance
www.yde.org.uk
Youth Dance England website
www.youth-music-theatre.org.uk
Youth Music Theatre is a charity that works with young people to develop and produce music theattre productions
Money
Top of the page /www.affordablewarmth.co.uk
The Affordable Warmth scheme supports the installation of gas fires, heating systems, including community heating and insulation in up to one million homes by 2007, through the use of operational leases.
www.awtf.org.uk
An independent Charitable Trust offering financial assistance to those in hardship in the Anglian and Hartlepool Water Regions.
www.childtrustfund.gov.uk
A Child Trust Fund is a lump sum of money given to parents to invest for their childrens future
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Consumer Direct is a goverment funded website and helpline to give practical advice on all kinds of consumer issues - from problems with cars to faulty household appliances.
www.edfenergytrust.org.uk
An independent Charitable Trust offering financial assistance to those in hardship to pay their energy bills (To apply the applicant must be a customer of London Energy, SWEB Energy, SEEBOARD Energy or Virgin HomeEnergy).
www.energypeopletrust.co.uk
The ScottishPower Energy People Trust is an independent charity established to help end fuel poverty in the UK. The Trust can provide funds for not-for-profit organisations who work with or represent the vulnerable and fuel poor to help those most in need.
www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
The Financial Ombudsman Service helps to settle individual disputes between businesses providing financial services and their customers.
www.fsa.gov.uk
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent non-governmental body, which regulates financial services & businesses
www.gambleaware.co.uk
Gambleawre is an organisation that promotes responsible gambling
www.gambleaware.co.uk
Gambleawre is an organisation that promotes responsible gambling
www.hmrc.gov.uk
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits
www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
Moneymadeclear from the Financial Services Authority. Information without the jargon and just the facts about financial products and services, helping you to make an informed decision.
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
National Debtline is a charity helpline that provides free confidential and independant advice on how to deal with debt problems.
www.oft.gov.uk
The Office of Fair Trading promotes and protects consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
www.slc.co.uk
The Student Loan Company is the organisation that administers loans for students in Higher Education.
www.sttf.org.uk
An independent Charitable Trust offering financial assistance to those in hardship to pay their water and sewerage bills.
www.uutf.org.uk
An independent Charitable Trust offering financial assistance to those in hardship to pay their water and sewerage bills.
www.whataboutmoney.info
This website is produced by the Financial Services Authority to help young people manage their money
www.whataboutmoney.info
This site is aimed at 16-24 year olds, to help you better understand money issues. It is part the FSA National Strategy for Financial Capability, which aims to improve the financial capability of consumers in the UK.
Politics
Top of the page /http://europa.eu/index_en.htm
Europa is the website for the European Union
www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
about my vote is an electoral commission website which can be used to register to vote and find out about voting taking place where you live
www.amnesty.org
Amnesty International is a support organisation whose purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.
www.animalaid.org.uk
Animal Aid is the UK's largest animal rights group they campaign peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promote a cruelty-free lifestyle.
www.byc.org.uk
The British Youth Council promotes the active citizenship of young people and work with them to develop their skills and abilities to participate in decision-making and controlling resources, encouraging them to work together to take collective action.
www.conservatives.com
The Conservative party is one of the 3 major political parties in the UK Parliament
www.europarl.org
Europarl is the UK website for the Office of the European Parliament
www.foe.co.uk
Friends of the Earth seeks to influence the government to make changes to policies in favour of people and planet.
www.greenparty.org.uk/news
The Green Party is one of the political parties within the UK Parliament
www.labour.org.uk
The Labour Party is one of the 3 major political parties in the UK Parliament
www.libdems.org.uk
The Liberal Democrates are one of the 3 political parties in the UK Parliament
www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
Liberty campaigns to protect basic rights and freedoms through the courts, in Parliament and in the wider community.
www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page30.asp
This websites provides information about the government.
www.parliament.uk
This is the website for the UK Parliament
www.participationworks.org.uk
Participation Works provides an online resource for youth participation.
www.ukip.org
UK Independence Party (UKIP) is a party in the UK Parliament
www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk
The UK Youth Parliament allows young people to have their say and help to make changes through a political process
Relationships
Top of the page /http://nchacti01.uuhost.uk.uu.net/carelaw
Carelaw is an information site for children and young people in care in England & Wales.
www.adoptionuk.org
Adoption UK is a national charity run by and for adopters, providing self-help information, advice, support and training on all aspects of adoption and adoptive parenting.
www.afteradoption.org.uk
After Adoption is a voluntary adoption agency and one of the largest providers of adoption support services in the UK.
www.anationalvoice.org
A National Voice is an organisation run for and by young people who are or have been in care
www.baaf.org.uk
British Association for Adoption and Fostering is the leading UK charity working for children separated from their birth families.
www.bullying.co.uk
Bullying UK is the new name for the award-winning charity Bullying Online. Bullying UK is an organisation which supports individuals who are affected by bullying.
www.carersfederation.co.uk
The Carers Federation Ltd supports carers and the people for whom they care. The organisation provides a wide range of services and useful information.
www.childline.org.uk
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call to talk about any problem.
www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/parents/parentknowhow/
Parent Know How is a new programme for parents, to support all parents who feel may they need help. There is a particular focus on meeting the needs of parents who don’t receive support from current sources of help.
www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage
The Forced Marriage Unit is a single point of confidential advice and assistance for those at risk of being forced into marriage overseas.
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Gingerbread and One Parent Families have now merged to provide better support. Gingerbread is an organisation for Lone Parent Families.
www.itsnotyourfault.org
Its Not Your Fault is an information website for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up.
www.kidscape.org.uk
Kidscape works UK-wide to provide individuals and organisations with practical skills and resources necessary to keep young people safe from harm.
www.missingpeople.org.uk
Missing People (formerly National Missing Persons Helpline) is the UK's only charity that works with young runaways, missing and unidentified people, their families and others who care for them
www.myh.org.uk
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a registered charity which provides faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim young people in the UK.
www.nspcc.org.uk
The National Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Children have 177 community-based projects and run the Child Protection Helpline and ChildLine in the UK.
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
One Parent Families is an independent charity working to promote the interests and welfare of lone parents and their children.
www.outsiders.org.uk
Outsiders is a self-help group for people with physical and social disabilities. We offer members the chance to contact others, gain more confidence, make new friends and perhaps find a partner.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents.
www.pinkparents.org.uk
Pink Parents offer a range of support services and social activities for all LGBT families
www.rd4u.org.uk
RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care's Youth Involvement Project and is here to support people after the death of someone close.
www.refuge.org.uk
Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children who are at risk of domestic violence.<br />
www.relate.org.uk
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through this website.
www.respect.uk.net
Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services.
www.roofie.com
The Roofie Foundation is Britain’s only organisation dealing with the issues surrounding Drug Facilitated Sexual Abuse (DFSA) through drink spiking.
www.survivorsuk.org
Survivors UK Helpline provides information, support, and understanding, about male childhood sexual abuse & rape
www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk
The Who Cares Trust are a national charity working to improve public care for children and young people who are separated from their families and living in residential or foster care.
www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid is the national domestic violence charity who work to end violence against women and children, and support over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the country.
Religion
Top of the page /http://druidnetwork.org
The Druid Network is a source of information of the modern Druid tradition, Druidic practice and the history of Druidry.
http://hinduism.iskcon.com
Heart of Hinduism is an educational resource that explains the Hindu traditions in clear terms.
www.bbc.co.uk/religion/
A website provided by the BBC around religion and ethics
www.boardofdeputies.org.uk/
The Board of Deputies promote the development of the Jewish community in Britain.
www.cultinformation.org.uk
CIC is an educational charity. It was the first educational organisation focusing critical concern on the harmful methods of the cults. Providing advice and information for victims of cults, their families and friends, researchers and the media.
www.gurmat.info/sms
Sikh Missionary Society works towards the advancement of the Sikh faith in the U.K and abroad
www.hinducounciluk.org
Hindu Council UK is a national network of Hindu temple bodies and cultural organisations coordinating all different schools of Hindu theology within the UK
www.humanism.org.uk
The British Humanist Association exists to promote Humanism and support and represent people who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs
www.mcb.org.uk
The Muslim Council of Britain is an umberella organisation dedicated to the common good, to the betterment of the community and the country
www.multifaithcentre.org
The Multi-Faith Centre website is a website that tries to promote mutual understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs and to build respect between people as fellow human beings. Multi-Fath Centre is a charity.
www.paganfed.org
The Pagan Federation is an organisation that any Pagan may join. The Pagan Federation is continually active in bringing Pagans together to promote and educate about Paganism in the wider community.
www.paganfed.org
The Pagan Federation is an organisation that any Pagan may join.
www.religionfacts.com
Religion Facts is a website that gives the facts about world religions
www.secularism.org.uk
The National Secular Society is the leading pressure group defending the rights of non-believers from the demands of religious power-seekers.
www.sikhnet.com
This website gives information about the Sikh religion
www.sikhs.org
This is a website that provides information about the Sikh religion
www.thebuddhistsociety.org
The Buddhist Society works to publish and make known the principles of the major Buddhist Schools and traditions and to encourage the study and practice of those principles.
www.youthalpha.org
Youth Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith, aimed especially at those who aren't regular churchgoers.
Sex and Sexuality
Top of the page /www.avert.org
AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK, working to AVERT HIV and AIDS worldwide.
www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/sex_and_sexual_health
This website is part of the BBC website is specifically on relationships and sex, including sexual health.
www.beaumont-trust.org.uk
The Beaumont-Trust is a charitable educational resource providing information on the subjects of Transsexualism and Transvestism.
www.beaumontsociety.org.uk
The Beaumont Society is a support network, the society keenly promotes the better understanding of the conditions of transgender, transvestisim and gender dysphoria
www.bpas.org
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service works closely with the NHS and provides a range of reproductive health care services, free of cost to the user.
www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk
This website gives information about promoting breast feeding.
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Broken Rainbow supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
www.brook.org.uk
Brook is the only national voluntary sector provider of free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.
www.condomessentialwear.co.uk/
Playing Safely is an NHS sexual health advice web site providing advice on STI's, contraception and where to find clinics <br />
www.fertilityuk.org/
Fertility UK is the national fertility awareness & natural family planning service for the UK
www.fpa.org.uk
fpa (Family Planning Association) is the UK's leading sexual health charity
www.grp.gov.uk
The Gender Recognition Panel assesses applications from transsexual people for legal recognition of the gender in which they now live.
www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community
www.likeitis.org
Like It Is is a Marie Stopes website which gives young people access to information about aspects of sex education and teenage life.
www.mermaids.freeuk.com
Mermaids works to WE AIM TO support children and children up to the age of 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
The Miscarriage Association provides support and information for those suffering the effects of pregnancy loss
www.nat.org.uk
The National AIDS Trust is the UK's leading independent policy and campaigning charity on HIV.
www.nat.org.uk
The National AIDS Trust is the UK's leading independent policy and campaigning charity on HIV.
www.nct.org.uk/home
The National Childbirth Trust is an organisation that supports parents through pregnancy.
www.nhs.uk/planners/pregnancycareplanner/Pages/PregnancyHome.aspx
This website is the Government website to having a baby. Visit: www.nhs.uk/planners/pregnancycareplanner/Pages/PregnancyHome.aspx
www.playingsafely.co.uk
The Condom Essential Wear website is a NHS website which provides information about the importance of using protection against sexually transmitted infections when having sex
www.queery.org.uk
www.queery.org.uk is a community-driven directory for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans-gender life.
www.ruthinking.co.uk
www.ruthinking.co.uk is the website for the organisation Sexwise. Sexwise is a government funded helpline providing information about contraception and sexual health
www.tht.org.uk
The Terrence Higgins Trust is the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UK
Travel and Transport
Top of the page /www.ctc.org.uk
The Cyclist Touring Club (CTC) is the UK and Ireland’s largest and longest established national cycling membership organisation.
www.dh.gov.uk/travellers
This website is part of the department of health and tells you how to get medical treatment abroad, including information on the European Health Insurance card.
www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk
This website provides information about the Disabled Persons Rail card including how to get one.
www.dsa.gov.uk
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is the government department which organises the driving tests which are required to be passed before driving on the roads in the UK
www.dvla.gov.uk
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is part of the Dept of Transport, their role is to promote road safety and general law enforcement by maintaining registers of drivers and vehicles, and to collect vehicle excise duty (car tax).
www.eurodesk.org.uk
Eurodesk is a Europe-wide network of organisations giving young people access to information on opportunities to work, study, travel and volunteer abroad, as well as European funding.
www.fco.gov.uk/travel
This website is produced by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and provides information about travelling abroad
www.gapyear.com
gapyear.com is a site built for backpackers, by backpackers.
www.gbyoc.org.uk/euro26
The EURO<26 youth card is available to all young people aged under 26. The card is issued in 38 European countries. Wherever the card is issued, it carries the EURO<26 logo, which is used to mark the places offering advantages and discounts.
www.highwaycode.gov.uk
This website is the government website for the Highway Code
www.hihostels.com
Hostelling International is the brand name of more than 90 Youth Hostel Associations in over 80 countries, operating 4,000+ hostels.
www.isiccard.com
The International Student Identity Card, is a form of identity, plus can be used to get discounts when travelling and discounts from UK shops and stores.
www.nationalexpress.com
National Express is a national coach company, discount cards are available for young people and also families.
www.passport.gov.uk
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) was established to provide passport services and in the future, as part of the National Identity Scheme, ID cards for British and Irish nationals and foreign nationals resident in the UK.
www.raileurope.co.uk/inter-rail
Inter-rail passes are passes which can be used when travelling throughout Europe by train. RailEurope is a website where information can be found about travelling by train in Europe plus Inter-rail passes can be obtained from it.
www.statravel.co.uk
STA Travel is a travel agent for people wishing to arrange a trip travelling
www.theory-tests.co.uk/home/
Practise for your Theory Test with the Driving Standards Agency - the people who set the driving tests. The multiple choice question bank has been updated to reflect necessary changes for the Car and Motorcycle tests effective from 1st September 2008.
www.vso.org.uk
VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential.
www.yha.org.uk
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) operates a network of more than 200 Youth Hostels across England and Wales. Accommodation is open to all and everyone can experience a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation, good food and affordable prices.
www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk
The Young Persons Railcard is a discount card for young people for travelling by train
Work and Training
Top of the page /http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk