
Directory Of Organisations
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Aim25 - Archives in London and the M25 Area
AIM25 is a major project to provide electronic access to collection level descriptions of the archives of over ninety higher education institutions and learned societies within the greater London area.http://www.aim25.ac.uk
Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail
The Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail aims to highlight Anglo Sikh history and provide resources for those studying and researching this area.http://www.asht.info/
Association for Citizenship Teaching
The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) is the professional subject association for those involved in citizenship education.http://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk
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BASA - The Black and Asian Studies Association
The Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA; till October 1997 ASCACHIB) was formed in 1991. The aim of the Association is to foster research and to disseminate information on the history of Black peoples in Britain.http://www.blackandasianstudies.org.uk/
BBC Learning
Online learning, support and advice from the BBC.http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/
BBC Schools
BBC Schools is a service for children, parents and teachers at home and at school – providing access to fun and easy to use curriculum-based learning resources.http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
British Council
The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Its purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and to increase appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements.http://www.britishcouncil.org/
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CASBAH - Caribbean Studies; Black and Asian History
CASBAH is a pilot web site for research resources relating to Caribbean Studies and the history of Black and Asian peoples in the UK.http://www.casbah.ac.uk
CitizED
CitizED is an organisation funded by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA). It is a collaboration within higher education for all providers of initial teacher education in England. CitizED is organised principally around teacher education in primary, secondary, cross curricular, post 16 and community involvement contexts with outputs in the form of conferences, seminars, workshops, research papers and practical resources for teaching.http://www.citized.info/
Citizenship Foundation
The Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity which aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society.http://www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk
Commission on Integration and Cohesion - Our Shared Future
The Commission on Integration and Cohesion is a fixed term advisory body that was set up in 2006 to consider how local areas in the UK can make the most of diversity while being able to respond to the tensions it may cause. The site provides access to the Commission's final report, Our Shared Future (published on 14 June 2007) - which provides practical approaches to building communities' own capacity to reduce tensions and create opportunities for more integrated and cohesive societies.http://www.integrationandcohesion.org.uk/
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Department for Children, Schools and Families
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) leads work across Government to improve outcomes for children, including work on children’s health and child poverty. Its core purpose is "...to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up."http://www.dcsf.gov.uk
Development Education Association (DEA)
The Development and Education Association is a charity and national network of member organisations that works to influence policy, improve educators' practice, and raise the profile of education for a just and sustainable worldhttp://www.dea.org.uk/
Diverse Ethics
A social enterprise passionate about making a difference in the workplace and helping organisations improve performance and productivity. Diverse Ethics provides training and consultancy advice in diversity, business ethics, public relations and media, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.http://www.diverseethics.com/
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Equality and Human Rights Commission
A non-departmental public body that champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
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Geographical Association
United Kingdom association dedicated to promoting the development of geography as a subject.http://www.geography.org.uk/
Global Gateway
The DCSF Global Gateway is for all schools seeking to work in groups and networks, sharing their learning and outlook with schools in the UK, Europe and globally. The website is managed and hosted by the British Council.http://www.globalgateway.org.uk/
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Historical Association
The Historical Association is the national voice for history. It exists to bring together people of all communities who have an interest in the past. It promotes and supports the study and teaching of history at all levels: teacher, student, amateur and professional.http://www.history.org.uk
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Institute for Community Cohesion (ICoCo)
The Institute of Community Cohesion represents a unique partnership of academic, statutory and non-governmental bodies which was established in 2005 to provide a new approach to race, diversity and multiculturalism. ICoCo focuses on building positive and harmonious community relations.http://www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/icoco
Institute of Race Relations - Educating for Racial Justice
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) was established as an independent educational charity in 1958 to carry out research, publish and collect resources on race relations throughout the world.http://www.irr.org.uk
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JCORE – Jewish Council for Racial Equality
JCORE was established in 1976 to combat discrimination and promote racial justice in Britain. The organisation works closely with other minority ethnic communities and refugee organisations, with anti-racist organisations, interfaith groups, schools, colleges, community and youth groups.http://www.jcore.org.uk/
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Learning and Skills Network (LSN)
The Learning and Skills Network (LSN) is an independent not-for-profit organisation committed to making a difference to education and training. LSN aim to do this by delivering staff development programmes that support specific government initiatives, through research, training and consultancy; and by supplying services directly to schools, colleges and training organisations.http://www.lsneducation.org.uk/
Liberty
An independent human rights organization, founded in 1934, which works to defend and extend rights and freedoms in England and Wales. Liberty promote the values of individual human dignity, equal treatment and fairness as the foundations of a democratic society.http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/
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MLA - The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
The national (UK) development agency working for and on behalf of museums, libraries and archives and advising Government on policy and priorities for the sector.http://www.mla.gov.uk
Multiple Heritage Project
The Multiple Heritage Project is a self-funded organisation providing information and training on issues relating to mixed-race identity.http://www.multipleheritage.co.uk/
MUNDUS - Gateway to Missionary Collections in the United Kingdom
The Mundus Gateway is a web-based guide to more than four hundred collections of overseas missionary materials held in the United Kingdom. These materials, comprising the archives of British missionary societies, collections of personal papers, printed matter, photographs, other visual materials and artefacts, are held in a large number of libraries, record offices and other institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The Mundus Gateway makes it easier for researchers to locate these collections and obtain sufficient information about their contents to enable effective planning of research visits.http://www.mundus.ac.uk/
Music for Change
Music for Change is an educational arts charity that promotes awareness, understanding and respect for cultural diversity through music and the performing arts.http://www.musicforchange.org
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National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education
The National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education (NRC) is an organisation dedicated to providing information, advice and resources to supplementary schools across England.http://www.supplementaryeducation.org.uk
NATRE - The National Association of Teachers of Religious Education
NATRE is the subject teacher association for RE professionals in primary and secondary schools and higher education, providing a focal point for their concerns, a representative voice at national level and publications and courses to promote professional development.http://www.natre.org.uk
NCCL Galleries of Justice - National Centre for Citizenship and the Law
The NCCL Galleries of Justice is an Educational Charity, a museum and heritage site housed in the old Shire Hall in Nottingham’s Lace Market. Its Citizens`Portal acts as a link to information on the latest resources relating to Citizenship and the Law.http://www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk
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Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey produces digital and paper maps and OS MasterMap for business, leisure, government and education.http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
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Post-16 Citizenship Support Programme
The Post-16 Citizenship Support Programme is run by the Learning and Skills Network on behalf of the Quality Improvement Agency. The support programme offers free advice, materials and training to organisations wishing to deliver post-16 citizenship to their learners.http://www.post16citizenship.org
Poverty Site (New Policy Institute)
The Poverty Site provides statistics on poverty and social exclusion across the UK. The site is produced by New Policy Institute with support from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.http://www.poverty.org.uk/
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Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
The regulatory body for public examinations and publicly funded qualifications including the curriculum for the under-fives, the National Curriculum and GCSEs.http://www.qca.org.uk/
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Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest refugee agency in the UK providing advice to asylum seekers and refugees, supporting other organisations in the provision of services to ensure that needs and concerns are met.http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
REWIND Project
The REWIND Anti-Racism Project (developed by the Community Development Team of Sandwell Primary Care Trust) is based on exposing myths that have been created around issues of 'race', with the very idea of 'race' itself being exposed as a socio-political construct. The project was named 'REWIND' as it is based on 'going back' to address the origins of 'race' and racism in the belief that until this done, progress will be limited.http://www.rewind.org.uk
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography.http://www.rgs.org
Runnymede Trust
Founded in 1968, Runnymede Trust is an independent policy research organisation, focusing on equality and justice through the promotion of a successful multi-ethnic society.http://www.runnymedetrust.org/
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Schools Linking Network
The Schools Linking Network (SLN) offers support and CPD to schools and local authorities that want to establish school-to-school and school-to-community linking programmes.http://www.schoolslinkingnetwork.org.uk
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Teachers’ TV
Website to accompany the digital TV channel. Teachers’ TV offers programmes aimed at both new and experienced primary and secondary teachers, as well as programmes and resources for heads, managers, governors, teaching assistants and support staff.http://www.teachers.tv/
The Connections Project
The Connections Project resources consist of a travelling exhibition, a teachers' guide and a website. The Project documents the history and experiences of Asian, Black and Jewish people in modern Britain.http://www.connections-exhibition.org
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
The Department of Communities and Local Government aims to foster prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.http://www.communities.gov.uk/
The National Archives
The National Archives is the UK government´s official archive, containing 900 years of history from Domesday Book to the present, with records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to recently created digital files and archived websites.http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
The Poverty Site
The Poverty Site (produced by the New Policy Institute and Joseph Rowntree Foundation) monitors what is happening to poverty and social exclusion in the UK. The online material is organised around 50 statistical indicators covering all aspects of the subject, from income and work to health and education.http://www.poverty.org.uk/
Three Faiths Forum
The aims of the Three Faiths Forum (3FF) are to encourage friendship, goodwill and understanding amongst people of the three Abrahamic monotheistic faiths in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.http://www.3ff.org.uk
Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA)
An executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). TDA’s aim is to secure an effective school workforce that improves children’s life chances.http://www.tda.gov.uk/
Twenty-Four Hour Museum (24 Hour Museum)
The UK's official guide to over 3000 museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage attractions. The site offers daily arts, museum, history and heritage news; exhibition reviews and in-depth online features; as well as a growing database of over 3,800 cultural institutions and collections.http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/
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UNICEF - The United Nations Children's Fund
The United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF - works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection. Its programmes emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children.http://www.unicef.org/
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V & A Museum - Image and Identity Partnership Project
The V&A Museum (Victoria & Albert Museum) is the lead partner in the Image & Identity partnership project which includes five regional museums and galleries and NCH, the children's charity which works with some of the most vulnerable and hard to reach young people in the country. Image & Identity seeks to engage and inspire young people in responding creatively to museum collections through the visual arts. Working alongside creative practitioners, young people have been creating their own work in response to collections through the theme of Image & Identity.http://www.vam.ac.uk/school_stdnts/schools_teach/programmes/image_identity/index.html
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