Governance

Community Development Foundation (CDF)
The Community Development Foundation (CDF) is a non-departmental public body supported by the Active Community Unit of the Home Office. Its role is to pioneer, study and promote new forms of community development, in order to inform public policy, professional practice and community initiatives.
www.cdf.org.uk

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Improvement & Development Agency I&DeA
I&DeA works for local government improvement so councils can serve people and places better. Its national Beacon Council scheme enables councils to share good practice, while its Leadership Academy programmes help councillors become better leaders.
www.idea.gov.uk

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Local Government Association (LGA)
The LGA exists to promote better local government. It works with and for member authorities to realise a shared vision of local government that enables local people to shape a distinctive and better future for their locality and its communities.
www.lga.gov.uk

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National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) works with and for the voluntary sector in England by providing information, advice and support and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy-makers.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

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UK Police Forces
Police Forces are charged with combating crime.
www.police.uk

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