If you want more specific support there are a range of organisations and individuals who can help for free. This can range from training on project development, business planning, fundraising skills and knowledge, volunteer development, etc to tailored funding searches and help with filling in application forms.

A number of organisations also provide free or low cost services to help local organisations run effectively including charity/company registration, developing policies, advice for management committees, financial management support; payroll service; volunteer brokerage; legal issues etc.

A list of all organisations providing support in Yorkshire and the Humber is available in a guide produced by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum.

Organisations providing in depth support, advice and training:

Specific Advice on Historic Environment Issues

• HELM (Historic Environment Local Management) - Wealth of infomration on historic environment matters including the latest English Heritage and local authority historic environment publications, training events, a searchable databases of good practice case studies, policy statements and guidance
• The Architectural Heritage Fund - Provides advice on the setting up of building preservation trusts and charities specialising in historic building regeneration, restoration and reuse of historic buildings including a series of publications.
• SPAB - Courses, training, events and publications for all aspects of historic building care, maintenance and restoration. Website includes technical advice question and answer section and factsheets etc.

General Advice for Community and Voluntary Groups

• Council for Voluntary Services - to look up your local CVS organisation. These organisations exist in every town/city/area and provide all sorts of advice on accessing funding such as developing a funding strategy, sources of funding and filling in funding applications. Many also offer training and surgeries as well as advice on employment, volunteer good practice, and legal issues.
• Community Matters - A wealth of advice and support for community organisations including an advice helpline, training, consultancy and publications.
• Fit4funding - Provides training and one to one advice on all aspects of project development and funding in West Yorkshire
• South Yorkshire funding Advice Bureau - Provides training and one to one advice on all aspects of project development and funding for voluntary and community organisations in South Yorkshire
• Bfunded - Provides training and one to one advice on all aspects of project development and funding for organisations in Bradford District

Specific Advice for Churches

• Livability (formerly the Shaftesbury Society) - Community Mission Team. Provides support to churches involved in community development work
• South Yorkshire Together for Regeneration - Provides organisational support and project development support for groups, churches and communities