Useful Information

ACEVO – The Association for Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations aims to improve standards of senior management in the third sector and in particular improve development opportunities for chief executives. See www.acevo.org.uk

ACAT - The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy. Click www.acat.me.uk for their website.

ASA – Advertising Standards Association, the self- regulatory body that aims to ensure all advertising is Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful. Advertisers agree to abide by a voluntary code of practice and be bound by the ASA’s decisions – see www.asa.org.uk

CAF – Charities Aid Foundation the organisation working to help fund charities by offering banking, investment and other financial services including tax efficient giving. The emphasis is on donors and offering help for potential donors to give tax effectively in the ways they wish to adopt. See www.caf.org.uk

CIM – Chartered Institute of Marketing. The professional membership organsisation for marketeers and marketing students. Source of excellent publications, training and research. CIM is the largest and most prestigious marketing association in the world and is the officially appointed body for setting the standards for sales and marketing professional development in the UK. The organisation is committed to delivering world-class support to equip marketeers with the knowledge and tools they need to stay ahead and excel in this challenging profession. See www.cim.co.uk

CTT – Charities Technology Trust. Internet company set up by Peter Sweatman to help charities harness the power of the internet for more cost effective fundraising. See also chapter seven and www.ctt.org

DSC – Directory of Social Change is an independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide. See the books page and www.dsc.org.uk

Fundraising UK – Internet site and organisation run by Howard Lake providing free news and information site for fundraisers working in the voluntary sector. As such it offers fundraisers and marketing professiols an extremely valuable information and research resource. See www.fundraising.co.uk

IoF or ICFM – Changed its name from the Institute of Charity Fundraising Managers in July 2001 to the Institute of Fundraising and is the fundraiser’s membership association with mandatory codes of practice for members. See: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

Institute of Group Analysis - The IGA is the premier institute in the UK for the training of group psychotherapists. Group analysis is an exciting and innovative approach to psychotherapy and has many fascinating and useful applications. See www.iga.org.uk for further information.

Marylebone Counselling and Psychotherapy Service - Central London facility to meet with individuals and groups for assessment, therapy and counselling. Kew Quorum therapists also work from this very conveniently situated consulting suite. For more information and to make enquiries about very convenient London consultations go to - www.marylebonepsychotherapy.co.uk

NCVO – National Council of Voluntary Organisations is the campaigning umbrella organisation for the voluntary sector. A member organisation it offers publications, research and training. See www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

RSA – Royal Society of Arts exists for the encouragement of the Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce. The RSA is a charity which encourages the development of a principled, prosperous society and the release of human potential. With excellent London based facilities the organisation is membership based. See www.rsa.org.uk

Three Counties Psychotherapy Practice - a sister organisation with specialist psychotherapists and services. Click here for more information

Westburn – are publishers of a number of marketing publications and have a very useful free online search facility for their Marketing Dictionary and also for published articles around marketing issues. It is therefore a valuable glossary of marketing terminology and jargon. See www.westburn.co.uk