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Resources and external links from the web that you may find useful. Select a category from the list below.
Note: Cheltenham Borough Council are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Animal welfare and dog ownership
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Regional section of the royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
Department for environment, food and rural affairs.
The largest dog welfare charity in the UK.
Cheltenham animal shelter
Find a dog friendly hotel, cottage or caravan holiday park.
A charitable organization providing free veterinary care to sick and injured animals in Britain.
Royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
Benefits and financial advice
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The largest independent organisation in the county working with and for older people. We are part of the Age Concern federation, complying with their quality standards.
This is a government initiative aimed at helping young parents aged 16-19 get back into education. The site provides information on how to apply for childcare costs and the types of courses which are eligible for assistance
Cheltenham Housing Aid Centre provides specialist housing advice to clients who have mental health issues or drug and alcohol issues who live in Cheltenham or who are looking to reside here.
The Citizens Advice service offers practical, up-to-date information and advice on a wide range of topics, including; debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems.
CCP exists to improve the lives of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults who have multiple and complex needs. Our priority is to those who have been excluded or have excluded themselves from mainstream services.
Help with managing your debt from Directgov
Official website for The Department for Work and Pensions
Public services all in one place
Links for benefits & financial support, tax credits & child benefit, managing money, taxes, pensions & retirement & managing debt.
We help families and individuals with targeted financial support.
Official Job Centre Website. Looking for a job? Want to make a change to a benefit claim.
Jobcentre Plus information and services for citizens, employers and others.
On this site, you can find information about and guidance from a selection of bodies within the justice system.
Multikulti provides accessible, accurately translated advice and information in community languages in the following areas: debt, employment, health, education, immigration and racism & discrimination.
Official HM Revenues and Customs Website
The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for welfare and pension policy and is a key player in tackling child poverty. It is the biggest public service delivery department in the UK and serves over 20 million customers.
The Official Government website. Information for pensions, winter fuel payments & SERPS
The Pension Service is part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It provides its customers with pensions, benefits and retirement information.
If you would like to spread the cost of your TV Licence, you can join our cash payment plan, which lets you pay in manageable instalments of as little as £5.50 a week or £11 a fortnight. Go to the official website for more information.
VOA information services for citizens, agents and others.
Black and minority ethnic
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Language translation software online for the Arabic, Greek, French, English, German, Russian and Korean language .
this website contains useful information including an A-Z of religious beliefs, message boards, interfaith calenders, articles about faith in society today and statistics about religion around the world.
this site celebrates BHM all year round. They regularly update it and use it to educate, inform, and build confidence. They want to celebrate and share African and Caribbean history. Events - all year round, all UK. Concerts, exhibitions, meetings, conferences, performances, theatre
Registered charity established in 1999. CEMVO is committed to extending opportunities to people from the most disadvantaged communities in the UK.
The bureau provides information, advice in the following areas including: help with all aspect of debt problems, contracts and returning of goods, benefit appeals and representation, housing rent, tenancies and help to both landlords and tenants, help with unfair/wrongful dismissal, under/non payment and industrial tribunals, help with all aspect of legal queries, education, health care, tax, separation, children, immigration, etc.
Independent statutory body established to help eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations
is a charity which offers a safe space and help to asylum seekers and refugees in Gloucestershire, and informs service providers, decision-makers and the general public about their situation.
works towards the elimination of racial discrimination in all forms so that members of all communities in Gloucestershire can enjoy freedom from the injustice of racial discrimination.
is a registered charity which provides free, confidential impartial legal advice. They currently cover the areas of housing, welfare benefits and council tax, employment, Immigration, nationality and asylum.
is the UK's largest charity providing confidential advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law. These services are free to people who are eligible. They also offer a fee-paying (non-profit) service and are independent from the government.
provide translations and interpreting services in a variety of Asian, Southeast Asian, African and European languages.
Help or advice with visa, work permit or immigration issues.
Business
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The main portal for businesses seeking support or for people wishing to start a business, they will also provide details of any financial support available business.
Brings together major, key Cheltenham companies and organisations to work towards ensuring the continued success of the town.
To keep you informed of Cheltenham Borough Council's activities, promote businesses in the town and to provide access to match funding
Represents the interests of business and commercial organisations in Cheltenham.
Promotes and fosters co-operation between all hotels, residential establishments, restaurants, caterers and similar businesses.
Easily check the availability of TV, broadband & phone packages, deals and offers in your area from the leading UK providers
Holds fortnightly business networking events across the county.
Promotes and protects the interests of the self employed and owners of small firms.
A focal point for the local business community to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Provide a range of services to small existing and start up businesses.
Offers business networking and collaboration opportunitites
A countywide economic agency who can provide details of available business premises within your requirements and support to relocate to Cheltenham.
Supporting the development, integration and expansion of media activity in Gloucestershire.
Offers advice and information on available commercial premises and business assistance for new investors, and news, information, events and tendering opportunities for existing local businesses.
IT advice and resources for small businesses
Providing help and advice on job hunting and extra support for job seekers as well as working with employers to fill their vacancies.
Free advice and support on legal issues for small businesses
Free marketing advice, support and tools for small businesses.
Access to training for retail businesses and their employees
Provides seminars and business networking environment across the county.
Links together companies on business parks to provide tailored support and financial savings. Currently working on Kingsditch and Lansdown industrial estates in Cheltenham.
Helping young people between the ages of 18 - 30 to start their own business.
Free advice, support and tools for new businesses.
Information for businesses on saving energy and money
Charities, community and voluntary groups and services
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Information and funding for rural communities
For a range of funding information, training programmes and details of the Charities Information Bureau
The NCT offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood, and aims to enable every parent to make informed choices.
offers support and advice to voluntary and community organisations within Cheltenham
The Code sets out best practice for governing a voluntary or community organisation.
There is a wealth of information on subjects such as: fundraising in the community, creating community events, community youth groups, community centres, identifying the vulnerable
A first step guide to getting initatives off the ground
County Council's voluntary and community listing for organisations and groups within Gloucestershire
A minibus brokerage initiative designed to meet the needs of community organisations
directory of contacts for Gloucestershire groups and organisations dealing with health, social care and disability information
Links to the Community Policy for information volunteering and the Active Community Unit at the Home Office
Help and resources for people running a not-for-profit organisation
Work to build effective voluntary and community sector communications through a range of partnerships, projects and services including media training, a film and TV production unit, digital TV station Community Channel, Media Matching and Youth Mentoring.
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.
Netmums is a unique local network for Mums (or Dads), offering details of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to go and much more. Chat with local mums in the coffee house, read other mums local recommendations and check out information on pre-schools or schools in your area.
national network of over 800 professional firms who are committed to making a difference in their local community by providing free advice and professional support.
extensive database of voluntary organisations, community groups, clubs and societies operating across and within localities in Gloucestershire.
Your support network of trusted people, places and services, created by you to help you live an independent life for as long as possible.
Conservation and heritage
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Disabilities
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The website has been developed to help disabled people make best use of information and communication technology by giving information, help and support on all aspects of disability computing.
Gloucestershire Social Services publishes an information sheet on benefits
Blue badges can give registered disabled people the ability to park close to the facilities and services which they need to use
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) aims to end the discrimination which many disabled people face
an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
guides to goods and services have been specially designed to answer the everyday questions of disabled people, their assistants, carers, family and friends.
A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome. Providing one to one support, a telephone helpline and newsletters
A locally based charity that aims to advance and improve the quality of life for those with disabilities. Working on a one-to-one basis, they endeavour to enable their members between 18 and 65 to make choices and take increasing control of their own lives.
Provide a free and confidential health, social care and disability information service for both the public and professionals within Gloucestershire.
The British red cross offer free medical equipment hire that can be delivered within 24 hours to various places in Gloucestershire.
National epilepsy medical charity working for everyone affected by epilepsy, through cutting edge research, awareness campaigns and expert care
RNIB is a large charity representing 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK
This site includes information, services and products for disabled people including housing and benefits.
Education, courses and evening classes
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Courses are delivered through a combination of a wide range of partners who deliver classes right across the county. Partners include colleges of further education, schools, independent training providers and third sector voluntary/community organisations.
Girls and boys aged 13 to 18, day and boarding school.
Confidential advice, support and information for 13-19 year olds - search their website, contact them by phone, text, e-mail, or web chat or get in touch with a personal adviser in your area.
Pre-preparatory, preparatory and senior school.
wide range of education and training programmes, including A Levels and GCSEs, vocational qualifications, work-based learning, basic skills courses, Higher Education, short courses for business, part-time day and evening courses and English for overseas students.
Information on education, schools and adult learning.
Help and advice on job hunting, benefit claims, recruitment needs for individuals and organisations.
An independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18.
Information on upcoming short courses at the University of Gloucestershire.
Emergencies
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information on local authority emergency management for Gloucestershire, as well as information about the Local Resilience Forum and business continuity.
Agencies working together across Gloucestershire to provide co-ordinated emergency response
Practical, common sense information to prepare for and in the event of an emergency.
Energy saving and climate change
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Information on climate change and what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint
Information on climate change from the Met Office
Information for businesses on cutting carbon emissions
Help with saving energy and money
Entertainment
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Information on current and upcoming exhibitions.
Information on upcoming performances and exhibitions.
lots of information about events being held at their theatre in Cheltenham
Funding
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Information for the non profit sector on a range of funding bodies
The website of the Association of Charitable Foundations, includes useful advice on applying to trusts
Directory of grant making trusts published by the Charities Aid Foundation
Directory of Social Change (DSC) produces specialist publications including Environmental Funding Guide, Sports Funding Guide and Youth Funding Guide.
This website provides 'Help & Advice' for community groups and voluntary organisations who are seeking funding
Links to over 200 charitable trusts and free downloadable software including Apply Yourselves.
Latest funding information from grant making trusts and companies, European funds, Government schemes and National Lottery boards
Access to Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
User-friendly funding database carrying details in excess of 4,000 UK and EU grants, loans, venture capital and advisory programmes a reservoir of information that is constantly growing and continuously updated.
Provides comprehensive and up to date information on grants from the European Union, UK Government departments, the National Lottery and UK grant making trusts. A subscription fee is charged for the use of this site.
Gives information about grant schemes available to businesses and charities in the UK. Here you will find comprehensive information about grant support schemes for UK businesses and charities. GrantsNet aims to reduce the efforts and costs, of identifying and applying for a grant.
How2fundraise is the most comprehensive, FREE online resource for the UK's 16 million volunteer fundraisers, from the Institute of Fundraising.
The Institute of Fundraising is the professional body that represents fundraisers in the UK. Their mission is to support fundraisers through leadership, representation, standard setting and education to deliver excellent fundraising
Funding information and resources for fundraisers
Genealogy
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Ancestry is part of a global network offering members access to 820 million searchable names. Launched in 2001, Ancestry.co.uk’s extensive collection enables members to explore their family history using censuses, birth, marriage and death records, passenger lists, the British phone books, war and parish records.
Website designed to help family historians locate passenger lists for migrant ships to Australia/New Zealand
It is to list all War Memorials and Rolls of Honour in the Cheltenham and surrounding area and to commemorate those of the area who gave their lives in the Great War
The official source for family records
An official website of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day sites
Sister-site to Friends Reunited and the UK’s largest family history website.
Featuring comprehensive and exclusive British and Irish record collections dating back to the 13th century, as well as rare and unique photos.
The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research.
The genealogical society for those whose ancestors came from any part of Gloucestershire or for those that live in the county, but whose ancestors came from elsewhere.
Ireland's National Archives hold a wide variety of records, many of which are relevant to Irish genealogy and local history.
The National Library of Wales is acknowledged as the principal centre for researching Welsh genealogy.
The WorldGenWeb project is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to providing genealogical and historical records and resources for world-wide access.
Grant-giving trusts
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GRANTnet is a straightforward free to use service from GRANTfinder which can help you to identify suitable funding for your activity or project. It allows community and voluntary groups, sports and other clubs, schools, social enterprises and small businesses to search across a huge range of funding sources.
Grants
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EMA is cash in your hands to help you carry on learning. If you’re 16, 17 or 18 and have left, or are about to leave, compulsory education, then it could be for you. EMA spells fewer money worries with up to £30 a week during term time – leaving you to get on with your studies.
Free school meals are offered to children of families who are in receipt of: Income Support (IS), Income based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA), Support under part V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Child Tax Credits, provided that you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by the Inland Revenue, that does not exceed £15,575. The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit.
To qualify for a Uniform Grant there are certain conditions which must be met: You must be currently in receipt of either: Income Support (IS), Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA), Support under part V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, or Child Tax Credits, provided that you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs , that does not exceed £15,575. The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit. 2. You must live in Gloucestershire. 3. Your child must be transferring into Year 7 (from primary to secondary school) in September 2007. If your child attends a special school and his/her date of birth falls between 01/09/1995 and 31/08/1996, you can also apply.
Health and safety
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This is a government organisation to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.
This is the catalogue of all the Health and Safety Executive's publications and multimedia books. An excellent source of guidance on workplace health and safety issues.
The Health and Safety Executive's stats site.
This site gives you essential information about RIDDOR - the Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations, and provides a facility for online reporting.
Housing related issues and advice
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This link provides information on sheltered housing including information on Cheltenham
A charity set up to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people.
They offer information, support, advice and advocacy to all Carers in Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham Borough Homes is a management company that manages and maintains the councils housing stock.
Advice from the CAB on buying a home, including affordability, the legal process and mortgages
The centre provides services for young people and their families. Available services include family support, juvenile support, training and supported accommodation schemes
The Elderly Accommodation Counsel is a registered charity and independent of all housing and care providers. They can provide advice on all housing and care options available to older people. You can use the site to locate sheltered accommodation in your area. There is also an advice line.
Nightstop provides young people with safe emergency accommodation in the home of approved volunteers. For more information or to volunteer call Simon Brigham on (01452) 331330.
If you are on a low income, or receiving income support or job seeker's allowance, you may be able to claim council tax benefit to help with paying your council tax.
This site provides information on social housing, private housing, student accommodation and all other housing related matters
The housing and homelessness charity.
Shelter Gloucestershire provides specialist housing advice and information for anyone who is homeless or has a housing problem subject to eligibility for public funding.
Information for landlords and tenants about UK tenancy agreements and related issues
This site contains details of all housing associations with property in Cheltenham
Jobs and careers
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Work and careers advice for young people
The UK's offical graduate careers website
Find out more about working in local government
Leisure and tourism
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A more advanced resource for planning bicycle routes
The club meets monthly at the Pittville Pump Room and arranges demonstrations, workshops, outings, holidays, coffee mornings and garden parties. The club's aim is to encourage the love of flowers and to help their chosen charities.
Everything you need for planning your trip to Cheltenham
Easily check the availability of TV, broadband & phone packages, deals and offers in your area from the leading UK providers
This website allows you to search by region for cycle routes to suit all ages and abilities
Licensing
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Local authorities
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where you can access help and guidance covering a wide range of disability issues which include employment, financial support, housing options, health, education, rights, travel, leisure and contact groups.
This is a link to the Gloucester County Council voluntary web pages.
Wide ranging information on public services, community information and background information to local events.
Local press
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Parking
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Places of worship
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Cambray Place, Cheltenham, GL50 1JS
Holy Apostles Primary School, Battledown Approach, Cheltenham GL52 6QZ
416-418 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3JA
Friends Meeting House, Warwick Place, off Portland Street
117 St George's Road, Cheltenham GL50 3EG
Glenfall is linked to Trinity Church, Cheltenham, and as such is a part of the Gloucester diocese of the Church of England.
Oxford St, Cheltenham, GL52 6EP
Swindon Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 4AY
Charlton Kings, Cheltenham
129 St Georges Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EQ
1 Lincoln Ave , Warden Hill, Cheltenham, GL51 3DD
St James Square, Cheltenham
St Luke's Road, Cheltenham
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 8PX
Situated in the centre of Charlton Kings
The original parish church of chultenham
Churches serving the people of Prestbury
Linked with St Mary's Church
Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7RA
Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
Information on over 40,000 UK Christian churches. Includes photos, maps, contact details, visitor information and much more.
A group of three United Reformed Churches: the town centre congregation at St. Andrew's serves the whole town;. the congregation at Prestbury serves a village community; and the Warden Hill congregation supports a church in Up Hatherley.
Regeneration
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Began life in May 2002 and was formed in response to the Local Government Act of 2000 which instructed councils to work with other organisations to produce a community plan.
Source of intelligence, guidance and delivery on community development in England and across the UK
Helps bring people together to learn how regeneration and renewal can be done better
A not for profit organisation it provides a range of services to people living and working on the west side of Cheltenham in the neighbourhoods of Hesters Way, Fiddlers Green, St. Marks, St Peters, Rowanfield, Arle, Cavendish Park, Springfields, Arle Farm and Springbank
is a not for profit charity based at Hesters Way, managed by a board of directors and comprising partner organisations aiming to facilitate and promote the regeneration of Hesters Way and Springbank (SACS).
is a not for profit charity based in Oakley, managed by a board of directors and comprising partner organisations aiming to facilitate and promote the regeneration of the Oakley, Whaddon, Lynworth and Priors areas.
provides advice, support services, leisure and activity programmes for local residents. It also offers family learning opportunities and provides training and education for adults.
Travel and transport
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The UK's national cyclists' organisation
Apply for/update your driving licence or vehicle registration certificate (V5c); apply for your tax disc; book your driving theory test.
Bus timetables and information
Gloucestershire Highways, a department of Gloucestershire County Council, has the responsibility for keeping the roads and footpaths safe to use, for carrying out repairs and for administering highway legislation this includes gritting and snow clearing.
Cheltenham's park and ride service from the Racecourse and Arle's Court to the town centre
Leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys they make every day.
Trees
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A local group keen to promote the growth of trees in Cheltenham. The group work with the council to keep a check on the health of the trees and to encourage new planting.
Volunteering
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works with individuals, groups and organisations to support and develop volunteering opportunities in the community. They recruit and place potential volunteers within a wide range of voluntary and community organisations.
Joint venture between St John Ambulance in Gloucestershire and Great Western Ambulance Service Gloucestershire (North) Sector. Their aim is to recruit, train and equip community based volunteers
Independent company set up to encourage all people, aged 50 and over, to offer their skills and experience to benefit others in their local communities.
This is a link to the Gloucester County Council voluntary web pages.
National volunteer development organisation for England. They work across the voluntary, public and private sectors to raise the profile of volunteering as a powerful force for change.