Useful Links

Accounting Web	Online accounting information website
Association of Accounting Technicians	The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is an established and well-respected professional membership body.
Association of Charity Independent Examiners	ACIE exists to provide support, training and professional qualifications for anyone acting (or wishing to act) as an Independent Examiner of Charity accounts.
Business Link	Advice for business
CAF Bank	CAF BANK is a bank which provides tailor-made financial products and services exclusively for the voluntary sector.
Charity Commission	The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants	CIMA, founded in 1919, is one of the oldest professional organizations devoted to financial management and cost accounting.
Companies House	The official UK government register of UK companies.
HM Revenue & Customs (Charities)	HMRC Charities is responsible for the administration of: - tax reliefs available to Charities and the direct and indirect tax obligations of Charities and charity trading companies.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales	The ICAEW is one of Europe's major professional accountancy organizations.
Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations	Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations is an independent agency providing help and advice to voluntary organisations and community groups enabling them to work more effectively.
Quickbooks	Accountancy software designed for small business
Rural Business Network (PDf file)	The Rural Business Network is a joint venture between ADAS, the. National Farmer’s Union (NFU) and the Country Landowner’s Association.
Sage	Sage is a supplier of business management software and services.
Triodos Bank	Ethical bank which offers savings accounts and investments. Finances only projects with social and environmental benefits.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action	WCVA represents, supports and campaigns for volunteers, voluntary organisations and communities in Wales.
Welsh European Funding Office	WEFO is responsible for administering Structural Funds in Wales

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