Organisations to Work With

Business in the Community (BITC)
BITC is a unique independent business led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.
tel: 020 7566 8650
http://www.bitc.org.uk/

DEC Member Agencies

ActionAid
An international anti poverty agency whose aim is to fight poverty worldwide, with an emphasis on working with local partners to make the most of their experience and knowledge. Formed in 1972, Action Aid now works in 42 countries.
tel: 01460 238000
http://www.actionaid.org.uk/

British Red Cross
The British Red Cross was formed in 1870, from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It works to help vulnerable people withstand emergencies whoever and wherever they are. It is part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individualn emergencies.                    
tel: 0844 871 1111
http://www.redcross.org.uk/

CAFOD
The official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Formed in 1962, it is a member of an international network of catholic relief and development organisations. It works to promote long term development, respond to emergencies, raise public awareness of poverty and speak out on behalf of poor communities.
tel: 020 7733 7900
http://www.cafod.org.uk/

CARE International UK
Care is one of the largest international relief and humanitarian organisations in the world, working in nearly 70 countries. Formed in 1945, CARE provides emergency relief during and after disaster but focuses on addressing underlying causes of poverty and facilitating lasting change. 
tel: 020 7934 9334
http://www.careinternational.org.uk/

Christian Aid                                       
Christian Aid was formed in 1945 and is an agency of the major Christian churches in the UK and Ireland. It works with local partner organisation in over 60 countries worldwide striving to end poverty and injustice.
tel: 020 7620 4444
http://www.christian-aid.org/

Concern Worldwide
Concern is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the elimination of extreme poverty in up to 28 countries worldwide. They engage in long term development work, respond to emergencies and address the caused of poverty.
tel: 0800 032 4000
http://www.concern.net/

Age UK                                              
Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK. Age UK works with HelpAge International to support more than 300 local partners in over 40 developing countries. We work together to help create a world in which older people flourish.
tel: 0800 107 8977
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief envisages a caring world where people unite to respond to the suffering of others, empowering them to fulfil their potential. Working in over 25 countries, we promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and disease. We also respond to disasters and emergencies, helping people in crisis. Islamic Relief provides support regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief, and without expecting anything in return.
tel: 0121 622 0622
http://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/

Merlin
Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Formed in 1993, Merlin works in up to 20 countries worldwide.
tel: 020 7014 1600          
http://www.merlin.org.uk/

Oxfam
Oxfam is a global movement dedicated to fighting for an end to poverty and suffering worldwide. It approaches this aim in three ways; campaigning for change, development work and emergency response. Oxfam was founded in Oxford, UK in 1942 and now works with over 3000 partners in more than 100 countries.
tel: 0300 200 1 300
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/

Save the Children
Save the Children is the world’s independent children’s charity. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection. We’re working flat out to get every child their rights and we’re determined to make further, faster changes. How many? How fast? It’s up to you.
tel: 020 7012 6400
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/

Tearfund
A relief charity which was formed by Christians and works to overcome global poverty. It is passionate about the role of the church and works through a network of churches worldwide. Tearfund works with partners in advocacy, disaster prevention and response and community development.
tel: 0845 355 8355
http://www.tearfund.org/

World Vision UK
World Vision is an international Christian relief and development organisation with a focus on working with children. The work it does centres on community development, disaster relief and global issues. Founded in 1950, the organisation now works in 100 countries.
tel: 01908 841000
http://www.worldvision.org.uk/

PLAN UK
Working with the world’s poorest children so they can move themselves from a life of poverty to a future with opportunity.
http://www.plan-uk.org/

Non DEC member organisations

AlertNet
Coordinated by the Reuters Foundation, Alert Net Reuters AlertNet is a humanitarian news network which aims to keep relief professionals and the wider public up-to-date on humanitarian crises around the globe
http://www.alertnet.org/

BOND
BOND is the network of more than 290 UK based voluntary organisations working in international development and development education. To find the full list of aid agencies go to
http://www.bond.org.uk/

The Department for International Development – DFID
Leads the British government’s fight against world poverty. DFID supports long-term programmes to help tackle the underlying causes of poverty. DFID also responds to emergencies, both natural and man-made.
Switchboard: 020 7023 000 Fax: 020 7023 0016
Website: http://www.dfid.gov.uk/
Email: enquiry@dfid.gov.uk
Public Enquiry Point tel: 0845 300 4100
From overseas: 44 1355 84 3132

Disaster Resource Network
Part of the World Economic Forum the DRN was set up in 2001 and aims to mobilize the resources of the international business community to rebuild the lives and livelihoods threatened by natural and man-made disasters.
http://www.weforum.org/

Global Hand
Global Hand is an organisation that links people who have available goods, not for profit organisations who need goods, and those who can transport them
http://www.globalhand.org/

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction
The Global Network is a major international network of civil society organisations working to influence and implement disaster risk reduction policies and practice around the world. The goal is to harness the potential of global civil society to engage strategically in disaster risk reduction policy and practice – placing the interests and concerns of vulnerable people at the heart of policy formation and implementation.
http://www.globalnetwork-dr.org/
Email: Marcus Oxley (Chairman) Marcus.Oxley@globalnetwork-dr.org
Tel: +44 (0)208 943 7704

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a non-denominational Christian charity dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. We work around the world with volunteers from all backgrounds, races and religions to build homes together with families in need.
http://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/

IBLF
The International Business Leader’s Forum is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 1990 to promote responsible business leadership and partnerships for social, economic and environmentally sustainable international development, particularly in new and emerging market economies.
tel : 020 7467 3600
http://www.iblf.org/

In-Kind Direct
In-Kind Direct is a charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to distribute goods from industry to good causes.
http://www.inkinddirect.org/

Institute of Fundraising (IOF)
The IOF is the professional body for UK fundraisers, working to promote the highest standards in fundraising practice and management
Tel: 020 7840 1000
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
The NCVO is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. It has a growing membership of over 2,500 voluntary organisations, ranging from large national bodies to community groups, volunteer bureaux and development agencies working at local level.
tel: 020 7713 6161
helpdesk 0800 2 798 798
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/

Rapid UK
Rapid UK exists to provide experienced disaster response personnel anywhere in the world when required, and to facilitate sustainable training and mitigation programmes in disaster prone countries.
tel: 01837 851 443
http://www.rapidsar.org.uk/

RedR
RedR trains relief workers in the UK and around the world improving emergency response and assisting people affected by natural disaster and conflict. We recruit experienced professionals following major global emergencies and advise potential new relief workers.
http://www.redr.org.uk/

ReliefWeb
ReliefWeb is the world’s leading on-line gateway to information (documents and maps) on humanitarian emergencies and disasters. An independent vehicle of information, designed specifically to assist the international humanitarian community in effective delivery of emergency assistance, it provides timely, reliable and relevant information as events unfold, while emphasizing the coverage of “forgotten emergencies” at the same time.
http://www.reliefweb.int/

Timebank
TimeBank works with some of the most recognised companies in the UK to plan and promote volunteering, resulting in thousands of new people volunteering in their communities and a better brand image for our business partners.
http://www.timebank.org.uk/

Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO)
VSO is an international development charity combating poverty in the developing world.
tel: 020 8780 7281
http://www.vso.org.uk/

If you would like your organisation featured on this list then please contact Sue Adkins at Business in the Community: sue.adkins@bitc.org.uk