Learning providers' networks and community groups

www.uuy.org.uk
The unemployment unit and youth aid contains research, statistics and information on training and government policy and looks at labour trends

www.learningproviders.org.uk
The Association of Learning Providers

www.niace.org.uk
The National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education is a charity promoting widening participation in learning

www.tuc.org.uk
Trades Union Congress site with information on learning opportunities through unions

www.guidancecouncil.com
National Advisory Council for Careers and Educational Guidance (to young people and adults)

www.csv.org.uk
Community Service Volunteers runs training programmes for young people and adults with special needs

www.literacytrust.org.uk
The National Literacy Trust details its own policies and projects and has extensive information on government policies, organisations and funding relating to improving literacy throughout the population