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Here are some links to other organisations within the industry and the region which you may find useful.

Please note Dickinson Dees is not responsible for the content of any third party websites.

Local Links
Baltic	Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC is the biggest gallery of its kind in the world – presenting a dynamic, diverse and international programme of contemporary visual art.
MIMA	MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) is a new modern and contemporary art gallery that will open in central Middlesbrough in autumn 2006.
Sage Gateshead	The Sage Gateshead is a new home for music and musical discovery, bringing about a widespread and long-term enrichment of the musical life of the North of England.
Sevenstories - Centre for Childrens Books	Sevenstories is where our rich heritage of British children's books is collected, explored and celebrated.
Industry Associations
Adjudication Information	A recognised adjudicator nominating body and the leading provider of adjudication services and information.
Association of British Insurers	The ABI (Association of British Insurers) represents the collective interests of the UK’s insurance industry.
Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers	Network of retailers and industry suppliers for pubs, bars and restaurants.
Bank for International Settlements/Basel Committee on Banking Supervision	The Bank for International Settlements is an international organisation which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks.
British Bankers' Association	The BBA is the leading UK banking and financial services trade association and acts on behalf of its members on domestic and international issues. The BBA's 253 members and associate members are from 60 different countries and collectively provide the full range of banking and financial services. They operate some 130 million personal accounts, contribute £35bn to the economy, and together make up the world's largest international banking centre.
British Property Federation	To sustain and promote the interests of all those who own and invest in property in the UK.
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CEFIC	Europaen Chemicals Industry Council, a Brussels based organisation representing the chemical industry
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution	CEDR is the thought-leader for dispute resolution in Europe and the internationally acclaimed trainer in mediation and conflict management skills.
Charities Aid Foundation	A not-for-profit organisation committed to effective giving to charities.
Charity Commission	Contains useful guidance publications for charities and the Register of charities.
Charity Law Association	The CLA aims to enable those who advise on or use charity law to meet together, to exchange ideas and intelligence and to use their experience and expertise for the benefit of the charity sector.
Chemical Industries Association	The CIA is the trade association for more than 200 companies in the UK producing speciality, fine and commodity chemicals.
Committee of European Banking Supervisors	Committee of European Banking Supervisors gives advice to the European Commission on banking policy issues and promotes cooperation and convergence of supervisory practice across the European Union. The Committee will also foster and review common implementation and consistent application of Community legislation.
Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors	CEIOPS is composed of high level representatives from the insurance and occupational pensions supervisory authorities of the European Union Member States. The authorities of the Member States of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and the present candidate countries, Bulgaria and Romania, as well as the European Commission, participate in CEIOPS' activities as observers.
Committee of European Securities Regulators	CESR is an independent Committee of European Securities Regulators. The role of the Committee and its operational arrangements are set out in the CESR Charter.
Council of Mortgage Lenders	The Council of Mortgage Lenders is the trade association for the mortgage lending industry, and its members account for around 98% of UK residential mortgage lending.
DEFRA	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Department for Culture Media and Sport	Government department with responsibility for culture, media and sport.
Direct Marketing Association Legal Advice	The Direct Marketing Association UK is Europe's largest trade association in the marketing and communications sector. The DMA was formed in 1992, following the merger of various like-minded trade bodies, forming a single voice to protect the direct marketing industry from legislative threats and promote its development.
Elexon	ELEXON is the Balancing and Settlement Code Company established under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC).
Environment Agency	The enforcement authority for environmental regulation in England & Wales
Europa	The European Commission embodies and upholds the general interests of the Union and is the driving force in the Union's institutional system. Its four main roles are to propose legislation to Parliament and the Council, to administer and implement Community policies, to enforce Community law (jointly with the Court of Justice) and to negotiate international agreements, mainly those relating to trade and cooperation. This link refers to its financial services website.
European Commission, DG Environment	The Commission's environment directorate.
European Corporate Governance Institute	The ECGI is an international scientific non-profit association. It provides a forum for debate and dialogue between academics, legislators and practitioners, focusing on major corporate governance issues and thereby promoting best practice.
Finance & Leasing Association	The FLA campaigns for best practice in lending and leasing. This site provides guidance for business on the types of finance products (explaining some of the words used), the benefits to business of hire purchase and leasing, and some specific sector advice. This site also contains tips on company identity theft and fraud prevention.
Financial Ombudsman Service	FOS was set up to help settle individual disputes between businesses providing financial services and their customers.
Food Standards Agency	An independent government department responsible for protecting the publics' health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Health and Safety Executive	The enforcement authority for health and safety legislation.
HM Court Services	Court website giving court information and addresses, forms and advice and links to publications.
HM Treasury - Financial Services	The Treasury's financial services objective is to secure an innovative, fair dealing, competitive and efficient market in financial services, while striking the right balance with regulation in the public interest.
Home Builders Federation	The Home Builders Federation is the principal trade organisation for private sector housebuilders and voice of the home building industry in England and Wales.
Humber Chemical Focus	A network of chemical industry businesses in the Humber region.
Information Commissioner's Office	The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information.
Institute of Civil Engineers	The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a charity that exists to promote and progress civil engineering.
Institute of Legacy Management (ILM)	ILM provides consultancy, training and support services to its members, all of whom are charity legacy officers. Dickinson Dees LLP is a corporate sponsor of ILM.
International Association of Insurance Supervisors	Established in 1994, the IAIS represents insurance regulators and supervisors of some 180 jurisdictions in more than 130 countries, constituting 97% of the world's insurance premiums. It also has more than 100 observers.
International Capital Market Association	The International Capital Market Association is the self-regulatory organisation and trade association which represents constituents and practitioners in the international capital market worldwide.
International Organisation of Securities Commissions	The International Organisation of Securities Commissions is an international association of securities regulators that was created in 1983.
International Swaps and Derivatives Association	ISDA, which represents participants in the privately negotiated derivatives industry, is the largest global financial trade association by number of member firms. ISDA was chartered in 1985, and today has over 797 member institutions from 54 countries on six continents.
Investment Management Association	The IMA is the trade body for the UK's £2800 billion asset management industry. The money its members manage is in a wide variety of investment vehicles including authorised investment funds, pension funds and stocks and shares ISAs.
Letsrecycle.com	Recycling and waste management.
MAGIC	Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside.
National Association of Pension Funds	Leading UK body providing representation and other services for those involved in designing, operating, advising and investing in all aspects of pensions and other retirement provision.
National Housing Federation	The National Housing Federation represents 1400 independent, not-for-profit housing associations in England and is the voice of affordable housing.
New and Renewable Energy Centre	NaREC (New and Renewable Energy Centre) is one of the five Centres of Excellence set up by One NorthEast as part of the Strategy for Success programme.
Newcastle City Council	Newcastle City Council
North East Process Industries Cluster (NEPIC)	NEPIC is an organisation formed by the 200 Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Speciality, Commodity and Petrochemical companies based in the North East of England.
NStar Finance & Business Programme
Pension Protection Fund	The Pension Protection Fund was established to pay compensation to members of eligible defined benefit pension schemes.
Raising Standards of Pensions Administration	A voluntary initiative by the pensions profession.
Royal Institute of British Architects	The RIBA exists to advance architecture and promote excellence in the profession.
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors	RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)	The enforcement authority for environmental regulation in Scotland.
Service Network	A membership organisation representing the Professional and Business Service sector in the North East of England.
Society of Construction Law	Promotes the public benefit education, study and research in the field of construction law and related subjects (including adr, arbitration and adjudication), both in the UK and overseas.
Technology & Construction Solicitors Association	Represents solicitors involved in litigation in the Technology and Construction Court.
The Association of Corporate Trustees (TACT)	TACT exists to represent the interests of leading coorporate trustees operating in the UK.
The Beer and Pub Association	UK's leading organisation representing the brewing and pub sector.
The Chartered Institute of Waste Management	Professional body for waste and resource management.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	The UK government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities.
The Environmental Services Association	Professional body that represents the UK's waste management and secondary resources industry.
The Futures and Options Association	An industry association for firms and institutions. Represents the interests of its members in the public and regulatory domain.
The Pensions Advisory Service	An independent non-profit organisation that provides free information, advice and guidance on the whole spectrum of pensions covering State, company, personal and stakeholder schemes.
The Pensions Management Institute	An independent, non political organisation which establishes, maintains and improves professional standards in every aspect of pension scheme management and consultancy.
The Pensions Regulator	The new regulator of work-based pension schemes in the UK.
Town & Country Planning Association	An independent charity working to improve the art and science of town planning.
Trading Standards	Trading standards and consumer protection information.
United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA)	UK organisation for the promotion, development and understanding of environmental law.
Other Links
4P's	4P's is Local Government's project delivery specialist and provides assistance on procurement.
Bank of England	Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.
Bar Council	A professional body for barristers in England and Wales.
BizDocs	BizDocs online document assembly.
Building Schools for the Future	Welcome to the official website of Building Schools for the Future (BSF). BSF is the biggest single government investment in improving school buildings for over 50 years.
Business Link	Practical advice for business.
Business News	BBC News Website.
Chambers Student Guide	Chambers Student Guide.
Chambers UK	A client's guide to the UK legal profession
Child Support Agency
City of London Law Society	The Society acts as the City’s local Law Society and represents the professional interests of City solicitors, who make up 15% of the profession in England and Wales.
Commission for Racial Equality	The Commission for Racial Equality was set up under the 1976 Race Relations Act. It receives a grant from the Home Office, but works independently of government.
Companies House	The main functions of Companies House are to: incorporate and dissolve limited companies; examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation; and make this information available to the public.
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform	Welcome to the website for the new Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR). Following changes introducted by the Prime Minister, this has now replaced the Department of Trade and Industry. The new Department leads work to create the conditions for business success through competitive and flexible markets that create value for businesses, consumers and employees. It drives regulatory reform, and works across Government and with the regions to raise levels of UK productivity.
Department for Communities and Local Government	The Department for Communities and Local Government aims to create prosperous, inclusive and sustainable communities for the 21st century.
Department for Constitutional Affairs	The DCA is responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and democracy.
Department of Health	The aim of the Department of Health (DH) is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England. About us explains DH’s work, structure and responsibilities.
Department of Trade & Industry - Construction Sector	The DTI is working to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation.
Disability Rights Commission	The Disability Rights Commission drive for a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens.
Employment Appeals Tribunals	The Employment Appeal Tribunal hears appeals from decisions made by employment tribunals, by the Certification Officer or by the Central Arbitration Committee.
Employment Tribunal Service	The Employment Tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes between employers and employees over employment rights.
Equal Opportunities Commission	The Equal Opportunities Commission is working to eliminate sex discrimination in Britain today.
European Commission Competition Website	The official website of the European Commission for Competition.
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme	The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is one of the policies being introduced across Europe to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and combat the serious threat of climate change.
Financial Services Authority	The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent non-governmental body, given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Forum of Insurance Lawyers	FOIL exists to provide a forum for the exchange of information between lawyers acting predominantly or exclusively for insurance clients.
FTSE	FTSE Group calculates over 60,000 indices covering 48 countries and all major asset classes.
HM Revenue and Customs	Contains a range of information including Revenue & Customs publications, internal manuals, tax legislation and interpretation of the legislation.
HM Treasury	The Treasury is responsible for formulating and implementing the UK Government's financial and economic policy.
Housing Corporation	The Housing Corporation is the national Government agency that funds new affordable housing and regulates housing associations in England.
HR Alert	HR Alert - Online Employment Resources.
Inland Revenue	HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits.
Land Registry	Registers title to land in England and Wales and records dealings (for example, sales and mortgages) with registered land.
Legal 500	The definitive guide to the legal market in over 70 countries. In-depth independent editorial, recommendations of law firms and lawyers, and law firm directories.
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National Grid	Delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently.
Newcastle City Council - Licensing	Newcastle City Council Licensing website.
Office of Fair Trading	The OFT is responsible for making markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
Office of Gas and Electricity Markets	OFGEM is the regulator for Britain's gas and electricity industries. Its role is to promote choice and value for all customers.
Office of Government Commerce	OGC is an independant office of the Treasury and provides support to the public sector in relation to procurement.
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister	The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) was created on 5 May 2006 with a powerful remit to promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
Official Journal of the EU: Tenders Electronic Daily	Links to the Official Journal of the EU where all OJEU notices are posted.
Ownership	Dickinson Dees' solution for Home Information Packs.
Partnerships for Schools	Partnerships for Schools (PfS) is responsible for delivering the government's secondary school renewal programme, Building Schools for the Future (BSF).
Partnerships UK	Partnerships UK is a Public Private Partnership which has a unique public sector mission: to support and accelerate the delivery of infrastructure renewal, high quality public services and the efficient use of public assets through better and stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors.
Peace Of Mind	Peace of Mind - Wealth Management.
Refuge
Resolution
SIMAP	EU information for public procurement - access to standard OJEU forms, policy and CPV codes.
Society of Construction Law	Holds meetings, lectures and social events; publishes papers given to the Society; supports educational bodies, in particular by funding the purchase of books; sponsors an annual prize paper; generally promotes interest in construction law.
Stockmarket Chart	Financial Times Investor - stockmarket charts.
The Food Standards Agency	An independent government department responsible for protecting the publics health and consumer interests in relation to food.
The Health & Safety Executive	The enforcement authority for health and safety legislation.
The Law Society	The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for solicitors in England and Wales.
The Pensions Ombudsman	The Pensions Ombudsman can investigate and decides complaints and disputes about the way that occupational and personal pension schemes are run.

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