Useful Websites

  • Doncaster Citizens Advice Bureau
    There are three Citizens Advice Bureaux (CABs), located across the borough, that can offer you help on a range of issues including debt problems, benefits advice, housing related matters, employment issues and general consumer problems. Web: www.doncab.org.uk
  • Doncaster Council - Welfare Rights Service
    The Welfare Rights Service provides free and confidential advice and support to residents who claim welfare benefits and tax credits.  Web: www.doncaster.gov.uk/welfarerights

  • Doncaster Mind
    The Doncaster Mind Employment Adviser Project offers support to individuals in paid employment who may be having difficulties which affect their ability to engage in their current work role. The service assists individuals to overcome barriers and sustain their current post or gain alternative employment. www.doncastermind.org.uk

  • Forward Ladies
    Forward Ladies has some well attended events in South Yorkshire. Events include workshops and seminars to support women in business as well as our renowned social network events where women meet to support each other and do business.  Other benefits include mentoring. Web: www.forwardladies.com/ 

  • Icon Women
    Over 300 Women in Business make up the Icon Women network ranging from home based businesses through to larger scale organisations.  The network consists of both directors of companies, and women in positions of authority from across public and private sector organisations.  From smaller networking to larger scale events, women are able to choose the level of activities they get involved with on the basis of their business networking needs and aspirations.  To find out more about getting involved or connected to new business, or to contact a team member please go to www.iconwomen.co.uk or contact 01302 554 965.

  • Inspiresme.co.uk
    This is an SME and new business start-up resource website which encourages and promotes entrepreneurs in the UK.  www.inspiresme.co.uk

  • Mortgage Rescue
    On 4 March 2010 the Government published a new leaflet describing its mortgage rescue scheme in England: Government mortgage to rent. The leaflet is only available on-line and can be found using the link below:
    Web: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/aboutmortgagerescue

  • NHS Doncaster
    If you are becoming stressed and finding it difficult to cope during these worrying times, Improving Access to Psychological Treatment (IAPT) at NHS Doncaster can offer you help and advice.
    Web: www.doncasterpct.nhs.uk/iapt

  • Saving Gateway
    The Saving Gateway is a cash saving account for those of working age on lower incomes, which provides a financial incentive to save. Please visit the following website for more information.
    Web: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/saving-gateway/intermediary.htm

  • St Leger Homes
    The St. Leger Homes of Doncaster Moneywise website offers a range of practical financial advice. This may help you manage your finances better so you make the most of what you have and avoid common mistakes.
    Web: www.slhdmoneywise.co.uk

  • The Skills Enhancement Fund 
    The Skills Enhancement Fund is a £50m resource aimed at engaging employers in Yorkshire and Humber to invest in skills development and therefore increase the skills base in the region. It is intended to support businesses access resources to improve the skills of their workforce. 
    Website: www.enhancementfund.co.uk