The list details of organisations that will be helpful when starting up and running your business and many of the services listed will offer free and impartial advice. However remember that Dorset Sure Start’s Business Support team are also on hand to help with any general business and finance enquiries.
Accountants (finding one in your area)
The Association of Chartered Certified AccountantsWeb: www.accaglobal.com
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesTel: 020 7920 8100Web: www.icaew.co.uk
Business Start up Support
Shell Livewire (age 16-30)Hawthron HouseForth BanksNewcastle upon TyneNE1 3SG
Tel: 0191 261 5584Web: www.shell-livewire.org E-mail: enquiries@shell-livewire.org
The Prince’s Trust (age18-30)Tel: 0800 842842Web: www.princes-trust.org.uk
PRIME (age 50+)Tel: 0800 7831904Web: www.primeinitiative.org.co.uk
Prowess (women only)Tel: 01603 762355Web: www.prowess.org.uk
Business Advice (General)
Business Link WessexMerck HouseSeldown LanePoole BH15 1TD
Tel: 08454 588558Web: www.businesslinkwessex.co.ukE-mail: advice@businesslinkwessex.co.uk
National Federation of Enterprise AgenciesTel: 01234 831623 Web: www.nfea.com
Childcare Providers and Parents Support and Advice
Children’s Information ServiceGrove HouseMiller’s CloseDorchesterDT1 1SS
Tel: 0845 3552099Web: www.dorsetforyou.com/cis E-mail: cis@dorsetc.gov.uk
Play Plus – The Play AssociationCommunity, Learning & Resource Centre41-44 King StreetWimborne Dorset BH21 1EB
Tel: 01202 847617E-mail: playplus@dcawimbornelearning.org.uk
Pre-school Learning Alliance54-56 Park StreetBristolBS1 5JNTel: 0117 907 7073Web: www.pre-school.org.uk
Charity Registration and Advice
Charity CommissionWoodfield HouseTangierTauntonSomersetTA1 4BL
Tel: 0870 333 0123Web: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Charities Information BureauTel: 01924 239063Web: www.cibfunding.org.uk
Legal Advice
Acas (Employment)The WaterfrontWelshbackBristol BS1 4SB
Tel: 08457 474747 Web: www.acas.org.uk
Lawyers for your businessTel: 0207 4059075
Company registration and advice
Companies HouseCrown wayMaindy CardiffCF 14 3UZ
Tel: 0870 333 3636Web: www.companies-house.gov.uk E-mail: enquiries@companies-house.gov.uk
Insurance
Morton MichelAlhambra House9 St Michael’s RoadCroydonCR9 3DD
Tel: 0845 2570900Web: www.mortonmichel.com
Resources
TREATS (The Resources Equipment and Toy Store)Unit 7 Muston BuildingsTownsend Business ParkBere RegisBH20 7LA
Tel: 01929 472937E-mail: treatstoylibrary@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Dorset Scrapstore14 High StreetPuddletownDorchesterDT2 8RU
Tel: 01305 849444Web: www.dorsetscrapstore.org.uk
Recruitment
Dorset Sure Start's Recruitment ServiceTel: 0845 355 2099
Dorset Childcare Staff BankTel: 0845 070 1007email: staffbank@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Jobcentre Plusweb: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk or contact your local office
Connexions Tel: 080 800 13 2 19 web: www.connexions.gov.uk
Sources of Funding
Awards for AllWeb: www.awardsforall.org.uk
Tax advice
HM Revenue and Customs Business Support Officers: 01233 653673Charities Helpline: 0845 302 0203
Training
Learning and Skills CouncilsTel: 0870 9006800E-mail: info@lsc.gov.uk
Treasurers Infomation
An online treasurers network exists for Dorset childcare providers. Web: www.treasurernetwork.info/index.php
Voluntary Sector Support
Dorset Community Action (DCA)Tel: 01305 250921 Web: www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk