Organisations

• Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Government: Research Councils  (20)

The British Academy - The national academy for the humanities and social sciences. Fellowship information, publications, meetings, research funding and reports, other resources.

The Countryside Foundation for Education - Aims to inform and encourage debate about the countryside. Offers "Brings the Countryside into the Classroom" teaching materials for primary and secondary schools and in-service teacher training sessions.

Encams - Runs the 'Keep Britain Tidy' campaign. Organisation news, publications, training available, events, policy and research, and details of campaigns.

The Fairyland Trust - Aims to encourage conservation by helping children discover nature's magic. Details of fairy fairs, activities and workshops, a fairy places gazeteer, plus information on how to build a magical garden and how to contribute to the charity.

Rowett Research Institute - Conducts nutrition research to improve food quality and prevent disease. Provides details of research programmes and online copies of publications.

The Royal Institution of Great Britain - Information on website includes history of the institution, its buildings, current activities.

Science and Engineering Experiments for Kids - Organisation based at the University of Cambridge, whose aim is to promote the excitement and fun of science and engineering to children in primary schools using hands-on experiments.

Waste Recycling Environmental Limited - Provides grants under the terms and conditions of the Landfill Communities Fund, to projects which enhance the environment. Includes details of projects throughout the country, plus information about how to apply.