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I am a Researcher for the Directory of Social Change and have requested that a page be created for the organisation. I have created this draft entry:

Directory of Social Change
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is an independent charity which provides information and training to the voluntary sector. Led by chief executive Debra Allcock Tyler, DSC’s activities bring it into contact with around 20,000 voluntary sector organisations each year.  DSC is largely self sustaining and earns around 95% of its income through the sale of publications and training. DSC is a registered charity, and a company limited by guarantee. The trustees of the charity are also members and directors of the company.[Directory of Social Change, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2010, Directory of Social Change, 2010. Print.]

Vision and Mission
DSC’s stated vision and mission are:
 * A vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change
 * A mission to be an agent connecting givers, influencers and service deliverers

Activity
DSC’s main activities include:
 * Training courses in the areas of fundraising, finance, human resources, information and communication, law, management and governance, personal development and sector, policy and campaign.
 * Researching and publishing reference guides and handbooks.
 * Providing subscription funding websites detailing sources of funding for the voluntary sector from trusts and foundations, the government and companies.
 * Running conferences, seminars, briefings and fairs including Charityfair.
 * Campaigning and policy work, focusing on championing the needs of small and medium voluntary sector organizations.

History
The Directory of Social Change was established in 1975 by Michael Norton who wanted to publish books looking at change in key social issues. From there he moved into publishing information on fundraising and organising training courses.

In 1988 Luke FitzHerbert became co-director with Michael Norton and together they established DSC’s Liverpool office.

In 1992 DSC organized the first Charityfair.

In 1995 Michael Norton and Luke FitzHerbert stepped down as co-directors and Mike Eastwood was appointed as their successor.

In 2001 Michael Eastwood stepped down and Debra Allcock Tyler was appointed.

Today around 40 staff work across their London and Liverpool offices.

Funding websites:
www.trustfunding.co.uk

www.governmentfunding.co.uk

www.grantsforindividuals.co.uk

www.companygiving.co.uk