Public authorities
Found 474 public authorities in the category ‘Miscellaneous’
The Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) is a free independent mediation service for consumers (patients) of optical care and the professionals p...
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Also called OSNI
Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland is the official mapping agency of Northern Ireland.
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The restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster, where both Houses of Parliament are located, is a project being run by a Sponsor Body and a D...
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Replaces the Life Sentence Review Commissioners for Northern Ireland
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This is owned by Mercury Land Holdings Limited which is wholly owned by the London Borough of Havering.
Not to be confused with a regional partner...
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Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd has a number of key public roles including being the sole organisation empowered to recommend new corporate mem...
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Provide advice to the government on pay and conditions for police officers at or below the rank of chief superintendent.
PRRB is an advisory non-dep...
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This is a company controlled by the University of Cambridge.
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Porton Biopharma Ltd (PBL) is a limited company wholly owned by the UK Secretary of State for Health which contains the development and Production func...
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Also called Number 10
10 Downing Street is the official residence and the office of the British Prime Minister. The office helps the Prime Minister to establish and deliver...
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The Privy Council is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The Privy Council Office (PCO) is a government department that supports th...
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Also called Psychiatry-UK
This body is likely to only be subject to the Freedom of Information Act in respect of some, if any, of its services.
Consider if your request woul...
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Also called PSSA
Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) was incorporated by the Local Government Association (LGA) in August 2014. PSAA is a company limited by...
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The Pubs Code Adjudicator became subject to the Freedom of Information Act via paragraph 25 of Schedule 1 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employm...
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Also called QAA
This authority is not currently subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 but is included on this site due to its public responsibilities.
On 7...
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Also called QiT
Quality in Tourism (QiT), part of M Assessment Services*, describes itself as a regulatory body. It is the official assessment service provided
for Vi...
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Also called RadioCentre
The company runs RACC Commercial Radio's advertising clearance body.
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Reclaim Fund Ltd makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
As of 30 March 2021 this...
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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RSCs are responsible for approving and monitoring academies and free schools in their area on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
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Also called RPC
Provides independent advice to Government on the quality of analysis supporting new regulations.
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Also called Remploy
Remploy Limited left government ownership in April 2015 and is no longer subject to Freedom of Information legislation.
FOI law does not apply to this authority.
FOI law does not apply to this authority.
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Also known as the Parliamentary Works Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority.
The restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster, where b...
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The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) advises government on rates of pay for doctors and dentists.
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The Sports Council is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 but is classed as a public body by the Office of National Statistics.[1]
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Also called RCAHMW
The Royal Commission is constituted under Royal Warrant to compile and maintain a record of the archaeological, architectural and historical environmen...
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Also called RoDMA
The London Development Agency holds 96.9% of the ordinary shares of The Royal Docks Management Authority Ltd (RODMA).
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The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army.
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Also called Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is no longer wholly owned by the Government and is no longer formally subject to FOI legislation.
We are continuing to list it on acc...
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While it is not formally subject to the Freedom of Information Act we list this body because it receives substantial public funding. On the 31st of Oc...
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This charity has a history of public ownership and co-operates with any statutory authority.
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Also called Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's in-store pharmacy business was purchased by Celesio (McKesson) in 2015[1, 2], and is now part of Lloyds Pharmacy.
Retailers are also...
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Wholly owned by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust - a company providing healthcare linen services under the trading name "Salisbury Linen Services"
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This Housing Association is not strictly subject to the Freedom of Information Act but according to the Housing Corporation: "You can also write to hou...
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The School of Advanced Study is a Central Academic Body of the University of London.[1][2] Please consider making your request to the University itself...
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The School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) makes recommendations on the pay, professional duties and working time of school teachers in England and Wales...
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Also called SACMILL
The Scientific Advisory Committee on the medical implications of less-lethal weapons (SACMILL) advises UK government departments and organisations on t...
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The Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland is the UK Government’s Office for Scotland. If you are looking to make a request to The Scottish Gove...
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Also called SDI
A joint venture between the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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A "development investment bank for Scotland, wholly owned by the Scottish Ministers" *
This bank is subject to Freedom of Information Law as it is w...
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While not formally subject to the FOI Act we list this body because it has a role in distributing public funds. We also note that the Culture Minister...
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Also called Seafish
Seafish styles itself "the authority on seafood", the authority's mission is to support a profitable, sustainable and socially responsible future for...
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Also called SeaZone
The Secretary of State for Defence sold SeaZone Solutions Limited to HR Wallingford on 23rd March 2010.
FOI law does not apply to this authority.
FOI law does not apply to this authority.
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Also called SoEPS
SoEPS provides collaborative procurement and commercial solutions to the public sector
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South West Herts Schools Consortium runs the 11+ academic, music and sport entrance test for certain secondary schools in Hertfordshire.
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Stockport Sports Trust is not formally subject to the Freedom of Information Act. It is listed here due to its public role and in light of the fact the...
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The Surrey Leaders' Group is formed of the Leaders of the twelve Surrey local authorities. It provides a political forum where Leaders can come togethe...
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Also called AACE
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) provides ambulance services with a central organisation that supports, coordinates and implements...
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Also called BEWC
It's not clear whether the Freedom of Information Act 2000 still applies to BRC-BEWC. In any case, it ceased being a non-departmental public body and...
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This body is probably not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. You may want to consider making your request to the Minisry of Defence which is su...
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The commissioner's role is to raise public awareness and hold both agencies and government to account in tackling domestic abuse.
The Domestic Abu...
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Also called English Heritage
English Heritage is a charity that manages the Government owned National Heritage Collection of over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites; inclu...
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