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WebTrust.org.uk
Website that aims to help UK charities make full use of what computers and the Internet have to offer. They also provide IT services to charities including web site development, IT Training, database development and bespoke software development. (See
http://www.webtrust.org.uk/).
Women's Environment Network (WEN)
A campaigning organisation, which represents women and campaigns on issues, which link women, environment and health. Formed in 1988, it is a registered charity and membership organisation. (See http://www.wen.org.uk).
Women's Resource Centre
'A coordinating and support organisation for voluntary and community projects that work for and with women. WRC is a national organisation with a London focus, providing information, training, development support, networking opportunities and policy consultation within the non-profit sector'. (Visit WRCs website at http://www.wrc.org.uk/).
Worker's Compensation
LEGAL. A state-mandated insurance policy, providing a special kind of insurance for the benefit of employees killed or injured on the job or in a job-related activity.
Working Capital
FINANCE. Otherwise known as net current assets, this shows the ability of the business to pay its short-term liabilities.
Working Capital Ratio
FINANCE. Determines how long an organisation could sustain its level of spending using its net liquid assets, or working capital.