Guardian Unlimited - Gap years  
   Informational resource on most aspects of a gap year.
   http://travel.guardian.co.uk/gapyears/

The Gap Year Guidebook  
   Provides information relating to work and travel opportunities for students during this period.
   http://www.gap-year.com/

Gapwork Ltd  
   Offers information and advice on working and volunteering abroad, flights, accommodation, insurance and visas.
   http://www.gapwork.com/

Go Gap  
   Guide for anyone thinking of using a GAP year to travel. Details the adventures of four students as they carried out budget travels around the world. Messages boards and country guides.
   http://www.gogap.com/

Gap Year Jobs  
   Directory of employment opportunities particularly suitable for students taking a gap year.
   http://www.gapyearjobs.co.uk/

Voluntary Work Information Service  
   Information on volunteer work opportunities in over 150 countries worldwide in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.
   http://www.workingabroad.com/

World Service Enquiry  
   Information and advice about working overseas and at home for peace, justice and development.
   http://www.wse.org.uk/

BBC News  
   More students opt for 'gap year' - Students are increasingly taking a "gap year" before beginning university, say admissions authorities.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/923486.stm

Volunteer Africa  
   Directory and information on voluntary and gap-year projects in Africa.
   http://www.volunteerafrica.org/

Payaway  
   News, features and listings for finding paid and voluntary seasonal jobs abroad, including tourism, childcare, camp, kibbutz and winter jobs.
   http://www.payaway.co.uk/

GapProfile  
   Programme of open learning guides leading to a City and Guilds Profile of Achievement. Includes information for students, parents, teachers, employers and mentors.
   http://www.gapprofile.co.uk/

Safetrek  
   Offers safety awareness and personal security training for young adults undertaking gap year activities and university education. Includes profile, personnel, FAQ, courses, booking form and location.
   http://www.safetrek.co.uk/

1st Contact  
   Resource for Australian, New Zealand, and South African travellers. Provides services and information for working holidays or short term working visas.
   http://www.1stcontact.co.uk

Echo  
   Not-for-profit volunteer gap year abroad organisation operating in Mexico providing conservation, education and humanitarian projects.
   http://www.echocommunities.org.uk

People Tree  
   India, Nepal and Sri Lankan projects. Resource to training and skills needed, visa and travel tips.
   http://www.gapyearinindia.com

XL  
   Christian gap year opportunity for 18 - 25 year olds.
   http://www.thefoundry.org.uk/XL

FindaGap.com  
   Gap Year and Backpacking directory includes placements, travel, hostels, adventure activities and insurance.
   http://www.findagap.com/