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This report seeks to better understand the Big Society landscape in relation to culture and sport using the latest Taking Part data.
Advising on how civil society can work in partnership with the Welsh Government.
This document outlines the government’s programme of policies in support of the Big Society.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank...
The Minister for Civil Society leads on the civil society agenda. The minister is responsible for: the Big Society agenda National Citizen Service and youth policy social action civil society sector support social enterprise and social investment The minister is...
Nick O’Donohoe was the Chief Executive Officer of Big Society Capital from 2011 to December 2015 and helped to establish and launch this independent financial institution. Nick is a Senior Advisor to the Gates Foundation. Previously Nick was at J.P....
We want to give citizens, communities and local government the power they need to come together and solve the problems they face.
Information for individuals and volunteer groups who want to support people affected by severe weather conditions in their local communities
Infographic showing selected facts and figures from the Community Life Survey.
Outline proposal for a Big Society Bank and a letter from Francis Maude endorsing the proposals.
Nick Hurd was Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office from 26 July 2019 to 16 December 2019. He was also Minister for London from 14 November 2018 to 16 December 2019. He was previously Minister of State at...
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and useful links relating to the Big Society
Charities and community organisations carrying out vital work to help vulnerable people are invited to apply for a major government support package
Helen Stephenson joined the Charity Commission as CEO in July 2017. Helen has extensive experience of senior leadership across the public and voluntary sectors, having previously served as Director of Early Years and Childcare at the Department of Education and...
Working with the EU in the civil society sectors (including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations).
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