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  • Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, spoke about plans for a Local Charities Day and the need to build a bigger and stronger society.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, spoke about the government's Life Chances Fund and how it will help transform people's lives.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Cabinet Office has launched an £80 million ‘Life Chances Fund’ to support Social Impact Bonds (SIB) to help transform people's lives.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2016, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nearly 200 organisations have been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service this year.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Social Investment Awards reward people and organisations that have contributed to growing the UK social investment market.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, spoke at the launch of Fundraising Week on the government's support for charity fundraising and reform.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, spoke at the launch of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge at 11 Downing Street.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Major employers will work with the government to create new national common measures to help boost social mobility in workplaces in the UK.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Cabinet Office announces the names of all 265 charities and social enterprises that will receive a share of the Local Sustainability Fund.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 265 small to medium-sized voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations awarded a share of the Local Sustainability Fund.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, joined MPs and ambassadors of the Prince's Trust to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The New Year Honours List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Minister for Civil Society spoke about charity fundraising, the new self-regulator, and the proposed Fundraising Preference Service.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Nine organisations from across England have been awarded a share of £1.2 million as part of the Youth Social Action Fund.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A broader range of finance, more capable organisations and stronger communities will help realise the full potential of UK civil society.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rob Wilson announced a new £500,000 fund to support Community Organisers to mobilise residents to take action on issues they care about.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • On #GivingTuesday, the Cabinet Office has announced measures to support and incentivise people to get involved in social action.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Minister for Civil Society spoke about how NCS increases opportunities for young people and helps build a cohesive society.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rob Wilson spoke at a reception for people organising Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving on 1 December 2015, and their MPs.

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government