Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Civil Society
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
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growing volunteering, social action, community action and philanthropy
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creating the conditions for a more independent and resilient voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
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promoting social investment and social impact bonds, helping to develop a capital market that supports social impact
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leading across government on the development of mutuals
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developing government policy on mission-led businesses
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supporting youth policy, leading on the creation of opportunities outside school for young people to develop skills and have a stake in society
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expanding the National Citizen Service
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libraries policy
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First World War commemorations
Previous holders of this role
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Rob Wilson
2016 to 2017