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A major new programme to celebrate, promote and link the huge variety of social action undertaken by the nation’s faith communities was today (14 February 2013) launched by Faith and Communities Minister Baroness Warsi.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
David Cameron praises 70,000 volunteers working at London 2012
Firefighters in England are approximately 95% male and white. The Home Office is launching a new campaign to help fire and rescue services change that.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
A special Diamond Jubilee award will recognise the work of voluntary organisations throughout the UK.
Outstanding special constables and police support volunteers receive awards at House of Commons.
An Afghan National Army (ANA) bomb disposal team, trained by British forces, has put its skills into practice for the first time, safely disposing of two deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Helmand province.
Over 100 medical staff from the UK Armed Forces have completed a major exercise to prepare for worldwide deployment with the Royal Marines.
Thousands of British young adults will help to fight poverty around the world with the UK's International Citizen Service
First major London 2012 legacy event - a campaign to promote community volunteering - kicks off at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria (humanitarian)
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Soldiers from two Merseyside-based Territorial Army squadrons were honoured with the Freedom of Wirral on Saturday.
Sixty organisations have been recognised with The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Awards 2012.
Nominations open for special award.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office names Nadine Tunasi and Kolbassia Haoussou as its first Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) Survivor Champions, October 2019.
Prime Minister's Big Society Awards recognise Police volunteers in Bristol after 50% drop in "distraction burglaries".
Minister for Civil Society launches review into full-time social action by young people
Grants for voluntary sector health and social care projects to improve people’s health and wellbeing.
The Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list has been published today announcing 100 awards in recognition of exceptional service to Britain overseas.
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