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Big Society Award for Christian organisation whose volunteers have given more than 1 million hours of voluntary work.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
More people across the UK will be able to organise street parties, charity fundraisers and get-togethers without the fear of 'red-tape'.
A charity that supports children, young people and adults with HIV is the latest to win a Big Society Award.
A recycling project, run by 2 Warwickshire charities, which pumps profits into local community projects has won a Big Society Award.
A project which turns the town of Henley into an enormous living advent calendar is the latest winner of a Big Society Award.
Youth charity Envision wins a Big Society Award for helping young people to create positive change in their local communities.
New support for communities to tackle neighbourhood issues.
New measures to tackle extremism and radicalisation across the UK have been proposed by the Prime Minister’s Extremism Taskforce.
The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a message to mark Hanukkah.
The flag representing the historic Red Rose county of Lancashire has been hoisted above the department's offices to mark Lancashire Day.
Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes to those celebrating Chanukah.
Everton Football Club’s official charity, Everton in the Community, has won a Big Society Award.
A Northumberland community group which saved their village shop has won a Big Society Award, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.
Eric Pickles' speech at the launch of a new £200,000 'Together in Service' grant programme to support multi-faith volunteering.
Eric Pickles launches a new £200,000 grant programme that will celebrate the practical contribution faith communities make to society.
Four areas have been awarded funding to get thousands of people involved in sport.
6 winners of £6 million English language teaching competition are announced.
Military spouse recruitment agency wins Prime Minister's Big Society Award.
Baroness Warsi's keynote speech at the launch of 'The First World War: the Commonwealth contribution'.
Baroness Warsi announces flagship programme on Commonwealth contribution to First World War.
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