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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Nominate a volunteer group for the 2015 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by 30 September 2014.
Inspiring social action projects that support unpaid family carers will be helped to grow through a new fund worth up to £1 million.
Research for Social Saturday shows that British adults are concerned about where and how they buy products and services.
Over the next 18 months the programme will encourage up to 2,000 volunteers to get involved in local issues in UK cities.
Brooks Newmark spoke about social action in his first speech as Minister for Civil Society.
The Social Investment Awards, supported by Cabinet Office and RBS, will celebrate UK businesses and people who are solving social problems.
Involve Swindon, a network of organisations that encourages employees to volunteer in the local community, wins the Big Society Award.
Young people were encouraged to volunteer to help their communities at the launch of the National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales.
The £16 million Youth Engagement Fund aims to improve young people's educational achievement and employability.
Small Charity Week, which ran this year from 16 to 21 June, is the latest winner of a Big Society Award, David Cameron has announced.
The government announces a multi-million pound package of finance to boost social investment market, and its strategy to grow the sector.
Nick Hurd MP, Minister for the Civil Society confirmed that there will be a pilot of National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales during 2014.
The prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2014 honours 111 outstanding UK volunteering groups.
Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people.
Social impact bonds will lead to innovation to tackle NEET (not in education, employment or training) issue.
More communities taking control of neighbourhood schemes to boost employment, combat crime and improve the health of residents.
We have launched a strategy and a Digital Inclusion Charter to help more people get online.
The Frontline London campaign is looking to back 10 young Londoners who wish to become social entrepreneurs.
Nick Hurd presents the Forest Stewardship Council with proceeds from Christmas card recycling scheme.
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