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  • People helping people: the future of public services

    Brooks Newmark spoke about social action in his first speech as Minister for Civil Society.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2014

    The names of the individuals who have received The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Involve Swindon celebrates 10 year anniversary with Prime Minister’s Award

    Involve Swindon, a network of organisations that encourages employees to volunteer in the local community, wins the Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £2.6 million funding for volunteers that support hospitals

    Dedicated volunteers who give time to help patients have been recognised through a £2.6 million investment to grow and support their work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Step Up To Serve and Cabinet Office launch Young Social Action Ambassadors

    Sixty young people from UK youth organisations will help to search for outstanding volunteers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young people lead community change at National Citizen Service Wales launch

    Young people were encouraged to volunteer to help their communities at the launch of the National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014: local government, housing, fire, voluntary and community sectors

    Eric Pickles congratulates all those from local government, housing, fire, voluntary and community sectors recognised in Honours this year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014

    The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2014, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pilot of National Citizen Service to run in Wales in autumn 2014

    Nick Hurd MP, Minister for the Civil Society confirmed that there will be a pilot of National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales during 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2014 recipients announced

    The prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2014 honours 111 outstanding UK volunteering groups.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Three Big Lottery Fund board members appointed

    Perdita Fraser, Elizabeth Passey and David Isaac will join the board of the Big Lottery Fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New £2m fund to help older people stay healthy next winter

    The new funding will help community and volunteer-led projects provide extra support to older people next winter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Seeking 10 young social entrepreneurs in London

    The Frontline London campaign is looking to back 10 young Londoners who wish to become social entrepreneurs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • GoodGym wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    A social business matching people who want to keep fit with community projects that need help has been recognised with a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £11 million funding to boost opportunities for young people

    41 voluntary and community sector organisations will be granted a total of £11 million to encourage young people to help others through social action.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Funding boost for programmes that reduce reoffending

    Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Hurd letter on National Citizen Service entrustment

    Nick Hurd has written to Stephen Greene, Chair of the NCS Trust, entrusting the National Citizen Service programme to the NCS Trust CIC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civilian Gallantry List: 2013

    The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Step Up To Serve: making it easier for young people to help others

    A new campaign launches today to encourage more young people to get involved with helping others.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New £6 million fund to create more social action opportunities for young people

    A new fund of up to £6 million is to help organisations increase the number of young people aged 10 to 20 taking part in social action.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government