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  • New law to protect vulnerable from rogue fundraisers

    New legislation will require all new fundraising contracts between charities and fundraisers to state how vulnerable people are protected.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Charitable organisations given £20 million boost by government

    Cabinet Office has launched a £20 million Local Sustainability Fund to help around 250 voluntary organisations to secure their futures.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Building civil society together: Rob Wilson speech

    Rob Wilson, Minister for Civil Society, spoke about the government's vision for a 'bigger stronger society'.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New members appointed to Big Lottery Fund UK Board as chair is re-appointed

    Francis Maude has appointed Natalie Campbell and Rachael Robathan as members of the Big Lottery Fund UK Board.

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

  • Rob Wilson speech: Access - The Foundation for Social Investment

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the launch of Access - The Foundation for Social Investment.

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

  • Social entrepreneurs urged to apply for PowerUP scheme to help address gang culture

    Two Cabinet Office funded schemes will help social entrepreneurs create positive social change across London, the South East and Liverpool.

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

  • OECD Social Impact Investment report: Rob Wilson speech

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke about the UK social investment market, opportunities for government and the global vision.

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

  • Social investment for better public services

    Bringing together individuals with the influence and expertise to tackle Britain’s most damaging social problems.

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

  • New social impact bonds to support public services

    New social impact bonds help disadvantaged young people, children in care and those with long term health conditions and mental illness.

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

  • Pioneering investment fund brings social finance to the arts

    The £7 million Arts Impact Fund brings together public, private and charitable investment and will bring social investment to the arts.

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

  • UK social economy: Francis Maude speech

    The Minister for Cabinet Office spoke at Chivas Strathisla distillery on the UK as a global hub for social enterprise and social investment.

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

  • Global social economy promoted in Scotland

    Francis Maude announced a global campaign to promote the UK social economy, meeting Scottish social entrepreneurs at Chivas distillery.

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

  • Rob Wilson speech: Centre for Social Justice 'Social Solutions' report

    The Minister for Civil Society shared his vision for a long-term social plan at the launch of the 'Social Solutions' report.

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

  • Social Investment and Public Services Conference

    Rob Wilson, Minister for Civil Society, explains how social investment helps social ventures and charities.

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

  • Social angel investing reception

    Francis Maude thanked social and business angel investors and encouraged others to invest.

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

  • Rob Wilson at Giving Tuesday reception

    Rob Wilson gave a speech at a London Stock Exchange reception to mark Giving Tuesday.

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

  • Investment and Contract Readiness Fund helps social ventures win business worth £117 million

    A world-leading business support fund has helped charities and social enterprises win investments and contracts worth £117 million.

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

  • The role of government in social impact investing

    Social Impact Investment Taskforce conference – Impact investment and government: Moving from small scale to large scale.

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

  • New £1.5 million grant fund to help social ventures

    A fund to help organisations that tackle social problems to attract investment and win contracts has been announced by the Cabinet Office.

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  • New Social Investment Awards honour trailblazing social financiers

    The first ever UK Social Investment Awards celebrate investors who support social enterprises and charities to grow and remain sustainable.

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