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  • Government funds new mental health service for children and young people

    Thousands of children and young people will get support with issues such as depression and anxiety thanks to £500,000 investment.

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

  • Last call for 2014 nominations for prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

    Nominations for the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service close on 30 September 2013.

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

  • Payroll Giving overhaul announced

    Government action to encourage charitable donations using Payroll Giving

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

  • Cabinet Office supporting ITV's Take a Moment campaign

    Government is supporting ITV's Take a Moment campaign by giving £5 to Text Santa for every qualifying good deed that people register.

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

  • Disability fitness instructor programme wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    One year on from the start of the London Paralympic Games, InstructAbility has been recognised by PM David Cameron with a Big Society Award.

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

  • Fencing North East wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    An organisation supporting fencing clubs across the north east has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award.

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

  • New government fund to support ‘shared family life’ scheme

    The Shared Lives scheme is receiving extra funding to help more isolated or vulnerable adults gain more independence.

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

  • National Citizen Service helps young people to get ahead

    Independent research confirms that the National Citizen Service (NCS) is giving young people the skills and confidence to get ahead.

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

  • Cameroon Chevening Alumni: Promoting Women’s Rights

    Chevening Alumni celebrate 30th Anniversary

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

  • London 2012 legacy: UK urged to 'Join In' this summer

    First major London 2012 legacy event - a campaign to promote community volunteering - kicks off at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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

  • Business in the Community Awards: Prime Minister's speech

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the Business in the Community Awards about the role of business in creating a stronger society.

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

  • Loundsley Green volunteers latest winners of Big Society Award

    Loundsley Green volunteers are the latest Big Society Award winners, for saving a local building from demolition and helping people into jobs.

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

  • Outward Volunteer Club latest winner of Big Society Award

    Outward Volunteer Club is the latest Big Society Award winner, for its work transforming run-down community areas in Olympic boroughs.

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

  • New campaign to get more young people involved in social action

    The Campaign for Youth Social Action has launched with the aim of doubling the number of young people taking part by 2020.

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

  • Queen's Birthday 2013 Honours List recognises community service

    Eric Pickles congratulates all those from the local government, fire, voluntary, and community sectors recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

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

  • The Queen's Birthday Honours 2013

    The Queen's Birthday Honours lists 2013 are published today to recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

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

  • DHL UK Foundation wins Big Society Award

    The DHL UK Foundation, an independent charity working with the DHL business and its employees, is the latest winner of a Big Society Award.

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

  • Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2013 recipients announced

    Recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2013 have been honoured on the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation.

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

  • Award for Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire’s Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre

    Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire’s Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre has been given a Big Society Award.

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

  • City Year’s role models win Big Society Award

    City Year, a group of 18-25 year-old volunteers working as role models, mentors and tutors in London schools have won a Big Society Award.

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