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  • Rob Wilson speech at the Foundation for Social Improvement Annual Conference

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the conference on how the government supports charity giving, social action and social investment.

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

  • Shortlist for Social Investment Awards announced

    Fifteen organisations and projects have been shortlisted in the UK’s first Social Investment Awards, supported by the Cabinet Office and RBS.

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

  • UK government welcomes social impact investment report

    The report recognises how social investment helps address society’s most difficult problems and calls for more action to grow the market.

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

  • New research shows public appetite for businesses with a conscience

    Research for Social Saturday shows that British adults are concerned about where and how they buy products and services.

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

  • Nominations open for the first UK Social Investment Awards

    The Social Investment Awards, supported by Cabinet Office and RBS, will celebrate UK businesses and people who are solving social problems.

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

  • £16 million Youth Engagement Fund promoted around the country

    The £16 million Youth Engagement Fund aims to improve young people's educational achievement and employability.

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

  • Government unveils major boost to social investment sector

    The government announces a multi-million pound package of finance to boost social investment market, and its strategy to grow the sector.

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

  • Social impact bonds help young people in East London

    Read how social impact bonds have helped young people in East London.

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

  • New fund to help vulnerable young people

    Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people.

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

  • New £500,000 government fund to help community groups reduce energy bills and manage energy

    12 community energy projects are set to receive up to £500,000 as a boost from the Cabinet Office and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.

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

  • UK-wide investment secured to grow the social economy

    A number of private sector partners are strengthening their involvement in the UK’s rising social investment market.

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

  • Investing in social enterprise: government publishes policy roadmap

    The government sets out the steps being taken over the next year to enable the right conditions for social enterprises to thrive in the UK.

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

  • David Gauke on social investment tax relief

    The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury's speech to the Social Investment Academy.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister opens new start-up accelerator: Wayra UnLtd

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg officially opens Wayra UnLtd, a groundbreaking new start-up accelerator for social businesses.

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

  • First meeting for Social Impact Investment Taskforce

    The Social Impact Investment Taskforce, launched at the G8 Social Impact Investment Forum, met for the first time in Washington, DC.

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

  • Government leads global co-operation to grow market for social investment

    The UK government is leading G8 efforts to grow the global market for social investment.

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

  • Social Impact Investment Forum

    The Social Impact Investment Forum, a G8 event, was held on 6 June 2013.

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

  • Prime Minister: "social investment can be a great force for social change"

    The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Social Impact Investment Forum in London on 6 June 2013.

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

  • G8 Social Impact Investment Event

    Speech by International Development Secretary Justine Greening on impact investing.

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

  • G8 Social Impact Investment Conference

    Speech by Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith at G8 Social Impact Investment Conference.

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