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This report examines how social investment could be used to help community lenders offer affordable finance to people on low incomes.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The programme prospectus sets out the scope of the Delivering Differently for Young People programme, as well as frequently asked questions.
The application form for Delivering Differently for Young People, a programme that helps local authorities to improve their services for young people.
This document and animation explain what social investment is, why government is interested in it and what we are doing to promote it.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the programme.
The government’s vision of a thriving social investment market where social ventures can access the capital they need to grow.
The government is providing new opportunities for civil society as public services are opened up.
A brief guide to the investment of charitable funds, provided to the Cabinet Office to inform the development of co-mingling funds.
The outputs and agreed actions from the G8 Social Impact Investment Forum, held in London on 6 June 2013.
This factsheet accompanies the Social Impact Investment Conference on 6 June 2013 which is part of the UK's agenda for its Presidency of G8.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the social investment market, including finance, Big Society Capital and Social Impact Bonds.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and useful links relating to the Big Society
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Big Society Capital, including how it works, when it opens for business and how it will be governed.
Report on the feasibility and design stage of a project to address issues faced by troubled families.
Charter laying out the government's commitment to support social investment readiness.
Outline proposal for a Big Society Bank and a letter from Francis Maude endorsing the proposals.
We want to give citizens, communities and local government the power they need to come together and solve the problems they face.
This document outlines the government’s programme of policies in support of the Big Society.
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