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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and useful links relating to the Big Society
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This briefing sets out how HMRC is supporting the Government's aim to increase levels of social action and community involvement.
Summarises the steps we willl take when the register is not an accurate record of those institutions which have charitable status.
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is a new legal structure designed specifically and only for charities.
Parliamentary briefing of September 2012 following research carried out by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Charity Commission.
This document is a stocktake on progress in making it easier to run a civil society organisation.
BIG's interim findings on the Transition Fund, as well as the original ACEVO report.
Calls for evidence around the Charities Act 2006 Review, conducted by Lord Hodgson.
Additional guidance which should be read together with the core public benefit guidance for charities.
The Office for Civil Society Social Enterprise Business Support Improvement Programme ran from 2007/08 - 2010/11.
Report and accompanying press release of the Independent Task Force established to consider how to cut red tape for social enterprises.
Assessing the likely or actual effects of policies or services on people in respect of disability, gender and racial equality.
Public bodies are required to assess the impact that changes to policies, procedures and practices could have on different equalities groups.
The government and civil society organisations working effectively in partnership for the benefit of communities and citizens in England.
How local authorities can work well with charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises to minimise the impact of any spending cuts.
An agreement of the relationship between the commission and the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
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.
Consultation on making it easier for charities to sell or otherwise dispose of land.
First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government
Explains when the Commission will or will not get involved in a charity's internal conflict or dispute.
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