- New figures reveal National Citizen Service on track to deliver £400 million in benefits to society by 2014
95 per cent of young people said that National Citizen Service gave them the chance to develop more skills for the future.
Thu, 17/05/2012
- £2m Big Society Award launches Community Games across England
Millions of people will be able to come together to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in their local communities at one of over 2,000 games being held across the UK, thanks to a £2 million Big Society fund.
Mon, 19/03/2012
- Baroness Warsi speech in the Holy See
Baroness Varsi made a speech in the Holy See on 14 February 2012.
Tue, 14/02/2012
- Official ministerial visit to the Holy See
A delegation of ministers makes an official visit to the Vatican to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Holy See in 1982.
Tue, 14/02/2012
- £150 million Big Society 'endowment for the nation' launched
Nick Hurd today launched the new Community First endowment, which aims to raise £150 million to secure the future of local community projects in England.
Sat, 07/01/2012
- The New Year's Honours List 2012
People recognised include those supporting the Big Society by making a real difference to their local community through volunteering, fundraising, social action and philanthropy.
Sat, 31/12/2011
- Government pledges £1 million to support the vulnerable at Christmas
£1 million to support innovative Christmas charity appeals has been pledged by the Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd.
Mon, 12/12/2011
- Ten additional NCS 2012 delivery partners announced
The National Citizen Service scheme will be offered in nearly all upper tier local authority areas in summer 2012.
Mon, 07/11/2011
- Independent riot motivation findings published
The Cabinet Office today published independent research which examines the motivations of young people involved in the August riots.
Wed, 02/11/2011
- Government re-introduces the British Empire Medal
Communities will be able to nominate local volunteers who “deserve special recognition for the invaluable work they are doing in our society”.
Sat, 29/10/2011
