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    Big Society Update Nov and Dec 18

    Here is the latest from our friends in the Office of Civil Society in December: 1. Show your support for #LocalCharitiesDay!   Local Charities…

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    Big Society -Grants and funding update

    Office for Civil Society (OCS) updates: 1.A connected society: a strategy for tackling loneliness  2.How will you support the upcoming #iwillWeek 2018? 3.Upcoming opportunities…

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    Government launches Civil Society Strategy

    In launching the strategy, the government has said it aims to build stronger communities by bringing businesses, charities and the public sector together, and put…

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    Big Society and Community Funding update from OCS

    1.Pension Funds and Social Investment – final report and consultation 2.Keeping yourself secure from cyber threats 3.Brexit updates 4.Loneliness funding announced 5.Loneliness call for…

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    Big Society information March 2018

    Grants and other useful information for communities and landlords – Here is the latest from our friends at OCS: Office for Civil Society (OCS)…

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    Big Society funding news – Feb 2018

      Civil Society Strategy: Engagement Exercise Launch Office for Civil Society (OCS) updates: VCSE Crown Representative The Full-Time Social Action review Crowdfunding Public Infrastructure…

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    Big Society Update: Jan 18

    Office for Civil Society (OCS) updates: 1.    Government support available for organisations considering becoming a Public Service Mutual 2.    Government unlocking £330 million from…

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    Big Society Grant news – Nov 2017

    Office for Civil Society (OCS) updates: 1.     Civil Society Strategy Announcement 2.     Local Charities Day 2017 3.     NCS Guidance for Schools and Colleges Updates…

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    Big Society Update

    Office for Civil Society (OCS) updates: ·  Launch of the Place Based Social Action Programme ·  50+ Volunteering Evidence Review ·  NCS Royal Charter…

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    Social Investment tax relief

    Here is some information released by the Dept of Culture this week: 1) SIBs The Centre for Social Impact Bonds is hosting another of…

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