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More social value?
A Government review of the Social Value Act could see its extension to cover more public sector contracts. According to LG News: Lord Young,…
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Measuring the impact of Charities
This report attempts to measure the value of charities to British households in a uniquely holistic way, by estimating the overall impact of all…
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Report suggests how working with charities an support the work programme
Government must work closely with charities and service users to ensure success in its Work Programme, a report claims. According to Lg news; Analysis…
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Social value guidance for councils
Councils now have social value guidance at their fingertips thanks to a new free online hub. According to LG news; The online portal aims to help…
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Cabinet office progress on social investment strategy
Today the government published the 2014 progress update on HMG’s social investment strategy. This report sets out progress against our 2013 commitments and plans for the…
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Volunteering at Bolton
‘Give and gain’ allows staff up to five full work days each year, or 10 half days, to help Bolton’s voluntary sector. It also gives…
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The benefits of knowing your social value
Local authorities and housing associations that create social value in communities have seen a selection of benefits including cost savings and better community relations,…
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NHS benefits from decent social homes
The decent homes programme saved the NHS £392 million by reducing the number of accidents and illnesses between 2001 and 2010, according to modelling…
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900,000 recieve help from food banks
More people are seeking help from foodbanks than ever before, with over 900,000 individuals receiving emergency support in the last year. According to LG…
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Encouragement for social enterprise hotspots
Towns and cities across the UK are being encouraged to declare themselves social enterprise hotspots. National body Social Enterprise UK has extended a programme…
