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9 February 2011
Greetings!
The government must be hoping that the £200m that it has persuaded the banks to hand over to the new Big Society Bank will soften some of the backlash that is growing against the spending cuts. But the trade unions and civil society groups that oppose the cuts don't seem minded to be easily placated, if the mood at yesterday's joint TUC/Navca conference is any indication.
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Banks to provide additional £200m for voluntary sector, Prime Minister confirms
David Cameron has confirmed that the Big Society Bank will receive an additional £200m from national banks, ahead of the Project Merlin announcement later today.
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National demonstration against cuts scheduled for 26 March
The Trades Union Congress is urging representatives from civil society to take part in its national demonstration against the government's spending cuts to be held in central London on 26 March.
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Leadership 20:20 Commission launch new consultation
The Leadership 20:20 Commission has launched a consultation on the future of leadership in civil society to shape its future policy on leadership and best practice in the sector. |
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Charity Leaders Exchange attracts 50 members since launch
Twelve charities have joined Knowledge Peers' new Charity Leaders' Exchange, a leadership programme comprising regular events, an online forum and full access to all Knowledge Peers' online material. |
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MSP calls for chugging regulation in Scotland
George Foulkes, member of Scottish parliament for the Lothians, has lodged a motion calling for regulation of charity street workers to bring an end to the "discourteous methods" of some face-to-face fundraisers in Scotland. |
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YouthNet appoints former BBC digital marketing chief as new CEO
YouthNet, the charity that runs the do-it.org volunteering website and thesite.org advice services for young people, has promoted its recently-appointed communications and marketing director into its top job. |
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Acevo trading arm to sell sector intelligence to private companies
Acevo has set up a trading company that is exploring the potential for selling market intelligence about charities to private companies wishing to target the sector. |
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Dysfunctional groups threaten Big Society, says RSA's Taylor
One of the biggest challenges to successfully creating the Big Society is the difficulty in getting small groups of people to work together effectively, according to RSA chief executive Matthew Taylor. |
'Vanguard community' Liverpool drops out of Big Society programme
Liverpool, one of the government's four Big Society 'vanguard areas', has withdrawn its support for the programme saying the government's spending cuts make it impossible to continue.
Political demonstrations are part of the Big Society debate, says TSRC
Social action motivated by anger towards government, such as the recent student demonstrations against tuition fees, should be part of the Big Society debate, says the Third Sector Research Centre in a new report on 'below the radar' examples of community groups.
| Charities need to create 'impact networks' to improve services, says NPC
Charities and funders need to recognise the strengths of working together and foster 'impact networks,' to deliver effective outcomes for beneficiaries, according to a new report from New Philanthropy Capital.
Sixteen communities to pilot Big Society's Your Square Mile scheme
Sixteen of the most troubled communities in the UK are soon to be piloting the Your Square Mile initiative devised by the Big Society Network, the Network's founder Paul Twivy has announced.
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We're not ready for a Big Society
The recent case of the Salvation Army vs the 700 Club has highlighted an inherent problem with the Big Society plans, warns Niki May Young.
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They said it...
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"Big Society is a disaster for everybody involved in looking after vulnerable people." Dave Prentis, general secretary, Unison
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Civil Society eNews Contacts
Tania Mason, editor, 020 7819 1214,
tania.mason@civilsociety.co.uk
Phil Bishop, online advertising, 020 7819 1215,
phil.bishop@civilsociety.co.uk
Niki May Young, website editor, 020 7819 1206,
nikimay.young@civilsociety.co.uk
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