Paul Schofield
Policy Manager (Yorks & Humber), Local Intelligence Team Office for Civil Society, Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office in the Regions
LeedsMarch 2013
UNCLASSIFIED
The OCS Local Intelligence Team (LIT)
Three strands of activity to support Civil Society
Strand 1
Volunteering – cuts in red tape
Mutuals
Strand 2
Strand 3
Strand 3
Not-for-Profit Advice Services
Strand 3
Community First – local solutions
National Citizens Service 2013/14
Big Society Awards
http://www.bigsocietyawards.org/www.number10.gov.uk/take-part/recognising-others/big-society-awards-2
Created to recognise individuals, groups or organisations that are demonstrating the Big Society in their work or activities.
The award focuses upon the three Big Society theme areas:
Promoting Social Action
The next round closes on 12 April 2013
Empowering Communities
Opening up public services
How we can work together?
Paul SchofieldLocal Intelligence Team (Y&H),
Office of the Civil Society, Cabinet Office
[email protected] 257069