We are keen to contribute to government thinking in matters of interest to the voluntary sector and society as a whole, via open consultations, ad hoc fora, conferences and private meetings.
Recent government consultations we have contributed to include:
- Cabinet Office Giving Green Paper
- Green paper on Modernising Commissioning: Increasing the roles of charities, social enterprises, mutuals and co-operatives in public service delivery
- Joint consultation by the DWP, DfE and HM Treasury on Tackling Child Poverty and Improving Life Chances: Consulting on a New Approach
- Cabinet Office consultation on Supporting a stronger civil society
- Graham Allen Review of Early Intervention Delivery
- Ministry of Justice consultation on Breaking the cycle: effective punishment, rehabilitation and sentencing of offenders
- Cabinet Office consultation on the Social Investment Wholesale Bank.
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Philanthropic giving can be such a pleasure. I find that the more I give away, the richer I feel.
Dame Stephanie Shirley
UK Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009 - 2010