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Established over ten years ago, DHA has a stunning track record of success across the public and third sectors. Our team includes national and international experts in a wide range of policy areas. With offices in London and Liverpool, we work across the UK and the developing world.
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7th May 2012
BRIDGE BIG SOCIETY “GAP” WARNS FIRST EVER BIG SOCIETY AUDIT
GOVERNMENT MUST WORK WITH VOLUNTARY SECTOR FOR BIG SOCIETY TO SUCCEED
The Government’s Big Society initiative must target poorer communities and young and ethnic minority people, working in genuine partnership with the voluntary sector, if it is to succeed. So finds the first ever independent audit of David Cameron’s flagship programme, published today, almost two years to the day since the Coalition Government was formed.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
For a copy of the Big Society Audit, interviews with the author and further information,
please contact: Daniel Harris on 0207 793 4035, daniel@dhacommunications.co.uk
Civil Exchange is a think tank established last year to strengthen civil society’s connection to government. It links up with other organisations on particular projects to bring together existing expertise and knowledge. It aims to be a catalyst to help civil society and government work together in new ways and a resource for research, policy
development, capacity building, awareness-raising and exchange.
www.civilexchange.org.uk
Democratic Audit is an independent research organisation which audits democracy and human rights in the UK and publishes an annual Democratic Audit designed to assess the quality of democracy in the UK and to identify what reforms are needed to democratise their country further. It is grant-funded by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. Dr WilksHeeg is also a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Liverpool University.
www.democraticaudit.com
DHA is a policy and communications agency specialising in social change. It works solely with public and not for profit sector organisations across a range of sectors,
including with the voluntary sector, trusts and foundations, think tanks and government.
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The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is an independent, progressive organisation committed to funding radical change towards a better world. The JRCT makes grants to individuals and to projects seeking the creation of a peaceful world, political equality
and social justice. www.jrct.org.uk
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is an international charitable foundation with cultural, educational, social and scientific interests. Based in Lisbon with offices in London and Paris, the Foundation is in a privileged position to support national and transnational work tackling contemporary issues. The purpose of the UK Branch in London is to connect and enrich the experiences of individuals, families and communities, with a special interest in supporting those who are most disadvantaged. www.gulbenkian.org.uk
