"Government pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work. Details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here" - CD #Corona #VCSE #SocEnt gov.uk/guidance/finan…

“A fantastic opportunity for an experienced, energised, and tenacious individual with excellent leadership skills: the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is looking to recruit a new Small Business Commissioner. To apply visit: …blicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/sm…” - CD

The Prime Minister commissioned Danny Kruger to do a review into how #socent, charities and communities can build back better from COVID and level up the country. Our CEO Peter Holbrook has responded to this review. Read for yourself here: dannykruger.org.uk/communities-re…

Small charities - The report on Levelling Up Our Communities is out today: see it (and the PM's response) here dannykruger.org.uk/communities-re….

“Danny Kruger MP has published his ‘Levelling Up Our Communities’ report. This report follows an invitation from the Prime Minister in June to consider ways of sustaining the community spirit we saw during lockdown, into the recovery phase and beyond. dannykruger.org.uk/communities-re…” -CD

Powerful contributions from The School for Social Entrepreneurs UnLtd Locality @PlunkettFoundat Claire Dove @socialvalueuk and many others helped build the case 👍🏼

“The new Social Value model mandates that social value should be explicitly evaluated in all central government procurement. The measures take effect on 1 January 2021 and will be mandatory for all central government contracts over the Public Contracts Regulations thresholds”.-CD

Fair article on my report except saying I’m dismissive of the Big Society. I venerate the memory of the Big Soc but this time we need to go far further; not hobble it with austerity; and make full use of businesses and local govt in empowering communities amp.theguardian.com/society/2020/s…

I visited with the The NHS Team at @Asda in Whalebone Lane just now. They are there all day - talking to people about the new #NHSCOVID19 app. If you haven’t why not download it. It’s another tool to #ProtectsYou #ProtectOthers #ProtectEachOther

Some good news....the non-payment of TV licences has been decriminalised. I’ve met too many men and women in prison over the years who are there because of this, including one lady who now works for us. Her 3 kids went in to care while she served her short sentence.

theguardian.com/commentisfree/… Happy to see The The Guardian endorse (most of) my report. Left and Right should be battling over who can help local communities take back control

Great news as social value takes centre stage when assessing central government contracts thefsi.org/post/one-small… FSI blog

💼 Applications are now open to be our next Director of #Fundraising! Find out more and apply today: bloodcancer.org.uk/about-us/work-…

So this is a big one. If you’ve ever met me you’ll know how important this role is to me. Work your magic Twitter help me find someone sensational 🙌🙌🙌

Civil proceedings can sometimes be used to recover some or all of the losses incurred as a result of fraud. Read our guide which explains how fraud is usually dealt with under the civil law in England and Wales. ow.ly/RlTa50DSL2U Tenet Compliance & Litigation @MoonBeever #fraud

April thank you day. The end of a financial year and a reflection on the hard work, creativity and joy from all who have raised money to make good things happen. Day one to do it all again #fundraising

Charity trustees, these 5-minute guides have been designed with you in mind. ow.ly/m7ui50EqsdN

#DavidAmessMP gave me my first proper job after university. Early on, I was absolutely terrified we had forgotten to tell him about an urgent call from David Cameron's office. Couldn't have bothered him less 'don't worry about that, Edward'. I don't think he ever returned it. 1/6