Claire Dove OBE reflects on her first six months as VCSE Crown Representative and what the Civil Society Strategy means for the future of social value and commissioning. Reflections on the past six months As VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise) Crown Representative, I want to support public service commissioners and civil society organisations working…

For centuries church buildings have played a pivotal role in our communities and remain at the heart of villages, towns and cities across the country. In leading the review into church sustainability, it has been my task to consider the best way to assure the future of these historic buildings.   There are 16,000 parish…

We may be local, but that doesn’t mean we don’t think big We’re lucky enough to work in one of the most vibrant areas of the UK, home to diverse cultures, a strong sense of community spirit and a belief in doing what you’re passionate about – whether that’s music, sport, dance, gardening, spoken word,…