Category Archives: Examples

Big Society Award: Lupton House Trust

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Davenport Institute

The Lipton Trust has become the first Big Society Award Winner in Devon More »

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Big Society Pub in East Oxfrod

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Davenport Institute

In East Oxford, the Big Society is taking a physical shape in a new pub and restaurant run by two visionary citizens More »

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Could the Big Society be Working?!

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Mark Easton shared his surprise upon finding that, for all the criticism and confusion, Big Society may just be saving youth clubs in the UK afterall More »

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Expanding Services in Austerity

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Rother Valley took over the activity center. Now, they are hoping to expand the services they provide: More »

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Harlow Council looks to community

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Davenport Institute

The Harlow district council in Essex has turned over the administration of five “discretionary services” to local community groups. More »

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