Category Archives: Funding Cuts

Big Society is About a Smaller State

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Davenport Institute

Kevin Curley argues that cuts to charity don’t mark the end of the Big Society – they instead challenge us to really consider what a big society means More »

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Charities at Risk?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Davenport Institute

A new report by New Philanthropy Capital and Zurich shows that charities are cutting and streamlining services in the face of cuts: More »

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Budget and Big Society

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Davenport Institute

There’s been quite a lot of reaction to the chancellor’s 2012 budget announcement, particularly from third sector organizations. More »

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Privatization and Public Access to Services

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Davenport Institute

In the Guardian, Dan Silver looks at a report about whether “big society” programs are filling in gaps: More »

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More Details on the People’s Supermarket

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Davenport Institute

Earlier this week we noted that the People’s Supermarket is facing closure due to fees it owes the local council. More »

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