The Big Society Network

exists to support and develop talent, innovation and enterprise to deliver social impact.

By working with business, philanthropists, charities and social ventures we believe we can unleash the social energy that exists in the UK to help build a better, healthier society.

The 5th Big Society Award Winners Reception at No.10 Downing Street: “The creativity, innovation and compassion that is out there in our country it... read more »
Make this your opportunity to reward and recognise those outstanding people and organisations whose work exemplifies the Big Society in action! The ... read more »
Spring Giving has begun exciting new research to explore emerging trends in technology-enabled giving, initially focusing on: giving to charity th... read more »
Organised by Big Society Network, fourteen exceptional groups, each working to tackle problems and improve lives in their local areas, gathered befor... read more »
Two words: ‘Recognition’ and ‘Networking’. That’s what the Big Society Award winners told us they are hoping to gain from the awards event... read more »

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June 13th, 2013

5th Big Society Award Winners Reception – Meeting the Prime Minister!

The 5th Big Society Award Winners Reception at No.10 Downing Street: “The creativity, innovation and compassion that is out there in our country it never ceases to amaze me.” David Cameron, Prime Minister On Monday 10th June, 16 groups of Big Society Award Winners were invited to No.10 Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and...

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June 12th, 2013

Apps for Good Awards 2013 winners announced: a new generation of UK digital makers equipped for the future

Yesterday, 12th June Apps For Good, the UK based technology education initiative announced the six winning teams in its 2013 Awards programme. Travelling from schools right across the UK, the 24 teams of students aged 11 to 18 came together to pitch in front of a panel of technology industry leaders for their chance to work with some of London’s...

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June 10th, 2013

“The UK can create IT Rockstars” – and Student@home is one them!

Student@home one of the talented social tech entrepreneurs on the Nexters programme, has been awarded the Social Entrepreneurs Prize at the Annual ITC Enterprise Awards Ceremony on 7th June. We wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate them for this Award which is recognised as the ‘Oscars of the UK Technology Industry’, a huge accolade! ITC Enterprise Awards were set up...

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May 24th, 2013

Rory Sutherland leads Ogilvy in driving change through Pimp My Cause

Pimp My Cause, one of the social technology entrepreneurs on our Nexters programme, has shared news of their recent fantastic collaboration with Ogilvy. Rory Sutherland leads Ogilvy in driving change through Pimp My Cause Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather UK and world-leading proponent of behavioural economics is leading a new collaboration between Pimp My Cause and Ogilvy. Rory Sutherland became an ambassador for...

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May 17th, 2013

SportInspired announces Community Games with BITC

Today over 12,000 business volunteers in 300 companies will donate an astonishing 96,000 hours of their personal time, volunteering to help thousands of people in communities across the UK. That time equates to over £1.5 million in cash value, and all donated in just one day. Friday 17th May is Give and Gain Day, part of Business In The Community’s year-round campaign...

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