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.

Spring was launched in late 2011. The work of Spring will explore the state of tech-enabled philanthropy in the UK, and provide practical insight into... read more »
I am delighted to announce that Steve Moore was formally appointed as Chief Executive on 23 May. Steve will lead the Network’s programme to work... read more »
Nexters is one of The Big Society Network’s programme's designed to support and sponsor successful innovative technology enabled businesses that hel... read more »
The Big Society Network and UKTI www.ukti.gov.uk are working together to take a social entrepreneurs trade mission to the US in Autumn 2011. There ar... read more »
Your Local Budget is a space to connect, understand and shape local budget decisions. In this project, you will hear from people who are shaping their... read more »

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Lucy Windmill
January 16th, 2012

The time for social investment has come: 2012 is the year social investment finally breaks cover

Written by Ashley Goodall For about three years I’ve believed one of the great opportunities is for the city to embrace social finance. Towards the end of 2011 the idea finally broke cover; Deutsche bank put £10m into an investment fund, Big Society Capital are limbering in with £60m in 2012 , and other players like Big Issue Invest and Bridges...

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Lucy Windmill
January 12th, 2012

Deloitte Social Innovation Pioneers: Supporting 50 Inspiring Social Businesses

As a key partner of our Nexters programme, we are delighted to support Deloitte's Social Innovation Pioneers programme which will support up to 50 inspiring entrepreneurs and social businesses. The programme will deliver a package of support to entrepreneurs and social businesses who have the potential for growth and a desire to make a positive impact in society. The aim of...

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Lucy Windmill
January 11th, 2012

Funding applications: a beginner’s guide

Written by Mary Jane Edwards Even for their simple layout and straightforward questions funding applications can often still be daunting. I sat down to pen an application before Christmas, and after not having tackled one in a while I was much in need of a refresher. I compiled a rough checklist, which made me revaluate my approach and think about all...

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Big Society Network
January 3rd, 2012

Reasons to be cheerful from the past, present and future

Written by Steve Moore On Christmas Eve Billy Bragg tweeted ‘the best thing about this time of year is that everything stops for a while. I hope you find some peace this Christmas’. He added a link to a YouTube video of one of my favourite tracks of 2011, Holocene – go have a look; it is wonderful song. But the...

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Lucy Windmill
December 12th, 2011

The Big Society Network: One Year On

Written by Steve Moore In December 2010 I accepted the invitation to provide interim leadership and direction for the Big Society Network. One year on I am delighted to be posting the first blog post for our new website. It has been quite a year. It has flown by in a whirl of meetings, connections, ideas and events. Browse around the...

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