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Making good society - Inquiry report published
The final report of the Commission of the Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society will be launched today. The report, Making good society, articulates the importance of civil society in all spheres of life, and identifies four critical areas in which civil society activity is necessary to make good society: growing a more civil economy; enabling a rapid and just transition to a low carbon economy; democratising media ownership and content; and growing participatory and deliberative democracy.
The report will be launced at an event held at the St Etehlburga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, in London. The event will be hosted by Geoff Mulgan, Chair of the Inquiry, and civil society leaders from key sectors will be responding to the Commission's findings. Guest respondents include:
Making good society report launched - 15 March
The final report of the Commission of the Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society will be launched today. The report, Making good society, articulates the importance of civil society in all spheres of life, and identifies four critical areas in which civil society activity is necessary to make good society: growing a more civil economy; enabling a rapid and just transition to a low carbon economy; democratising media ownership and content; and growing participatory and deliberative democracy.
The report will be launced at an event being held at the St Etehlburga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, in London. The event will be hosted by Geoff Mulgan, Chair of the Inquiry, and civil society leaders from key sectors will be responding to the Commission's findings. Guest respondents include:
Inquiry article on media features in Guardian 13/03/10
The Guardian has today published an article on the Commission of Inquiry's work around democratising media. The feature picks up on the Commission's call for a more pluralist media landscape and highlights the potential for alternative media ownership models to develop through new funding streams.
To read the article click here.
BOOK NOW: Cardiff launch - 22 March
Commissioners Geoff Mulgan and Anna Nicholl will be leading the event hosted at WCVA on Monday 22 March.
Guest speakers at the event will include:
- Graham Benfield, WCVA
- Paul O'Shea, Unison
For more information about this event and to book your place contact: Morven Masterton
BOOK NOW: Edinburgh Launch - 18 March
There are now limited places available for the Edinburgh launch event for the final report of the Commission of the Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society. If you would like to attend this event please contact info@carnegieuk.org by Monday 15 March.
Commissioners, Joyce McMIllan, Philomena de Lima, Richard Atkinson and Anna Nicholl will be attending the event hosted at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Thursday 18 March.
Guest speakers at the event will include:
- Martin Johnstone, Faith in Community Scotland
- Martin Sime, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
- Antonia Swinson, Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition
For more information about this event contact: Morven Masterton
London Launch - Making good society - 15 March
The London launch event for the final report of the Commission of the Inquiry is now FULLY BOOKED.
The Chair of the Commission, Geoff Mulgan, will be hosting the event at St Ethelburga's Centre on Monday 15 March. The Commission will present its findings and calls to action and civil society leaders will respond to the calls to action.
Guest speakers at the event will include:
- Brendan Barber, TUC
- Mary Marsh, Clore Social Leadership Programme
- Ed Mayo, Co-operatives UK
- Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace International
For more information about this event contact: Morven Masterton
Launch of final Commission report - Making good society
The launch of the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK and Ireland, Making good society, will take place at events in March, April and May 2010. To book a place at launch events (London - 15 March, Edinburgh - 18 March, Cardiff - 22 March) or to order a free copy of the Commission report e-mail catherine@carnegieuk.org
Launch of final report of Commission of Inquiry into Future of Civil Society
The launch of the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK and Ireland, Making Good Society, will take place at events in March, April and May 2010. To book a place at launch events (London - 15 March, Edinburgh - 18 March, Cardiff - 22 March) or to order a free copy of the Commission report e-mail catherine@carnegieuk.org
Final Commission report to be launched in March
The final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society in the UK and Ireland will be launched in March 2010. To pre-order a free copy of the report or to express an interest in attending the launch events contact catherine@carnegieuk.org
Media Release: UNIQUE SUMMIT HERALDS NEW ERA OF CITIZEN ACTION
** THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY**
UNIQUE SUMMIT HERALDS NEW ERA OF CITIZEN ACTION
Scotland’s leading civil society groups to devise ‘plan of action’ for citizen-led response to social and economic crises
Invitations to tender for National Community Land Trusts Facilitation Body in England
Carnegie UK Trust has long championed the needs of rural communities across the UK and Ireland. The provision of affordable housing has proved to be the most pressing issue in rural England. Assisted by funds from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), Carnegie UK Trust, in partnership with Community Finance Solutions, are issuing invitations to tender for organisations to act as the Community Land Trust National Facilitation Body.
Community Land Trusts - Find Out More
Community Finance Solutions have developed a short Community Land Trust training course in conjunction with Carnegie UK Trust aimed at providing communities and their key partners with the tools to set up and run a successful Community Land Trust housing project.
Community Land Trusts Practitioners' Seminar 21-22 April 2010
Trafford Hall, Cheshire - 21st to 22nd April 2010
Carnegie UK Trust in partnership with Community Finance Solutions will be running this seminar in April 2010. This is being funded through the Department for Communities and Local Government Empowerment Fund under the strand 'Community Involvement in Planning.' This seminar aims to provide a learning opportunity for CLT Practitioners and gives a chance to share skills and gain support and inspiration. The full programme is attached below. If you would like to book a place at the seminar please contact Kirsty Tait: kirsty@carnegieuk.org
Community Land Trusts Rural Practitioners' Seminar 21-22 April 2010
Trafford Hall, Cheshsire - 21st to 22nd April 2010
Carnegie UK Trust in partnership with Community Finance Solutions will be running this seminar in April 2010. This is being funded through the Department for Communities and Local Government Empowerment Fund under the strand 'Community Involvement in Planning.' This seminar aims to provide a learning opportunity for CLT Practitioners and gives a chance to share skills and gain support and inspiration. If you would like to find out more about the seminar please contact Kirsty Tait: kirsty@carnegieuk.org
Join Scotland's first Civil Society Summit, 18 Feb 2010
In response to the economic, environmental, social and political challenges we face at the beginning of this new decade, the Carnegie UK Trust is one of ten organisations that have come together to help build momentum for positive change.
Where traditional guardians of our society and economy have let citizens down, civil society can promote an alternative vision for a more equitable and sustainable future.
The event organisers believe this is a unique moment for Scotland’s major citizen-led organisations to come together. The need to listen and act with a shared voice is now more urgent than ever. The time to act is now.
The event aims to bring together voluntary and community organisations, trade unions, co-operatives, faith groups, campaign groups, and social enterprises to build an agenda for action. It is critical that this event attracts a wide audience from civil society, so we want to hear from you!
The summit will focus on the issues of:
Join Scotland's first Civil Society Summit
In response to the economic, environmental, social and political challenges we face at the beginning of this new decade, the Carnegie UK Trust is one of ten organisations that have come together to help build momentum for positive change.
Where traditional guardians of our society and economy have let citizens down, civil society can promote an alternative vision for a more equitable and sustainable future.
The event organisers believe this is a unique moment for Scotland’s major citizen-led organisations to come together. The need to listen and act with a shared voice is now more urgent than ever. The time to act is now.
The event aims to bring together voluntary and community organisations, trade unions, co-operatives, faith groups, campaign groups, and social enterprises to build an agenda for action. It is critical that this event attracts a wide audience from civil society, so we want to hear from you!
The summit will focus on the issues of:
Inquiry Commissioner speaks at Oxford Media Convention
Inquiry Commissioner, Joyce McMillan, spoke at the Oxford Media Convention (OMC) on a panel discussing ‘Citizens, ethics and the media in a global age’ about the Inquiry’s work regarding the importance of engaging civil society associations in the democratization of media and the creation of news content.
The Convention, the foremost event on media for industry and senior government figures, explored the current and future challenges and opportunities around domestic media policy, strategy, regulation and the media landscape more generally.
Support for Communities to Provide Affordable Housing and More in Somerset and Dorset
Carnegie UK Trust has long championed the needs of rural communities across the UK and Ireland. The provision of affordable housing has proved to be the most pressing issue in rural England.
Support for Communities to Provide Affordable Housing and More
Carnegie UK Trust has long championed the needs of rural communities across the UK and Ireland. The provision of affordable housing has proved to be the most pressing issue in rural England.
Seminar- Feeding Scotland Responsibly in a Changing World 21st Jan 2010
Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot Watt University- Thursday 21st January 2010
One Planet Food in partnership with Carnegie UK Trust are organising this seminar in light of the new National Food and Drink Policy for Scotland. The seminar links issues of food security and sustainable food production in Scotland with the global sovereignty and climate change.
Our aim is to strengthen key elements of Food Policy for Scotland and we hope that the seminar will lead to further in-depth work to engage civil society and parliament as well as food producers in shaping a fair and sustainable 'food future' for Scotland.
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