NCVO have published a briefing on the Big Society which can be downloaded from their website. They are also asking for the views of their members to inform their policy work with regard to the Big Society.

There is also an ongoing discussion on their website on what the Big Society will mean for the voluntary sector.

It is also the subject of a discussion on the Third Sector Foresight website.

Some announcements that have already been made:

• A Parliamentary Select Committee will be set up for the Voluntary Sector
• A timetable for the Big Society Bank has been announced
• A taskforce to investigate regulatory burdens on charities has been promised
• Capacitybuilders and v are both to be reviewed.

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