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The Independent View: The Big Society – what do the people on the ground think?

We at v believe that the idea of a Big Society is a good one. However it needs to be properly resourced.  Not just financially with the Big Society Bank, but with input and ideas from the people on the ground who will make it a reality.

What is really important to all charities and to the vision of the Big Society is having an active and growing base of volunteers.  We support the Big Society in principal but agree that it’s the implementation that needs to be developed.

At v, we are experts at inspiring and mobilising young people to take action.  …

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