1. Responding To The Big Society
(Publications/Comment & Analysis)

...recapitalise the poor' , as Phillip Blond puts it, and help deprived communities and households build an asset base. We need to learn from what's gone before Although the nature of our politi...

2. Big Society Bite Sized
(Publications/Briefings)

...y than just loans for community enterprise. The bank is planned to open for business in April 2011, with assets of between £60m-£100m to start with. 8. Is there any other money avai...

3. Community Power Empowers
(Publications/Research Reports)

community_power empowers_2010_07 1.63 Mb © URBAN FORUM 2010 Urban Forum has published Community Power Empowers - a look at successful community

4. Coalition Government – Structural Reform Plans
(Publications/Briefings)

...c) to other bodies by April 2012 • Complete RDA and GOL stand alone projects and dispose of their assets (e.g. offices) by April 2012. Bring in Local Government Bill by October 2010 to s...

5. Why We Need To Reconfigure The Big Society Programme
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

There has been a lot of Big Society talk this week with David Cameron's ‘Big Speech' in Liverpool. Much of the debate has focused on whether or not Big Society is simply a way to use volu

6. Big Society - The View From The Frontline
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

This week we held the first of a series of seminars for our members to discuss the government's plans, the spending cuts and, in particular, the Big Society programme. The discussion, among people f

7. Recipes For Community Representation
(Archived/Events/Our Events)

 recipes for community representation flyer AND booking form Urban Forum is collaborating with NAVCA to run a series of events to help voluntary and community groups to

8. Communities Assets Enterprise 2010
(Other Organisations/Other Organisations Events)

Inspiring places: the art of the possible 12th-14th September 2010, Derby The Development Trusts Association's Annual Conference The DTA conference is the largest community en

9. Big Society....Brighton
(Events/Our Events)

The Big Society Evening Discussion 23rd September 2010, Brighton In partnership wih Brighton and Hove Community and Voluntary Sector Forum Representatives from voluntary and c

10. Optimism Amid The Dark Cloud On The Big Society Frontline
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

Discussion at recent Big Society seminars we've held led me to believe there was a hardening of opinion within the voluntary and community sector as people prepared for a battle for survival. While

11. Urban Forum Free Membership Offer
(Join/Join)

We realise that times are getting tougher with public spending cuts and a greater demand for services from people in need. That's why Urban Forum is offering a helping hand to all voluntary organisa

12. Policy Forum On Community Cohesion March 2007
(Archived/Events/Our Events)

Following research conducted at Urban Forum's Annual Conference in December 2006 we decided to focus our first Policy Forum on Community Cohesion.

13. Local Action - The Handy Guide For Communities Working With Councillors
(Publications/Handy Guides)

 local action 2010 07 © Urban Forum & bassac 2010 Urban Forum and bassac have published Local Action - a handy guide for communities working with councillors. The guide includes a se

14. Big Society - Thoughts From The Frontline Part 2
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

This week we held the second in our series of briefing seminars on Big Society and the new government's plans and priorities, this time in Hull. The mood and the discussion was somewhat different to

15. A Briefing On The Emergency Budget
(Publications/Briefings)

    budget briefing 201006 © Urban Forum 2010 On 22nd June, the coalition government published an emergency budget, setting out the governme

16. How Can 60% Interest For A Credit Card Be Too High, But 60,000% Is Okay?
(Research/Better Banking Blog)

Urban Forum is supporting a new campaign to put an end to predatory lenders charging extortionate amounts for loans. Here's why...   Whether or not it is morally acceptable to allo

17. Ncvo/Gmcvo Autumn Conference
(Other Organisations/Other Organisations Events)

 18th November 2010, Manchester Supported by The Co-operative Bank As we approach the autumn the Government's priorities will become clearer. This conference will be a really impor

18. Lost: Local Government – Last Seen In The Vicinity Of Big Society – Reward Offered!
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

Liverpool and the Merseyside Network for Europe played host to our most recent Big Society seminar. And although I keep thinking I'm going to struggle to find something new to say about each seminar

19. Community Cohesion? Collapse Of The Far Right Vote
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

One significant outcome of the local elections was the collapse of electoral support for the far right. The biggest of the far right parties, the BNP gained no seats in the General Election, and los

20. Challenges And Opportunities
(Archived/Events/Our Events)

The Third Sector National Learning Alliance is working in partnership with Urban Forum to host a half-day seminar on the changes in the learning landscape. This is an opportunity for voluntary and c

21. Getting To Grips....Dudley
(Events/Our Events)

Getting to grips with the Big Society and the coalition government Briefing Seminar 22nd September 2010, Dudley In partnership with Voluntary Sector Network (VSN) and Dosti VSN, Do

22. Getting To Grips....Bristol
(Events/Our Events)

Getting to grips with the Big Society and the coalition government Briefing Seminars 1st November 2010, Bristol Voscur and Urban Forum are co-hosting information events on the coalition'

23. Getting To Grips....Newcastle
(Events/Our Events)

Getting to grips with the Big Society and the coalition government Briefing Seminar 15th September 2010, Newcastle In partnership with Newcastle Council for Voluntary Services Repr

24. Ncvo Marketing Training
(Other Organisations/Other Organisations Events)

 21st September 2010, London   Explore and discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by voluntary sector marketers. Get tools, inspiration and fresh ideas to maximise the

25. Is Big Society Set For A Showdown With The Collision Government?
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

Our Big Society briefing seminars are becoming something of a tour...with four done and four to go, before a notional summer break for a couple of weeks, before we kick off our autumn big society ev

26. "Pay As You Throw" Gets Dumped
(Publications/2010 Policy Round Ups)

"Pay as you throw" bin taxes which were introduced by Labour are to be dumped along with proposals to allow local authorities to charge for household rubbish collections or fine those who fail

27. Big Society View From The Frontline – Almost A Revolution
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

...e Big Society frontline - was wide ranging and took us from Parish Plans to public sector pensions, from asset development in Sri Lanka to community development in Wiltshire. I did say it was wide ran...

28. Expert Panel Set Up On Community Development
(Publications/2010 Policy Round Ups)

The Community Development Foundation has set up an independent ‘expert panel' about what the role of community development is in delivering the localism' agenda. CDF is keen to involve as

29. Post-Election Tips For Community Groups
(Publications/Whitehall Watch)

Following the local election results, it is definitely the case that there are a significant number of new council administrations, and a large number of new councillors. Local councillors and

30. Now That The Money Has Gone
(Archived/Events/Our Events)

National Conference for Residents of New Deal for Communities Areas 3/4 April 2008 Hartlepool