Government launches Civil Society Council
The prime minister has launched a new Civil Society Council bringing together leading voices from across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
The goal is to bring civil society to the heart of government decision-making.
The Council will oversea the implementation of the Civil Society Covenant at national and local level, and builds on last summer’s Civil Society Summit and the launch of the Office for the Impact Economy.
The council will provide a platform to discuss issues that cut across government, including social cohesion and public service commissioning, and to identify opportunities for civil society to play a greater role in the design and delivery of policies and services.
Meeting quarterly, the Council will be chaired by Kate Lee OBE, Chief Executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), and will bring together senior leaders from charities, social enterprises, philanthropy, faith and community organisations, and the youth sector.
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