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Our panellists are Charlie Courtney, Economic Policy Manager, Confederation of British Industry; Jo Swinson, Director, Partners for a New Economy; Jon Franklin, Chief Economist, PBE; Sufina Ahmad, Director at John Ellerman Foundation. #PBEEvents

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“This is a timely and helpful discussion, and one I’m delighted to be having. “Understanding where the sector is does help you to think about wider policy. I’m really keen to make sure we have regular engagement with you. The sector makes a massive contribution to the UK.”

The Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrew MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is now delivering his opening remarks. #PBEEvents

Good start to the day talking Conservatives and civil society thanks to @probonoecon.bsky.social. Stuart Andrew wants regular engagement with the third sector - suspect we want the same! #PBEevents

🔔Beyond Big Society begins shortly!

Join us here and on YouTube from 9:00 am and use #PBEEvents to take part in the conversation.

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Interested to hear from the panel of this @probonoecon.bsky.social webinar re low wellbeing, poor belonging & school avoidance. Such an important discussion within the education landscape right now. #pbeevents #edusky

If you're joining us for the webinar this afternoon and want to continue the conversation on social media, please tag us on LinkedIn or BlueSky or use #PBEevents

“We're constantly robbing peter to pay paul. Let’s recognise that downstream interventions cost and the impact can be prevented by tackling problems upstream.”

Amrik highlights the impact of upstream, preventative work in tackling loneliness. #PBEEvents

Low wellbeing in the UK - trends, drivers and solutions

We’re really excited to bring you this #PBEEvents webinar exploring findings from PBE’s first Low Wellbeing in the UK report, which provides an insight into the state of wellbeing, drivers of low wellbeing and its economic impact.

Read the report here: www.probonoeconomics.com/mind-body-an...

You can still reserve your spot on our webinar at lunchtime today! #PBEEvents

Great to be at the Civil Alliance event today highlighting the important relationship between civil society and the civil service #pbeevents

Thank you to everyone who attended the Civil Alliance event today, in person and online. With thanks to the Henry Smith Charity for their support, and to our fantastic team #PBEevents

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“This reset is about opening the door for honest, open, and productive conversations and relationships with civil society.”

Read @stephanie-peacock.bsky.social's speech from our Civil Alliance event 👇 #PBEEvents

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“What i wanted to convey this afternoon is that there is not a single aspect of the societal challenges we face that you cannot be a part of and contribute to.” - Ian Dunn

Ian Dunn encourages everyone in the room to deliver the kind of society we want to live in by getting involved and meeting today's challenges. #PBEEvents

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Next we're hearing about volunteering opportunities for civil servants, including trustee roles.

Our latest survey revealed that 66% of trustees report that being a trustee allowed them to ‘use their existing skills in a new context’. #PBEEvents

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Today’s @probonoecon.bsky.social event bringing together dozens of civil society groups and civil servants is excellent.

We heard from many great charity leaders and policy makers about how we can work together to achieve our missions, including Minister @stephanie-peacock.bsky.social

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Thank you @probonoecon.bsky.social for organising a great event bringing together the civil society sector and civil servants. Such a helpful discussions on how we can work together to achieve our common goals. #PBEevents

We heard from many great speakers including @stephanie-peacock.bsky.social

"Data is gold" says Kids CEO Katie Ghose. Some great discussion around the availability and accessibility of government data during this Q&A session. #PBEEvents

“If it’s going to be meaningful, where we are now is the beginning of the beginning. This is a piece of work that we all need to engage in. “There has to be some structure to it as well. We need to learn from it, build on it and make it very, very tangible.”

@janeideceo.bsky.social highlights participation and structure as two vital elements to achieving a closer working relationship between civil society and the civil service. #PBEEvents

Next up, Permanent Secretary Susannah Storey will be asking our panel @janeideceo.bsky.social, Dr Wanda Wyporska, Katie Ghose and Joanna Penrose Buckley:

What would a closer relationship between civil society and the civil service look like?

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There are lots of lessons for other governments to learn about deepening relationships with the charities.

Ministers & officials are expected to promote the interests of the voluntary sector in their work & decision making. That’s set out in statute.

Brilliant to have WCVA’s CEO at #PBEEvents

Our first session of the day, chaired by @raviguru.bsky.social (Nesta), focuses on the power of successful partnerships.

We're hearing about real world changes made by partnerships between the civil service and civil society from @drmirandathinks.bsky.social (Anna Freud), NCVO and WCVA. #PBEEvents

“We value, understand and respect the benefits of working together. “As we set out on this ambitious reset - I hope to hear more about how we can build an effective long-term partnership.”

Our keynote, emphasising the value of collaboration, is being delivered by Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth. #PBEEvents

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“The case for government collaborating with charities is incredibly compelling. And when you’re trying to improve the lives of our youngest children and families most in need, it’s also incredibly important,” says Mark Rooney from the Department for Education, who led on Family Hubs #PBEEvents

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“By working closer together, governments and charities can deliver better outcomes for communities across the UK,” says Minister for Civil Society, Stephanie Peacock at #PBEEvents Civil Alliance

"[To civil servants] There are charities who wish they knew who you were, so that they could work with you more closely.”

PBE's @nicolesykes.bsky.social draws on analysis and recommendations from The Law Family Commission on Civil Society, speaking about the common causes that unite civil society and the civil service, and the value civil servants can bring to charities. #PBEEvents

Today’s a biggie for @probonoecon.bsky.social! We’re hosting A Civil Alliance, bringing together the two civils (service and society) to talk about how we can work more closely together to achieve even more good #PBEEvents

Looking forward to hearing from civil servants and charity leaders at #ACivilAlliance this morning! #PBEEvents

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You have to love turning up at an event venue, and being told by your team they’re super chill and everything is running ahead of schedule.

Let’s go! #PBEEvents

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🔔A Civil Alliance begins shortly!

Join us here from 11:15 and use #PBEEvents to take part in the conversation

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