Bubb's Blog: Forgotten Britain

Coverage in today's Guardian of what many ACEVO members have been sharing with us - their fear that public spending cuts and a worrying scrutiny deficit mean we are in danger of creating a "forgotten Britain":

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/may/10/public-service-cuts-forgotten-britain

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/may/10/perfect-storm-cuts-woman-life?INTCMP=SRCH

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/may/10/inequality-spectre-forgotten-britain

About me

Sir Stephen Bubb is globally recognised as a leading voice in philanthropy, charity governance and leadership and corporate social responsibility. He has provided strategic advice to governments and businesses, usually at Prime Minister, Minister, Mayor and Chairman level.

Sir Stephen has taken part in numerous national and global events speaking on civil society, business and government relations, including at the British Cabinet, G7/G8 summits, Seoul Governance Conference and international investment forums. He was formerly Chief Executive of ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) for 15 years, and Secretary General of the European Third Sector Leaders Network, which was founded through his passion and drive. He was the Chair of Britain's largest social investment organisation for a decade and oversaw investments of £400m.

He is now CEO of Charity Futures, which promotes NGOs’ governance and leadership. Stephen has received accolades for his work and leadership from former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron. He was knighted in 2011.

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Thursday, 10 May 2012

Forgotten Britain

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