A booklet summarising the learning from Big Lottery Fund’s Community Building projects has been published. It documents some of the challenges faced by the projects, and ways they can be minimised or overcome. It is not a step-by-step guide to delivering a successful capital project but aims to share learning to help others avoid common problems. Download the booklet here
Guidance on mutuals and social enterprises: a quick guide
A quick guide to mutuals and social enterprises has been published by law firm Nabarro. The government has championed mutuals and SEs as key enablers in the creation of the ‘Big Society’ in the hope that they will become important providers at the forefront of public service delivery. This guide summarises what mutuals and SEs are, their policy and legal context within the Big Society and some of the issues and challenges associated with them. Download the guide here