The Coalition Government wants to build a ‘Big Society’. The Prime Minister says ‘we are all in this together’ and building it is the responsibility of every citizen as well as every Government department.
David Cameron has outlined three strands to his vision. First, he argued for social action, with the government sponsoring a new spirit of "voluntarism, philanthropy, social action". Second, he called for public services reform, criticising the "centralised bureaucracies" of government and enthusing instead about their replacement by "charities, social enterprises and private companies". Finally, he espoused the need for community empowerment, to create communities "in charge of their own destinies".
Francis Maude Minister for the Cabinet Office, said:
“Big Society is about creating a country in which people are in control. People giving time, money, assets, skills and knowledge all drive social action and help make life better for all….Talking about what we do for good causes is often seen as vulgar. But sharing experiences can inspire others.”
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