Tools and Resources
The Big Society: Tools and Resources
Louder.org.uk
Is there an issue that affects you or your community? Do you want to get more involved and make a difference, want to make the most of new online tools but don't know where to start?
Louder is the new home for people who want to change the world. The free and easy to use site draws together a range of tools enabling you to create a micro-site for your activities where you can build a targeted set of actions, promote to supporters and keep track of progress. Louder will help you transform awareness of your issue into action.
Through Louder you can:
- Run an e-petition or enable supporters to contact MPs, councillors and MEPs
- Manage your profiles on social media sites (such as Facebook, Twitter or Wordpress) all in one place
- Embed and promote videos, photos and blogs
- Upload and share your own materials
Coming soon: Newsletter tool; event organiser; ability to manage online donations.
Other Resources (External Sites)
Building a Big Society [PDF]
Conservative paper explaining how a new Conservative government will go about building the Big Society.
Big Society Seminar Series: June 2010 [PDF]
Lord Wei's presentation to the Institute of Government.
Interview with Mr Big Society
Nat Wei, the government's chief adviser on the Big Society tells the Guardian how it will transform communities.
Nat Wei's Blog
The government's chief adviser on the Big Society adds further context to his posts on the Big Society Network Blog.
Big Society Network Blog
Ideas and comment from key thinkers in the Big Society Network, including Nat Wei.
VSNW Big Society Policy Resource
A blog that tracks Big Society related discussions and news online.
Essential facts to help you get to grip with The Big Society
A bite-sized guide from Urban Forum, a national charity supporting community groups to increase influence and have a greater say in decision making.
Communities and Local Government Structural Reform Plan [PDF]
For information on how the Department for Communities and Local Government will take forward the localism and 'Big Society' agendas.
Big Society - A Briefing [PDF]
An overview on the themes, policies, structures and people driving the Coalition’s big idea from Insight Public Affairs.
