David Cameron aims to boost Big Society

Prime Minister David Cameron is to make another attempt to promote the Big Society, by encouraging more charitable donations and volunteering.

Initiatives will include donating at cash machines and by mobile phone, and the use of social networking sites to promote the Big Society.

Government policies will be tested for social value as well as value for money, the government says.

A White Paper will set out plans for more than £40m in additional funding for the voluntary sector.

In a keynote speech to mark the White Paper, David Cameron will highlight strong families, strong communities and strong relationships.

"The Big Society is not some fluffy add-on to more gritty and more important subjects. This is about as gritty and important as it gets - giving everyone the chance to get on in life and making our country a better place to live."

imove Cornwall was an idea inspired by the Big Society.  As the UK’s first ever not-for-profit estate agents, imove sells clients properties all over Cornwall for a low fixed price of £399, with all profits going straight to local good causes and charities.  Find out more at http://www.imovecornwall.org/