19/03/2010 – ‘Public social partnerships’ for charities
Representatives from social enterprises have recommended to all three political parties that a charity version of the private finance initiative be developed. They want 'public social partnerships' that channel money into communities.
The vision is for something similar to the private finance initiative deals used to construct many hospitals and schools, but with third sector partners instead of private ones.
The proposals were made at an election debate in London on Wednesday organised by a small group of third sector bodies, including the coalition of chief executives body Aveco. The debate featured Angela Smith, Minister for the Third Sector, Nick Hurd, shadow third sector minister, and Jenny Willott, the Liberal Democrat third sector spokeswoman.