[ARCHIVED CONTENT] Take Part - Number 10

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Take Part

Your Neighbourhood

Community Asset Transfer

If your community is threatened with the loss of an asset, you can do something about it
Becoming a Community Organisers

Improve your local community by listening to local people and supporting them
Community Supported Libraries

Find out if there are any community supported libraries in your area
Love Where You Live

Take action to reduce litter in the locations where you live
Organise a Street Party

A street party is a great way to meet your neighbours and celebrate national milestones
The Big Tree Plant

A national tree planting campaign to plant one million trees in England’s towns and cities
Write Your Neighbourhood Plan

Have a say over where new houses and businesses should go in your area

Public Engagement

Government Consultation

Get involved in government by taking part in a public consultation
Petitions

Sign an e-petition, send a petition by post or deliver it to the Number 10 door

Public Services

Set up a New School

Set up a new independent state-funded school
Start a Public Service Mutual

Help deliver better services in partnership with the communities in which you work
Transparency - Use your data

The government is opening up access to more data than ever before

Community Safety

Becoming a Special Constable

Give some of your free time to police your communities
Neighbourhood Watch

Come together to make your area a safe and pleasant place to live
Police Beat Meetings

Meet with the police officers on the beat in your area to discuss issues that matter

Giving

Become a Cadet / Adult Volunteer

Your chance to supervise or participate in a broad range of fun training activities
Becoming a School Governor

Contribute to children’s education through your understanding of the community
Donating

A range of initiatives and online platforms aimed at making donating easier
International Citizen Service

A global volunteering experience for young people from all backgrounds
National Citizen Service

Mix with young people from different backgrounds
Start a Social Enterprise

Investing profits into furthering social aims of the business or in the community
The Volunteer Reserve Forces

Give up some of your time to train and serve alongside the Regular Armed Forces
Volunteering and Time Banking

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and build new skills

Recognising Others

Big Society Awards

Recognising individuals or groups that demonstrate the Big Society
Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Recognising volunteer groups for their outstanding work in their local communities
Nominate someone for an Honour

Nominate someone for an award to recognise their outstanding achievement