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Civil society minister appointment: the sector reaction

By Melissa Moody

The MP for Barnsley South, Stephanie Peacock, has been appointed as the new civil society minister in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).



The charity sector has welcomed the news, with many organisations looking forward to working with Peacock and the new government as it sets its agenda.

NCVO CEO, Sarah Elliott said: “We’re delighted that Stephanie Peacock has been appointed as Minister for Civil Society, and we look forward to working closely with her to build a collaborative partnership between government and the voluntary sector in the future.

“Charities aren't just a force for good, they're also a force for change. The new government has set out an ambitious plan for a decade of renewal, and we believe charities and voluntary organisations will be a critical partner for them to achieve their missions. We’ve already had some incredibly productive meetings with the new team at DCMS to make sure the needs of charities are heard and that the limitless opportunities for charities to make an impact are understood. We look forward to more opportunities to work with Stephanie and the team to unlock the experience and understanding charities have to help solve some of society's biggest issues.”

Meanwhile Bond added on X "Congratulations to Stephanie Peacock on her appointment as Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth. We look forward to working with her in her new role to improve government relations with civil society and strengthen the political and operating environment for charities."



For any more reactions, email melissa.moody@charitytimes.com


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