CEO of The Diana Award will join leading voices from across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector as part of the new Civil Society Council.
Dr Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO of The Diana Award will join leading voices from across the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector as part of the new Civil Society Council, established by the Prime Minister to bring civil society into the heart of government decision‑making.
The Civil Society Council will provide a central forum to address issues that cut across government, including social cohesion and public service commissioning, and to identify opportunities for civil society to play a greater role in the design and delivery of policies and services.
The Council, chaired by Kate Lee OBE, Chief Executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), brings together senior leaders from charities, social enterprises, philanthropy, faith and community organisations, and the youth sector. It will meet quarterly in Downing Street and be supported by a dedicated team in No10, maximising the opportunities for civil society to contribute across government.
Dr Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO, The Diana Award:
“I am honoured to join the Civil Society Council. Civil society is vital to the strength and connection of our communities. When government and civil society work together with trust and openness, we can shape policies that reflect real lives. I am especially committed to ensuring young people’s voices sit at the heart of our shared future.”
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