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Nick Hurd
@NickHurdUK
Former UK MP & Government Minister. Chair of Access Foundation; (i)x investments and G7 Impact TF . Senior adviser to companies making a positive impact.
London Joined May 2010
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well worth reading - no shortage of evidence about the value of collective participation and #volunteering - especially in the young - and it does need a new national effort
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Great to see Fractured in The Times today. V good article by William Hague making the case for a new Common Life to bring our society back together.
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Great to see the #DormantAssets announcement covered in the . 🎉
Like we believe that the money should be used to help people in need.
Read the article to learn how #socinv can help #DormantAssets go further.⬇️
bit.ly/3yhyynX
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It has been a long march since Francis Maude and I allocated £400m of dormant assets to set up . The social investment market has grown 10x in 10 years and is a force for good . and partners excited about potential of next stage - #CommEntGrowthPlan
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Well said .The story of how #DormantAssets have been carefully liberated for public good is a Uk success story in which Labour , Coalition and Conservative governments have played their part #socent
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Fantastic afternoon seeing #DormantAssets in action, thanks to @AtNewMeaning who help young people develop the confidence and skills they need to earn their own living.
Joined by Civil Society Minister @StuartAndrew - hear his reflections on the visit and today's announcement:
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It has been a long march since Francis Maude and I allocated £400 million from first dormant assets to set up - social investment market has grown 10x in 10 years and is a force for good . & partners excited about the potential of the #CommEntGrowthPlan
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Welcome news that £31m #DormantAssets will be used to support those with community buildings by future-proofing them against rising energy costs and helping organisations facing increased demand due to cost-of-living.
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Article by explaining that it's time to unlock investment in social enterprises by combining a community wealth fund and a community enterprise growth plan - read more here 👇
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An interesting piece from . Government targets, policies & laws on Nature & environment have over recent years been pretty good & widely welcomed. I’m looking forward to helping advise how to keep & improve on all that as economic development plans unfold.
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Wise as ever. Responsible stewardship of our natural assets is core conservatism . We have led the world in making the case for green growth - makes no economic or political sense to go backwards .
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"Our new ministers should establish in the coming weeks, with credibility and authority, that their commitment to nature is in line with the traditions, philosophy and solemn undertakings of their party" | 
William Hague thetimes.co.uk/article/attack
William Hague thetimes.co.uk/article/attack1
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The BBC has done tremendous work today. This from Kirsty Young was particularly moving.
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This was interesting - thx for invite - Australian climate politics clearly on the move in a positive direction - but very mindful of human element - social risks / skill gaps #justtransition
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The ninth Climate & Recovery Initiative roundtable convened virtually yesterday, with guest presentations by @NickHurdUK and Anthea Harris, CEO of the Energy Security Board. Learn more 
cpd.org.au/2022/08/climat
cpd.org.au/2022/08/climat
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Enough talk about levelling up . Action should include backing the organisations who know how to invest in left behind places to create more opportunity . Good jobs and social dividends #CommEntgrowthplan #dormantassets
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Great to see the @SocInvForum data work referenced in this @ftopinion letter from @NickHurdUK @si_access on the #CommEntGrowthPlan - #socinv channels £ to where it's needed most - our analysis shows 43% of all deals going to #LevellingUp priority 1 areas: £520m across 2k deals twitter.com/ftopinion/stat…
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Chair of makes the point that Social Enterprises reach deprived areas given the right support. Dormant assets is undoubtedly a terrific opportunity to scale this work
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Letter: Time to unlock investment in community enterprises on.ft.com/3dxjWKf
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“Putting dormant assets to optimal use through social enterprises would be a smart place to start.” - on the importance of investing in #socialenterprise in the (£) >>
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A new community enterprise growth plan would create jobs, boost growth and support levelling up by unlocking new investment for community enterprises.
Letter from in today #CommEntGrowthPlan #DormantAssets
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The UK , with cross party support, has led the way in using dormant assets for public good - we now have an opportunity to go further . My opinion:- ⬇️
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Letter: Time to unlock investment in community enterprises on.ft.com/3dxjWKf
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Pleased to see the progress update from on the #G7 Impact Taskforce & how we continue to engage people on this vital issue. Looking forward to the Global Impact Investing Summit taking place at the Mansion House next month #InvestingForImpact
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Six months after the #G7 Impact Taskforce (ITF) recommendations launch, @NickHurdUK, ITF Chair, reflects on progress made on a number of fronts and calls for faster movement in areas where action is lagging behind. More than ever, it is time to deliver
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Six months after the #G7 Impact Taskforce (ITF) recommendations launch, @NickHurdUK, ITF Chair, reflects on progress made on a number of fronts and calls for faster movement in areas where action is lagging behind. More than ever, it is time to deliver: bit.ly/3OhPVLG
: bit.ly/3OhPVLG