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04 April 2012

Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomed the launch of Big Society Capital


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バルニエ委員は、6億ポンドという資金の規模のみならず、その資金源が銀行の休眠口座であるという点を強調する。これまで埋もれていた資金が、社会に役立つプロジェクトに使われるのだ。


Today marked the official launch of Big Society Capital (BSC), the UK social investment fund aiming at channelling fresh money into the social enterprise sector, and achieving positive societal impact.

"I heartily welcome this new social investment fund in the UK", said Michel Barnier, the European Commissioner for Internal market and financial services. "This official launch is an achievement for all those committed to this ambitious project from the start, especially Sir Ronald Cohen. It also marks the start of a new era, in which social enterprises will enjoy new funding opportunities."

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