Department for Culture, Media and Sport

"People are gifting their time, talent and treasure to help the city and its communities grow and thrive" Civil Society Minister Stephanie Peacock visited YMCA North Staffordshire to see the impact of philanthropy in supporting communities through Made in Stoke, a unique initiative creating connections and improving opportunities in North Staffordshire

Civil Society Minister Stephanie Peacock was impressed by the work of VAST Services (1920) when she visited them last week to hear about the positive impact of their work in local communities

We're firing on all cylinders - from the National Youth Strategy to the Football Governance Bill, new regional creative clusters and gambling reforms, watch highlights from this morning's #DCMSPQs with Lisa Nandy, Chris Bryant, and Stephanie Peacock

"Community organisations are really the first responders in communities" Have your say in resetting the relationship between government and civil society by responding to the consultation: https://lnkd.in/egrnCiuu

Is North by NorthWest in your top three favourite films? Heritage Minister Chris Bryant has unveiled an Historic England blue plaque at Cary Grant's childhood home in Bristol The National Blue Plaque Scheme helps showcase the importance of heritage everywhere, as every place in England has a unique story to tell More ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7rkZssn

Our creative industries are thriving up and down the country Two new Creative Industries Clusters in Birmingham and Liverpool will support creative technologies and research and innovation in music, announced today by Secretary of State, Lisa Nandy, and Creative Industries Minister, Chris Bryant More ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ezDXZ6Cy

“I am passionate about making the UK a top visitor destination that truly rivals our European counterparts. But we can only do that if we work together.” Tourism Minister Chris Bryant outlines how this government will champion the UK’s brilliant tourism sector, speaking at the Tourism Alliance Conference Read the speech in full ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQ2bxJrd

The first legally mandated levy on gambling operators launches today. It will: -Deliver £100 million to tackle gambling harm -Invest in support and treatment -Expand top quality research on gambling Find out more about this first step to better protect those at risk: https://lnkd.in/eTeVC_Ch

Today Lisa Nandy has announced Baroness Shriti Vadera will  be the new co-chair of Creative Industries Council - a key body  that will bring together government, businesses and public bodies to spearhead the growth of the UK’s creative industries 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXNDNjuj

How can we get more kids into sport? Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Sir Sir Mo Farah get the take from young people and talk about their shared ambition that every child should have the chance to live the richer, larger lives that sports, arts, music unlocks.