What roles do NGOs, charities and civil society play in local communities?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the contribution that NGOs, charities and civil society make to local communities.
Key learning points
- Civil society includes voluntary & community organisations that work independently of the government to improve society.
- Civil society supports through relief, aid and upholding rights.
- Civil society holds power through research, campaigning and lobbying.
Keywords
Charity - a group that supports those in need by providing direct help, giving information or raising the profile of particular issues
Non-governmental organisation - a non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim; they are not controlled by the Government, but will often work closely with them
Common misconception
Civil society, NGOs and charities are all the same thing.
They are interlinked and might have common goals but work and run in different ways.
Teacher tip
Use relevant local examples of civil society that pupils will know to help them think about the power and difference they have made to their local areas.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
Q2.To participate in a general election, the electorate must be to vote.
Q3.The Prime Minister calls for a general election and requests the __________ to dissolve Parliament.
Q4.Which of the following services is not typically provided by local councils?
Q5.How do local councils get money for their budgets?
Q6.Local councils have the power to make decisions on which of the following?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is an example of civil society?
Q2.When organisations try to influence politicians or officials to change policies, this is called ...
Q3.How does civil society support people?
Q4.How do civil society organisations influence decisions?
Q5.Which of these statements is true about non-governmental organisations (NGOs)?
Q6.Match the term to its correct definition.
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