The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has launched its 'BIG Thinking' consultation. They have identified 10 ‘BIG Questions’ for you to answer. Your responses will help them frame their strategy for 2009-15.

The survey will close on 27 February 2009. A summary of the consultation responses will be published in summer 2009 and will inform BIG’s future funding priorities. All responses will be treated in confidence.

As well as the consultation survey, the website also features videos of funded projects (you can upload yours too), a discussion forum, a blog by Peter Wanless (the Big Lottery Fund's CEO) and even some 'fun' games. Just don't get so distracted you forget to fill in the survey now, will you?

How should the government support the third sector during the economic downturn?

More immediately, the Office for the Third Sector would like suggestions from you on innovative ways the government could help support the environment for a thriving third sector in the coming months and years, in the context of the economic downturn. See more here or contact actionplan@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk by 31 December.