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Dear Barry,

Thank you for your e-mail of 13 May 2010 requesting information about
payments the Department has made to Common Purpose. Your request was
received by Communities and Local Government on 13 May 2010.

I am considering your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
You should expect to receive a reply by 11 June 2010.

In some circumstances a fee may be chargeable. If that is the case, I will
let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

If you have any queries regarding this letter, please contact me. Remember
to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Our Access to Information leaflet on our website at
[1]http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/...
explains how the Department handles formal requests for information. I
hope you will find it useful.

Yours sincerely

Mitch Smith MCIPS
Procurement Adviser
Department of Communities and Local Government
Ashdown House
Sedlescombe Road North
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7GA
Landline: 0303 44 41035
[mobile number]

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Dear Barry,

I am writing in response to your e-mail of 13 May 2010 requesting
information of Communities and Local Government about payments made to
Common Purpose. Your request was received by Communities and Local
Government on 13 May 2010.

Your request has been considered under the Freedom of Information Act
2000.

I confirm that Communities and Local Government holds the information that
you have requested and that I am able to provide you with the following
information.

Communities turnover (payments made to Common Purpose) in the last four
financial years (excluding VAT) is as follows:

FY Amount
2007-08 £9,928.75
2008-09 £4,746.25
2009-10 £5,425
2010 to date £3.150
Total £23,250
I cannot release copies of invoices since January 2009 as, under section
40 of the FOI Act, they include personal information but details of those
invoices are as follows:

Invoice Date Amount (excl VAT) Purpose
11/12/2009 £4,500 Fee to attend Common Purpose Meridian Nov 09
10/2/2009 £250 Fee to attend Common Purpose South West
Masterclass 2010
8/4/2010 £3,150 Fee to attend Common Purpose International
Navigator April 2010
Communities and Local Government as an organisation aims to be as helpful
as possible in the way it deals with requests for information under the
Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information
Regulations 2004. If, however, you are not satisfied with the way in which
your request has been handled or the outcome, you may request an internal
review within two calendar months of the date of this letter. Information
about the Department's review procedures and how to apply for an internal
review of your case is contained on the Department's website at
[1]http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/... .
This also explains your right to apply directly to the Information
Commissioner for a decision in the event that you remain dissatisfied
following the Department's review.

Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted this
Department's Internal Review procedure. The Information Commissioner`s
address and contact details are set out in the above leaflet.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely

Mitch Smith MCIPS
Procurement Adviser
Department of Communities and Local Government
Ashdown House
Sedlescombe Road North
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7GA
Landline: 0303 44 41035
[mobile number]

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