Community participation in evidence-informed policymaking

Can the government’s Social Cohesion Action Plan mend our fraying social fabric?

Isabella Pereira and Dr Sue Griffiths say the government’s new plan can only deliver if it addresses inequalities in UK communities

All change, please, all change?

Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future.

‘Britain’s political volatility reflects the erosion of connection’

Ahead of this week’s local and devolved elections, Dr Jack Layton, asks what voting predictions say about the desire for community cohesion.

Making space for community engagement

This report shares lessons and case studies from the Undisciplined Spaces project, working with King’s College London to support postgraduate community engagement.

‘Stop asking communities what they think – and start sharing power in policymaking’

Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha says participatory policymaking could help us rebuild trust and shape a happier, fairer future for UK communities

‘Shifting power to communities is complex, nuanced – and hugely valuable’

Senior Researcher Lily Owens-Crossman, shares some principles underpinning good community governance.

Civic climate education: preparing places for a greener future

17 June 2026
10:00am – 11:30am

Join our panel debate to discuss how to equip people of all ages to shape a greener future

AI in the charity sector: ‘How organisations can be both people-powered and tech-enabled’

AI is transforming the charity sector. How can organisations use technology effectively while keeping people and communities at the centre?