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New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero
News 30 October 2025
GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future.
The GoZero Index
Publication 30 October 2025
Explore the GoZero Index, a tool that maps local readiness for a ‘just’ transition to net zero.
Sharing power, showing understanding
Publication 24 September 2025
Insights and findings from research and social action between 2023 and 2025, addressing the root causes of violence affecting young people in England and Wales.
‘Citizen participation matters more than ever’
Blog 11 September 2025
As our CEO, Helen Goulden, steps down, she frames our founding principles in today’s context: social change must be ‘participatory, people-focused, and rooted in place’
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: what does the future look like for local councils?
Blog 2 September 2025
Our Chair Kersten England CBE reflects on the Devolution Bill, and what the future looks like for local councils.
MPs confronted with their communities’ broken dreams in Parliament
News 1 September 2025
A striking new exhibition, the Museum of Broken Dreams, opens in Parliament, telling the stories of community-led projects that could have transformed lives but never reached their potential.
Community research isn’t a fashion, fad, or flash in the pan but an opportunity for meaningful change’
Blog 14 August 2025
Helen Goulden shares five foundations, building support for greater participation.
People powering the green transition
Publication 14 August 2025
A short briefing summarising how DESNZ can incorporate insights from the public in the delivery of their participation strategy.
‘We need to be heard’
Publication 7 August 2025
This interim report shares early insights from young people on the issues that matter most to them, ahead of their full report in September 2025.
Closing remarks: Pushing boundaries in the future
Blog 3 July 2025
Watch the closing remarks from the Pushing Boundaries conference, sharing takeaways from the day and future visions for how we continue to push boundaries when it comes to community-driven R&I.
Welcome address: Why here, why now
Blog 3 July 2025
Watch the opening of the Pushing Boundaries conference, reflecting on the strategic importance of community-led approaches, sharing recent and historic action in this space, and setting out future ambitions.
Panel: Driving change in place
Blog 3 July 2025
Watch a panel from the Pushing Boundaries conference, examining the relationship between place-based working and community-driven R&I.