Community
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‘With true collaboration, people can shape the places they live’
Blog 22 March 2023
What’s on your doorstep? Helen Goulden welcomes the 15-Minute Neighbourhood concept, helping communities access the services and amenities they feel are important.
Research and engagement to develop ’15-Minute Neighbourhoods’ in Waltham Forest
Publication 22 March 2023
This report shares insights from the Waltham Forest ’15-Minute Neighbourhood’ project, pinpointing what residents think is important for their neighbourhoods to have and provide within easy reach.
‘Businesses must get serious about their social responsibilities’
Blog 14 March 2023
No amount of employee volunteering or charitable giving will deliver the change we need to see in our society and economy, says Helen Goulden
Capturing the joy of music
News 9 March 2023
A new project bringing Eurovision’s ‘sense of togetherness and cultural exchange’ to local communities in East London
Call for evidence launches to inform policy for youth engagement
News 9 March 2023
Our Civic Journey programme announces a call for evidence to help shape policy recommendations to support young people to develop as active and empowered citizens.
Supporting migrant workers in London
News 21 December 2022
A new project with GLA and FLEX will examine what can be done to improve access to employment support and advice services for migrant workers at risk of abuse and exploitation.
The Civic Journey: Summary of emerging findings
Publication 19 December 2022
Emerging findings from our youth-led programme, inspiring engagement in social action, community activism and democratic participation across the UK.
‘In our quest for environmental sustainability, social responsibility is key’
Blog 19 October 2022
Previewing our upcoming report, Helen Goulden looks for the ‘S’ in ESG – and asks if political and economic turbulence could knock it into the long grass?
‘Perceptions of “good” have shifted – and insights are stronger for it’
Blog 5 October 2022
Peer research can meaningfully involve communities in generating evidence – but Zoe Dibb says more must be done to evaluate quality and effectiveness.
Research on youth volunteering discussed on the Third Sector podcast
Blog 27 September 2022
Emily Morrison discusses new research from Institute for Community Studies on the Third Sector podcast.
Research seeks to support community businesses in the green economy
News 23 September 2022
We’re working with Power to Change, a trust supporting community business and funding community climate action.
‘Change starts with people like me’
Blog 23 September 2022
Mark Pepper is driving climate action at Ambition Lawrence Weston, a housing estate on the outskirts of Bristol.
