Innovation and Investment

Reinventing democracy: partnerships, participation and power

Blog 2 March 2026

Trust in political systems is declining, but democracy must evolve. Our new CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, asks: What needs to change in the UK now? 

The UK can deliver growth, address inequalities, and meet net zero targets. Here’s how.

Blog 2 December 2025

Knowledge Exchange Manager Jacob Coburn explores how regional anchor institutions can drive inclusive growth and strengthen local communities.

Spark Award-winners drive change for young people

News 30 September 2025

Six programmes led by and for young people in England awarded Spark Award grants and support

‘Promising projects and deserving communities miss out on funding. Here’s an alternative’

Blog 30 September 2025

Senior Innovation Practitioner Gary Fawdrey shares the value and impact of our ‘Three As’ of grant management

New report tells a story of participation in regeneration

News 10 September 2025

Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban, visits Thamesmead to hear lessons of community involvement in placemaking

A story of participation: regeneration with residents and locals

Publication 10 September 2025

A report aimed at developers and built environment professionals

£15k funding opportunity for youth, sport, and outdoor organisations

News 8 September 2025

New programme, delivered in partnership with UK Youth and Sport England, will support 30 practitioners to embed physical activity into young people’s lives.

East London and Essex communities to help shape Thames Freeport 

News 1 August 2025

Collaborative project brings organisations and communities together to create a great place to live and work today, and in decades to come.

Spark Awards to ignite youth innovation

News 28 February 2025

Accelerating our work to amplify youth voice and action, we’re collaborating with Big Change to deliver the Spark Awards, supporting 18 to 25-year-olds to reimagine the future and create deep-rooted lasting change.

Where’s the rigour on the ‘S’

Blog 3 February 2025

Helen Goulden OBE and Dan Kemp, CIO for EMEA at Morningstar Investment Management and ESG Clarity EU Committee member, debate a Scope framework for social factors on the ESG Out Loud podcast.

£10m project will build stronger communities across the UK

News 10 December 2024

New £10m C4 Centre, led by Sheffield Hallam University, will strengthen community leadership and build connections.

Heritage organisations drive ‘meaningful and sustainable’ change

News 5 December 2024

As our Heritage Innovation Fund partnership moves into its third phase, organisations across the UK continue to innovate creative new ways of working.