Hive Minds: A series of peer research talks and debates

Introduction to the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA)

30 March 2023
2:30pm – 4:00pm

A free webinar to launch the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) – a collaborative initiative to generate intelligence on civic innovations and provide tools to deliver meaningful civic strategies.

Young people and their civic journey – funding opportunity drop-in

5 April 2023
12:00pm – 2:00pm

An interactive drop-in session to share ideas that could be funded through the Civic Journey project, receive feedback and support to apply.

‘Businesses must get serious about their social responsibilities’

No amount of employee volunteering or charitable giving will deliver the change we need to see in our society and economy, says Helen Goulden

‘Health equality has been de-prioritised for decades’ 

Emily Morrison highlights the ‘triple injustice’ in knowledge and evidence, gender identity, and social policy that perpetuates health inequity. 

‘Our transition to net zero must be government-led and people-powered’ 

To achieve the UK’s net zero goals, we need a united department at the heart of Westminster, says Emily Morrison 

‘A human-centred approach in an uncertain world’

Young people need ‘pragmatic and solution-orientated design-thinking’ as they develop skills, knowledge and behaviour on their Civic Journeys, says Professor Matt Flinders 

‘Young people need “social scaffolding” to reach their full potential’ 

When thinking about support for the challenges young people face, Professor Matt Flinders says it’s right to use the language of access and growth. 

Quest for the ‘S’ in ESG

This report examines how FTSE 100 companies are interpreting the social dimensions of ESG, and finds a lack of measurement and commitment to social outcomes embedded in company strategies.