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Experiencing violence is ‘inevitable’, says UK youth
20 March 2023
Peer research with more than 4,600 10- to 20-year-olds finds young people experiencing violence and facing discrimination in communities across England and Wales
Capturing the joy of music
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
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.
‘Work to be done’ for UK businesses to drive social change, our report finds
9 February 2023
Our Quest for the S in ESG report uncovers a lack of attention, measurement and commitment to social outcomes as part of ESG strategies.
Community Knowledge Fund awards 24 grants across the UK
1 February 2023
Supporting knowledge creation ‘by everyone, for everyone’, UKRI is today awarding grants totalling £240,000 to organisations and community groups.
Building resilient communities and tackling geographic inequalities
25 January 2023
Our collaborative research – delivered with the British Academy, Power to Change, and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy – explores the role and importance of ‘social infrastructure’.
Funding programme supports ‘fresh thinking’ in the heritage sector
24 January 2023
As the National Lottery Heritage Fund awards 35 grants to drive innovation in the heritage sector, we’re supporting grantees to develop their ideas and skills.
Supporting migrant workers in London
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.
New project tackles ‘avoidable and unfair’ health inequalities
15 December 2022
Linking community, health and social sectors together, Living Roots is a new collaborative programme working to improve health equity in the west London borough of Ealing.
New project will ‘support people of all faiths and circumstances’
25 October 2022
Project to develop a Group Theory of Change supports CUF’s broader ambition to understand ‘what works’ for hyperlocal faith-based social action.
Research seeks to support community businesses in the green economy
23 September 2022
We’re working with Power to Change, a trust supporting community business and funding community climate action.
Policy briefing examines impact of shift to carbon-neutral economy
22 September 2022
How policy can support all UK people through our transition to net zero carbon emissions.