Reports and publications
Flipping the coin: two sides of community wealth in England
15 November 2019 | Authors: Jana Tauschinski, Tigran Sogomonian,
The inequalities in investment across England and the rest of the UK has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years – especially when considered through the lens of multiple deprivation. Since the EU referendum in 2016, more political and media
Fixing the Future
1 February 2009 | Authors:
This paper is about how to mitigate the impacts of the 2008 recession, and, where possible, turn crisis into opportunity. It was prepared to provide a framework for thinking and action by governments and local authorities, voluntary organisations and businesses,
Five ways a community-centred policy agenda could take us to a fairer future
31 March 2023 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE,
This paper was submitted to the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum (NPF) Consultation in March 2023 on the topic of empowered communities.
Financing Social Impact
30 April 2012 | Authors: Carmel O’Sullivan, Geoff Mulgan, Simon Tucker, Will Norman,
Creating a finance ecosystem where social innovations can flourish. Where do we want to be in 2022? The field of social innovation is beginning to gather momentum, with significant investment from governments, foundations and business. The field combines commitment, experience
Fertile Ground: Creating the conditions for social innovation to flourish in Northern Ireland
26 July 2016 | Authors:
Northern Ireland is in the midst of a period of intense social and economic change. We face both profound challenges and a complex web of new opportunities. This is a moment that requires creative solutions to address the greatest issues
Feeling the Squeeze: An insight into the impact of the cuts on some of the most vulnerable in Camden
10 December 2013 | Authors:
This report is the second part of a study to understand the impact of the national and local changes to benefits and services on some of the most vulnerable residents in Camden. In the first year in 2012, we found
Fatphobia Kickstart report
15 May 2022 | Authors:
A report exploring young people’s experiences of fatphobia, developed and devised by a group of young Kickstart peer research recruits.
Far to go: diversity and inclusion in social research
1 September 2021 | Authors: Alice Bell,
The first comprehensive survey of the views and experiences of UK social researchers on issues of diversity and inclusion within the sector.
Family and community vulnerabilities in the transition to net zero
22 September 2022 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE, Emily Morrison, Liza Finlay,
Assessing opportunities and potential to develop policy that supports our national journey to net zero, enabling all UK communities to participate and thrive.
Eyes on the Horizon, Feet on the Ground: A Journey to find Humanitarian Education Outcomes
27 March 2013 | Authors: Gill Allbutt, Mhairi Aylott, Tessa Hibbert, Tim Sanders,
This cartoon was created as part of the Catalyst Consortium’s report “Noticing the Change.” This report contains an overview of the process and learning undertaken by three youth organisations which agreed to pilot an outcomes approach in their work with
Exploring household resilience in Teeside
1 January 2010 | Authors: Dan Vale,
This report looks at the lives of families living on low incomes in Teeside, exploring how people meet their needs in a time of economic recession. It paints a picture of people getting by in challenging circumstances. Despite the difficulties
Exploring ethnic tensions through locality
18 July 2003 | Authors:
Institute of Community Studies Working Paper No.4 – July 2003 This publication outlines the issues explored in a research project by the Institute of Community Studies (now The Young Foundation) looking into the relationship between people and place in London.