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Why don’t they ask us? The role of communities in levelling up
Publication 14 July 2021
How have policies and interventions for local economic development affected communities in England? As the government commits to ‘ensure no region is left behind’, our research explores what works for UK communities – and what doesn’t.
Government’s levelling up plans risk repeating failures of the past
News 7 July 2021
The Institute for Community Studies has today unveiled a landmark research report, ‘Why don’t they ask us?’, revealing that current approaches to regeneration and economic transformation are not working for the majority of local communities and their economies.
The shift to remote working opened the door to my career in research
Blog 1 July 2021
Studying Sociology at university opened my eyes to the world of social research and gave me a glimpse into how we can ethically use research to make a positive change. All of a sudden, I saw a career in the distance that I hadn’t even known existed.
Turning a critical gaze on the research profession
Blog 1 July 2021
Today, in partnership with the Social Research Association (SRA), we are publishing the largest scale study to date of equality and diversity in the social research profession.
Study explores diversity and inclusion in social research
News 1 July 2021
The Young Foundation and the Social Research Association (SRA)’s study into diversity and inclusion in the social research profession finds the sector has far to go in terms of how representation, the extent to which diversity and inclusion are valued, and how research is funded and designed.
“Why don’t they ask us?” The role of communities in levelling up
Repository entry 1 July 2021
This report by the Institute for Community Studies reveals that current approaches to regeneration and economic transformation are not working for the majority of local communities and their economies.
Its key findings are that:
Interventions have consistently failed to address the most deprived communities, contributing to a 0%…
Community business infrastructure: A literature review
Repository entry 1 July 2021
Power to Change commissioned this work by Rob MacMillan at Centre for Regional Economic Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University. The literature review assesses the evidence base on the role and value of support for community businesses, and aims to assist Power to Change in understanding the importance of existing infrastruc…
Homes In Community Hands – Year 2 Evaluation Report
Repository entry 1 July 2021
Power to Change’s Homes in Community Hands (HCH) programme provided grants to help build and refurbish affordable housing. Specifically, the programme supported the development of community-led housing (CLH) in England where – between 2019 and 2021 – up to £5.8 million in funding was made available. These funds have been predominantly target…
Now they see us: Communities responding to COVID-19
Repository entry 1 July 2021
The study is based on primary data collection from 26 communities across England and a literature review. Over 500 learning conversations have taken place with members of the community, activists and workers, alongside interviews with Big Local reps (individuals appointed by Local Trust to offer tailored support to a Big Local area and sha…
Smaller charities, SORP and issues of financial accounting and reporting
Repository entry 1 July 2021
This research is concerned with the use and impact of the Charities SORP on smaller charities across the three jurisdictions of the UK (England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland). The report is structured around eight core research questions, with the findings from each research method synthesised to produce answers to these questi…
Embarking on a civic journey
News 21 June 2021
The Young Foundation is proud to announce a transformational two-year research project, supported by the National Citizen Service CIC. We will be working with Huddersfield and Sheffield Universities to explore how young people develop the knowledge, skills, and experience to become resilient adults and engaged citizens.
Embarking on a civic journey
Blog 21 June 2021
Today, we are announcing a transformational two-year research project, with generous support from the National Citizen Service CIC. Rooted in a powerful belief in community activism, entrepreneurial spirit and the civic potential of young people, we will be working with Huddersfield and