Our publications
Our policy positions set out what we think on the key topics central to our work. They are informed by our values, our research, and almost forty years of working with communities.
Our research and reports aim to share the learning from our programmes and the work we do in local communities, providing insight for practitioners and policy-makers who share our goals.
Many of our reports come directly from the learning generated by our projects and programmes. We also commission and carry out original research to add to the evidence base both for our work and to share with policy makers in a position to change things for the better.
We use policy and research to support our three core aims:
- Improving people’s prospects
- Creating better places
- Promoting greener living and working
You can view our latest reports and policy positions below or view all of our reports by topic.
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Looking for Leaders
How do we invest in the sustainability of our communities in an age of austerity? How do we inspire and mobilise people to think as global citizens given such divisive political discourse? Where should we look for environmental leadership as government immerses itself in Brexit negotiations and councils struggle to meet the basic needs of…
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Green jobs
To create a more sustainable future and improve prospects for everyone, all jobs should be green jobs.
Climate and nature
Community action on tackling the climate and nature emergencies.
Health and wellbeing
Supporting good health in our communities.
Communities in control
How and why we should be putting communities in control of their future.
Supporting young people
Reports on youth participation, youth work and young people’s education and employment.