‘Putting local people at the heart of policy’ 

9 July 2024 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE, Jessica Moore, Jacob Coburn,

Could our new government bring opportunities to work differently? Introducing our organisation’s vision for a fairer, greener and more prosperous, community-powered future.

‘In this moment of hope, let’s change the ‘net zero’ narrative’

5 July 2024 | Authors: Emily Morrison,

It’s time to ‘humanise’ our understanding of the opportunity for green change and growth, says Emily Morrison

‘The infrastructure of opportunity’

5 July 2024 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE,

Responding to Keir Starmer’s first speech as Prime Minister, Helen Goulden says government must work collaboratively towards a productive, caring and just society.

‘A chance to rewrite the rulebook and govern differently’

4 July 2024 | Authors: Jessica Moore,

Could this General Election deliver deep change in our political systems, and power a collaborative, community-powered future?

Dear Future MPs, We’re Right Here

27 June 2024

Watch the We’re Right Here campaign video, where community leaders Andy, Hannah and Josiah hit the streets to tell a different story about leadership, representation and power this general election season.

‘Politics and profits are blocking our path to more inclusive, equal workplaces’

26 June 2024 | Authors: Alice Bell,

Building on recent research, Alice Bell says policymakers and business-leaders need to talk, think and act differently on EDI.

CiviCast: on air

4 June 2024 | Authors: Tania Carregha,

Tania Carregha talks to NCIA’s John Fell about her experiences of community engagement and her research as a key delivery partner of the NCIA programme.

‘Tougher policing won’t reduce knife crime’

23 May 2024 | Authors: Chelsea McDonagh,

If politicians are serious about addressing youth violence, they urgently need to work with young people, says Chelsea McDonagh

Perspectives from a Citizen Researcher

2 April 2024

Rebecca shares her experiences of Citizen Science work

Perspectives from a Citizen Scientist

2 April 2024

Ronnie shares her views on Citizen Science work.  

Hive Minds webinar: Citizen Science event recording

2 April 2024

Sharing experiences of citizen science and community research.

CiviCast: A history of the Civic University movement

7 March 2024 | Authors: Tania Carregha,

In this podcast, our Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha interviews Professor John Goddard OBE.

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