Community
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‘A community space, a pub, and better lighting in public spaces’
Blog 2 February 2024
What do communities need? Leonie Taylor reflects on the realities of engaging local people in planning strategies and highlights the importance of peer research as a driver for change.
‘If there is nowhere to go, communities go nowhere’
Blog 9 January 2024
Reflecting on the Community Ownership Commission’s report, Helen Goulden says local people have huge ambition to create great places to live, work and thrive – and so should any government.
‘Raising our expectation of participation’
Blog 29 November 2023
We launch our new five-year strategy at a time of great challenge and division, says our CEO, Helen Goulden – and everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to affect meaningful change
Policy brief for our journey to net zero
Publication 12 October 2023
This policy brief presents research findings and recommendations for how to ensure the UK’s transition to net zero leaves no one behind. It shares insights from a two-year programme of work, funded by the Nuffield Foundation..
Community innovators win funding and support
News 4 October 2023
Twelve grassroots community organisations supported to ‘turn great ideas into action’ as Phase 2 of the Community Knowledge Fund delivers grants worth £50k to £100k
‘We need to prove that investment in prevention works’
Blog 31 July 2023
Hearing from young people around the UK, this short film reflects on their civic journeys to becoming active citizens – and explores the change that’s needed to increase engagement.
‘A conversation not a concept’
Blog 30 March 2023
Siân Whyte shares three ways to ensure the 15-minute neighbourhood concept is location-specific, and works for both residents and councils.
Life within easy reach
Blog 22 March 2023
A webinar hosted by the TCPA, sharing insights from Waltham Forest Council and The Young Foundation, exploring the ’15-Minute Neighbourhood’ concept.
Leading research, driving change
Publication 22 March 2023
Sharing insights into youth experiences of violence, and young people’s solutions to drive safer, fairer futures in England and Wales.
‘With true collaboration, people can shape the places they live’
Blog 22 March 2023
What’s on your doorstep? Helen Goulden welcomes the 15-Minute Neighbourhood concept, helping communities access the services and amenities they feel are important.
Research and engagement to develop ’15-Minute Neighbourhoods’ in Waltham Forest
Publication 22 March 2023
This report shares insights from the Waltham Forest ’15-Minute Neighbourhood’ project, pinpointing what residents think is important for their neighbourhoods to have and provide within easy reach.
‘Businesses must get serious about their social responsibilities’
Blog 14 March 2023
No amount of employee volunteering or charitable giving will deliver the change we need to see in our society and economy, says Helen Goulden
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