Peer research

Perspectives from a Citizen Researcher

Blog 2 April 2024

Rebecca shares her experiences of Citizen Science work

Perspectives from a Citizen Scientist

Blog 2 April 2024

Ronnie shares her views on Citizen Science work.  

Hive Minds webinar: Citizen Science event recording

Blog 2 April 2024

Sharing experiences of citizen science and community research.

Young people tackle the crisis and causes of youth violence

News 12 March 2024

The Peer Action Collective (PAC) addresses the escalating crisis of youth safety and violence, uncovering root causes and taking positive action to address them.

‘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.

Our food system: community research exploring access to healthy food in East Birmingham

Publication 8 November 2023

Drawing on East Birmingham residents’ lived experiences, this report offers policy recommendations for healthy food systems.

Ambitious programme supports young people to tackle youth violence

News 20 September 2023

A five-year extension of the Peer Action Collective (PAC) programme, announced today, will drive youth participation to address youth violence and its causes.

London Mayor announces a £750k fund as our report uncovers “shocking evidence of exploitation”

News 12 June 2023

Our new report, Rights and risks, uncovers shocking abuse of vulnerable Londoners. 

‘Big change is coming, and young people are leading the way’

Blog 31 May 2023

Dan Farag, Director of Innovation and Practice, say meaningful solutions are led by people who’ve experienced challenges first hand.

‘I know first-hand that immigrants can feel alienated in their own home’

Blog 13 April 2023

Kickstart peer researcher Christina Riddle shares thoughts on – and research into – the experiences of immigrants in the UK.

Immigration Kickstart report

Publication 13 April 2023

This report explores the experiences of first and second generation immigrant British populations, and has been developed and devised by a group of young Kickstart peer research recruits.

‘Young people experience violence daily – and our ideas for change will save lives’ 

Blog 4 April 2023

Sharing her experiences, Annais Naylor Guerrero says fixing youth violence means urgently addressing mistrust in our broken system.