‘You can have more of an open, honest conversation’

A just transition in retrofits

London’s journey to net zero must be an inclusive and fair ‘just transition’ – and that requires adapting and insulating in 2.2m homes. This report explores equitable uptake of retrofits.

‘The “wrong kind” of pandemic’

Whether facing pandemics, IT outages or other disruptions, Helen Goulden says the UK needs to rethink crisis-planning

‘Putting local people at the heart of policy’ 

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

‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’

After a childhood fearing nuclear war and early adult years as a ‘city prepper’, our CEO now calls for ‘whole society’ preparedness and greater recognition of community responders. 

Community, not catastrophe

When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her memories growing up in Corby – a place currently dramatised in a Netflix miniseries – says a ‘just transition’ belongs to the people.

Introduction to peer research course

22 May 2025
9:30am – 3:30pm

This online course is for organisations wishing to develop their peer research project management skills in-house. A previous participant said: “I learnt a lot and feel inspired.”

Net zero can be a polarising issue – but our transition must reach everyone 

Leonie Taylor shares her reflections on the climate story in 2025.

A just transition in retrofits

London’s journey to net zero must be an inclusive and fair ‘just transition’ – and that requires adapting and insulating in 2.2m homes. This report explores equitable uptake of retrofits.

‘The “wrong kind” of pandemic’

Whether facing pandemics, IT outages or other disruptions, Helen Goulden says the UK needs to rethink crisis-planning

‘Putting local people at the heart of policy’ 

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