We tackle the issues people tell us they care about
We believe that everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to shape a just and inclusive future. Our projects drive better prospects, a fair shift to a greener planet, and empowered places.
Prospects
We drive a fairer future through collaboration between communities, businesses and policymakers.
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Planet
We support policy change, action and local participation for a socially just transition to net zero.
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Place
We work in UK places, bringing people, businesses and influencers together for locally-led social, civic and political change.
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‘Promising projects and deserving communities miss out on funding. Here’s an alternative’
Senior Innovation Practitioner Gary Fawdrey shares the value and impact of our ‘Three As’ of grant management 6/8
More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people
Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change 7/8
Sharing power, showing understanding
Insights and findings from research and social action between 2023 and 2025, addressing the root causes of violence affecting young people in England and Wales. 8/8
New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero
GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future. 1/8
National Civic Impact Accelerator
A collaborative initiative, supporting universities to deliver meaningful, measurable civic strategies and activities. 2/8
Join our network of net-zero changemakers
We are building UK-wide community of changemakers, working together to spark bold, collective action for a fairer, greener future 3/8
New report and analysis explore ‘social wellbeing’
Collaborative programme publishes evidence to build greater understanding of community wellbeing around the UK 4/8
Spark Award-winners drive change for young people
Six programmes led by and for young people in England awarded Spark Award grants and support 5/8
‘Promising projects and deserving communities miss out on funding. Here’s an alternative’
Senior Innovation Practitioner Gary Fawdrey shares the value and impact of our ‘Three As’ of grant management 6/8
More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people
Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change 7/8
Sharing power, showing understanding
Insights and findings from research and social action between 2023 and 2025, addressing the root causes of violence affecting young people in England and Wales. 8/8
New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero
GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future. 1/8
National Civic Impact Accelerator
A collaborative initiative, supporting universities to deliver meaningful, measurable civic strategies and activities. 2/8
Join our network of net-zero changemakers
We are building UK-wide community of changemakers, working together to spark bold, collective action for a fairer, greener future 3/8
New report and analysis explore ‘social wellbeing’
Collaborative programme publishes evidence to build greater understanding of community wellbeing around the UK 4/8
Spark Award-winners drive change for young people
Six programmes led by and for young people in England awarded Spark Award grants and support 5/8
‘Promising projects and deserving communities miss out on funding. Here’s an alternative’
Senior Innovation Practitioner Gary Fawdrey shares the value and impact of our ‘Three As’ of grant management 6/8
More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people
Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change 7/8
Sharing power, showing understanding
Insights and findings from research and social action between 2023 and 2025, addressing the root causes of violence affecting young people in England and Wales. 8/8
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