Evidence library
Promoting Inclusion: Tackling Discrimination Through Place-based Action
A learning synthesis on place-based action tackling discrimination in communities. It focuses on inclusion, community cohesion and systems change.
Our Bright Future Evaluation Key Impacts for Participants: Employability, Social Action and Well-being
Study exploring how Our Bright Future impacted young people’s employability, wellbeing and social action.
Policy Spotlight 1: How Social Infrastructure Improves Outcomes
A policy report on social infrastructure in Big Local programme areas, examining its role in strengthening communities.
The Relationship Between Money and Community Power in the Big Local Programme
A learning report on how funding influences community power in the Big Local programme. It focuses on resident-led decision-making in disadvantaged areas.
Power in Big Local Partnerships
A learning synthesis exploring how residents in communities shape decisions and share power in the Big Local programme.
Residents in Control: Community Grants in Big Local Areas
A learning report on community grants in the Big Local programme. It explores how resident-led funding supports local groups and activities.
Investigating Health and Social Outcomes of the Big Local Community Empowerment Initiative in England: A Mixed Method Evaluation
A mixed-methods evaluation exploring whether long-term, resident-led funding improves health and social outcomes in disadvantaged areas.
Community Hubs: Understanding Survival and Success
Research report exploring how community hubs use spaces, volunteers, leadership and funding to strengthen participation, connections and sustainable growth.
Big Local Relationship with Public Agencies: Research Report
Research report on how Big Local partnerships work with public agencies across communities.
Understanding Success in Big Local
An evaluation of the Big Local funding programme. The report explores what success means in resident-led community change.
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