Evidence library
2023 Community Research Index
Research report from the Community Research Index exploring how people across the country are feeling about their communities, and what their ambitions are.
Evaluation of Transforming Your Space: Final Report
This report looks at Transforming Your Space, a UK-wide programme that supports community-led environmental projects in neighbourhoods across the UK.
Evaluation of myplace
Summary of the myplace evaluation assessing youth centres’ impact, delivery and outcomes for young people.
Lessons from Youth in Focus: Full Report
A final evaluation of the Youth in Focus programme supporting young people facing disadvantage. It examines how funding and tailored support helped them plan their futures.
The Bereavement Supporter Project: Evaluation Report
Final evaluation of Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF) emergency funding. It uses mixed‑methods research, focusing on UK community organisations.
Dormant Assets NI: An Interim Evaluation of the Phase One Grant Programme
Interim evaluation of Dormant Assets NI, using mixed methods, focused on strengthening Northern Ireland’s VCSE sector.
Dormant Assets NI: Final Evaluation of the Phase One Grant Programme
Final evaluation of Dormant Assets NI, using mixed methods and focused on strengthening Northern Ireland’s VCSE sector.
Annual Report and Accounts 2024
Annual report on National Lottery Community Fund operations, using financial reporting, focusing on 2023 to 2024 activities.
Young Start Evaluation 2012-2015
This report evaluates the Young Start programme that focuses on children and young people.
Our Place: Learning Report on 'Our Place' Funding in Scotland
This report reviews Scotland’s Our Place programme. Our Place focuses on community‑led place‑based development.
The evidence library archive
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