Evidence library
Local Sustainability Fund: Final Evaluation
Final evaluation of the Local Sustainability Fund (LSF) assessing results, challenges and organisational sustainability.
Learning Paper 2 Engaging Young People in the Environment: Benefits for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Learning paper exploring how environmental activities improved young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Volunteering and Big Local: Who Volunteers in Big Local Communities, What They Do and Why
This report explores how community-led volunteering operates in Big Local areas, including roles, motivations, and impacts.
Learning Paper 4 Engaging Young People in the Environment: Achievements, What Worked, Lessons Learned
Learning paper on what helps engage young people in environmental activities across Our Bright Future.
Myplace: An Independent Review
Evaluation of Myplace ecotherapy programme, exploring delivery, participant experiences and wellbeing impacts.
Trusting Local People: Putting Real Power in the Hands of Communities
A national evaluation of the Trusting Local People programme. Mixed-methods research on resident-led funding in disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
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.
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