Evidence library
Everybody Needs Good Neighbourhoods
Evaluation of the neighbourhood-based initiatives, which supported community connection and local action in England. It explores how small grants helped people build relationships and strengthen local communities.
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 what helps community hubs thrive, based on Big Local learning.
Big Local Relationship with Public Agencies: Research Report
Research report on how Big Local partnerships work with public agencies across communities.
Progress and Pressure: Understanding Economic and Social Change in England’s Neighbourhoods
A national research report on economic and social change in England’s neighbourhoods. It focuses on communities facing poverty and inequality.
Better Off Evaluation: Final Report
Final evaluation of Better Off, assessing integrated approaches to drug recovery, skills and employment.
Understanding Success in Big Local
An evaluation of the Big Local funding programme. The report explores what success means in resident-led community change.
UK Cost of the School Day Final Evaluation: Short Report
A national evaluation of the UK Cost of the School Day programme, examining its impact on children experiencing poverty.
The evidence library archive
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