Evidence library
What Works to Improve Social Capital?
Rapid review exploring definitions, evidence and drivers of social capital in communities.
The Big Lunch Impact and Legacy: The Value of Community Events
An impact report of The Big Lunch community events. It examines its impact on community connections and local action.
Strengthening Networks for Community-Based Action on 'Good Food': Evaluation of Food for Life Get Togethers
Evaluation of how Food for Life Get Togethers (FFLGT) strengthened community networks through food‑based activities, fostering collaboration and connections.
Power in our hands - inquiry Into place-based funding
Research report on place-based funding in the Big Local programme. It looks at how long-term funding helps communities build skills and local leadership.
SPRING Social Prescribing Project: Evaluation Report July 2019 - October 2020
Evaluation of SPRING social prescribing, using mixed evidence to assess delivery, quality and outcomes, including wellbeing gains and community-health links.
Plant and Share: An Evaluation for Food for Life Get Togethers' Small Grants
Evaluation of Plant and Share small grants, exploring impacts on growers, communities and food activities.
Big Local Early Years Evaluation
An evaluation of early-years activity in the Big Local programme. It examines progress, changes and what factors have shaped early outcomes.
Growing Connections: A Better Future for Our Communities
Impact report from Eden Project Communities showing how initiatives like The Big Lunch strengthen connections, reduce loneliness and empower community action.
Power in Our Hands: An Inquiry Into Resident-led Decision Making in the Big Local Programme
An inquiry into resident-led decision-making in the Big Local programme. It explores how residents use long-term funding to shape local priorities and power.
Good Food and Building Community Capacity Through Cook and Share Grants: Evaluation of Food for Life Get Togethers
A national evaluation of the Get Togethers programme, exploring how it brings communities together, focusing on local participation and connection.
The evidence library archive
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