Evidence library
Evaluation of the Changing Futures Programme: Second interim report
A second interim report of the national evaluation of Changing Futures, examining how local partnerships support adults facing disadvantages and systems change.
Food for Life Get Togethers: Programme Evaluation Summary and Synthesis Final Report
A national evaluation of Food for Life Get Togethers programme, showing how it brought people together through growing, cooking and sharing food.
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.
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.
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 and stigma.
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.
Everybody Needs Good Neighbourhoods
This is an evaluation of neighbourhood-based initiatives. It explores how small grants helped people build relationships and strengthen local communities.
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.
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.
Pulling in the Right Direction: How Social Investment Can Support VCSEs to Become More Resilient, Achieve Their Social Mission and Avoid Mission Drift
The Growth Fund provides flexible loans and grants to help charities and social enterprises access finance, grow, diversify and strengthen financial resilience.
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