Evidence library

Big Local Relationship with Public Agencies: Research Report

Research report on how Big Local partnerships work with public agencies across communities.

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.

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.

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.

Learning Paper 4 Engaging Young People in the Environment: Achievements, What Worked, Lessons Learned

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 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.

Breathing Space: How Our Funding Helps Outdoor Spaces

This report explains how our funding helps create, maintain, and make outdoor spaces accessible to people across the UK.

From Neighbours to Neighbourhood - Learning On How to Boost Pride in Place

A learning report explaining pride in place , how to harness it, and what factors, activities and amenities increase it.

Evaluation of the Building Connections Fund During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Part Two

Final evaluation of the Building Connections Fund, assessing impact on loneliness using mixed-methods research with community organisations in England.