This report from New Local finds that following the Covid-19 pandemic, there should be a massive expansion of community power: in decision-making, collaboration and meeting community needs.
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BAME communities and Covid-19 briefing
This series of briefings address significant issues that are emerging in the UK as a result of Covid-19 that impact on the work of community investment. This briefing covers BAME communities.
Northern Powerhomes: A green recovery to decarbonise homes in the North
This report from IPPR North, Northern Powerhomes: A green recovery plan to decarbonise homes in the North, shows that there is huge potential for economic stimulus provided by a programme of housing decarbonisation in the north of England.
Burnout Britain: Overwork in the age of Unemployment
In this paper, published with Autonomy and 4 Day Week, Nic Murray looks at the clear overlap between over work and mental ill-health.
The Impact of Social Housing: Economic, Social, Health and Wellbeing
This report finds that investment in the social housing sector generates economic and social benefits for Scotland and its people, including reducing poverty and homelessness, improving health, and creating jobs.
Women and Covid-19 briefing
This series of briefings address significant issues that are emerging in the UK as a result of Covid-19 that impact on the work of community investment. This briefing covers women.
Digital inclusion and Covid-19 briefing
This series of briefings address significant issues that are emerging in the UK as a result of Covid-19 that impact on the work of community investment. In each one, we have brought together available evidence to help you think about and plan future...
Breathing Space
Orbit commissioned HACT to carry out an independent evaluation of the Breathing Space, a mental health service, in April 2019.
We Were Built for This
A new report from Locality highlights the vital role that community organisations have played in meeting community need and supporting people during the Coronavirus crisis.
Young people and Covid-19 briefing
This series of briefings address significant issues that are emerging in the UK as a result of Covid-19 that impact on the work of community investment. In each one, we have brought together available evidence to help you think about and plan future...
Working hard(ship)
This report explores the nexus between poverty, work and housing, adding to knowledge of ‘in-work poverty’ in two distinctive ways.
Putting young people at the heart of your services
This report by the Foyer Federation provides a series of recommendations to help amplify youth voices, develop truly youth-led services and deepen meaningful engagement with young people.
Our funders
The Centre for Excellence in Community Investment is supported by:
HACT
The Centre for Excellence in Community Investment is an initiative from HACT. We partner with organisations across the social housing sector to drive value for residents and communities. We do this through insight-led products and services that encourage innovation and foster collaboration.
If you need help developing a community investment strategy, measuring your social value or demonstrating the business case for community investment, we can help make it happen. Get in touch and let’s start the conversation.
