How do Housing Associations understand and demonstrate the impact or success of their community centres for their residents and communities? This report has been researched and written by Kira Baker, a final-year undergraduate student at the University of...
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How do Housing Associations understand and demonstrate the impact or success of their community centres for their residents and communities?
This report has been researched and written by Kira Baker, a final year undergraduate student at the University of Birmingham. The report was carried out as part of a student placement programme with Clarion Futures, under their Community Assets team.More...
Housing crisis is damaging young people’s mental health and diminishing life choices
A new report released today reveals that bleak housing prospects are significantly damaging the mental health of young people in the UK. The housing crisis is also negatively impacting their life choices, according to research commissioned by leading housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), which today called for decision makers and developers to urgently tackle the issue or risk a generation resigned to housing insecurity.
Racial Equality Group: Briefing 2
Published August 2021 This is the second quarterly briefings produced by the Racial Equality Group. The Racial Equality Group is supported by the Centre for Excellence in Community Investment, and is made up of a diverse cross-sector network of housing...
Racial Equality Group: Briefing 1
This is the first edition of the quarterly briefings produced by the Racial Equality Group.
Community power: The evidence
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.
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...
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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.