Our publications
Our policy positions set out what we think on the key topics central to our work. They are informed by our values, our research, and almost forty years of working with communities.
Our research and reports aim to share the learning from our programmes and the work we do in local communities, providing insight for practitioners and policy-makers who share our goals.
Many of our reports come directly from the learning generated by our projects and programmes. We also commission and carry out original research to add to the evidence base both for our work and to share with policy makers in a position to change things for the better.
We use policy and research to support our three core aims:
- Improving people’s prospects
- Creating better places
- Promoting greener living and working
You can view our latest reports and policy positions below or view all of our reports by topic.
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Through the Roof: VCSE Energy Efficiency Report
Investing in energy efficiency to protect the future of community buildings. Community buildings play a vital role in bringing people together, providing essential services and strengthening local communities. From community centres and village halls to sports clubs, shops and cafés, these spaces are at the heart of local life and provide important places for connection,…
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Powered by Us – Putting community and climate at the heart of a national youth strategy
We are proud to launch Powered By Us – a new report that sets out why community and climate must be at the centre of the government’s new youth strategy. Developed in collaboration with Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board, this report is a call to action for policy makers, community leaders and organisations across the UK…
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Force of Nature – Reversing nature’s decline and promoting equity in the green transition
A call to action for immediate action on green jobs to tackle nature decline across the UK. Nature in the UK is in decline. Since 1970, UK species have declined by 19% on average, and nearly 1 in 6 species are now threatened with extinction. Most people connect with nature close to home but funding…
View by topic
Green jobs
To create a more sustainable future and improve prospects for everyone, all jobs should be green jobs.
Climate and nature
Community action on tackling the climate and nature emergencies.
Health and wellbeing
Supporting good health in our communities.
Communities in control
How and why we should be putting communities in control of their future.
Supporting young people
Reports on youth participation, youth work and young people’s education and employment.