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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Community Groups in a Crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic impacted on every section of society. This research looks at the experiences of grassroots community groups during 2020, how they responded to support their communities, and how they can be empowered to continue playing a key role in their neighbourhoods through the next phase of the crisis and recovery. Published November 2021.…
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Growing Spaces
This report explores the social and environmental benefits created by community hubs, looking at three inspiring examples from across Groundwork: @theGrange in Blackpool, Grozone in Northwich and The Green Patch in Kettering. These hubs combine community food growing with a wide range of activities, helping local people improve their quality of life. Published September 2020.…
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Our Bright Future: Green Leaders Summary Report
The Green Leaders programme was one of 31 projects funded through the £33 million Our Bright Future portfolio managed by Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts on behalf of the National Lottery Community Fund (previously Big Lottery Fund). The programme was developed in response to a range of challenges facing young people and local communities in…
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.
Our policy positions
Supporting Young People
Our position on youth participation, youth work and young people’s education and employment
Climate and Nature
Our position on the need to tackle the climate and nature emergencies
Health & Wellbeing
Our position on supporting good health in our communities
Communities in Control
Our policy position on putting communities in control of their future