Community and place-based action Archives

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Supporting our communities: Time to move from false competition to needs-based investment

Ian Burbidge on the importance of learning from previous area-based funding initiatives to address inequality across the UK.

29 Nov 2021 Ian Burbidge

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Place: the missing key for unlocking a circular economy

Josie Warden on why we need to focus on and resource place-based change to enable a regenerative and circular economy.

24 Nov 2021 Josie Warden

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Regenerative Futures: From sustaining to thriving together

This positioning paper explores ways in which taking a regenerative approach can help address the complex challenges of today.

6 Oct 2021 Josie Warden

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The road to resilience: how community financial services can help level-up Britain

21 Jun 2021

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A framework for change

RSA chief executive Matthew Taylor shows how core human needs and motivations interact with social forces to shape and drive the dynamics of change.

24 May 2021

A man stands confused before a stack of books, pondering why an idea isn't widely accepted. Nearby, three people interact with large gears. Icons labeled Authority, Values & Belonging, and Individual Aspiration float above the books.

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Key workers in the capital: one year in London

Our findings show key workers need support to allow them to live comfortably among the communities they serve.

19 Apr 2021

A person wearing a purple face mask and a high-visibility vest stands in front of an open white van. The person has curly hair and is smiling. The background is slightly blurred.

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Crisis, communities, change: demands for an equitable recovery

Over the winter of 2020-2021, we undertook a community inquiry to listen to stories of resilience, challenge and imagination arising from the pandemic.

12 Apr 2021

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Pride in place: The RSA Heritage Index 2020

This report sets out how our local heritage can unlock a better future.

13 Oct 2020

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Supporting our communities: Time to move from false competition to needs-based investment

Place: the missing key for unlocking a circular economy

Regenerative Futures: From sustaining to thriving together

The road to resilience: how community financial services can help level-up Britain

A framework for change

Key workers in the capital: one year in London

Crisis, communities, change: demands for an equitable recovery

One Powerhouse

Pride in place: The RSA Heritage Index 2020

Heritage for Inclusive Growth

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