Calling for change

Calling for change: voice research findings

A mismatch of government policies and absence of funding is undermining the ability of community groups to speak out about the needs of ordinary people, according to a research report published by bassac.

Calling for change found that aspects of government legislation are preventing people from being part of the democratic renewal of their neighbourhoods. The findings are backed by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and the NCVO’s Campaigning Effectiveness programme.

Calling for change: The evidence for supporting community voices to speak out