Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Research and resources on social cohesion theory and best practice.
The Belong Network Library
Welcome to the Belong Network Library
The Belong Library is free to access and brings together a wide range of online resources produced by the public, private and civil society sectors to build the evidence base around social cohesion.
It is regularly updated and includes:
- measurement and evaluation frameworks,
- ‘what works’ guides,
- relevant research,
- best practice sharing
- training materials for small and large charities and other volunteer-involving sports and community organisations.
Please contact us if you are unable to find what you need – we’d be delighted to help.
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Crossing Divides: How arts and heritage can bring us together April 2019
This report examines the 14-18 NOW arts programme for the First World War centenary and how it succeeded in reaching new audiences and finding common ground. It draws lessons for future commemorations and festivals and for the arts more broadly.
Heart & Parcel Cookbook April 2019
Clare and Karolina introduce you to their project 'Heart & Parcel' through which migrant women in Manchester come together to learn English and cook dumplings. An imaginative approach to community language learning and social integration led by two dedicated young women.
RAP:I:STAN April 2019
RAP:I:STAN is a project in Denmark through which refugees, asylum seekers and local youth meet, exchange stories, and create new experiences together. The project employs hip-hop, poetry and storytelling. RAP:I:STAN is described as "a creative space and an artistic playground for young people in Copenhagen."
The Linking Network – Resources April 2019
he Linking Network website hosts a wide variety of resources to support work with children and young people. The resources include classroom based activities for all age groups, teaching resources and suggestions for helping children to understand British values, and a resource pack for parents.
Waltham Forest Connecting Communities Strategy April 2019
Waltham Forest has been chosen by the government as one of five areas to pilot local integration plans. This document is Waltham Forest's strategy for promoting cohesion and integration. The key elements of the strategy are: Creating a movement through a new “Waltham Forest, Our Place” communications campaign which calls on everyone in our borough to act, engage and participate; Introducing new Community Networks for Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford and Walthamstow; Creating new opportunities to enable people to connect with and help each other.
State of Hate 2019: People vs the Elite? April 2019
This report highlights the ways in which Britain appears to be increasingly divided. It explores divisions caused by Brexit, rising hate crime, growing political dissatisfaction, extremism, attitudes towards immigration, islamophobia, anti-LGBT, and populism. It brings together data and insights into the different manifestations of hate in the UK.
Building Cohesive Communities: An LGA guide April 2019
This is a guide produced by the Local Government Association (LGA) to support local authorities in developing activities and strategies to further community cohesion. It includes some case studies from around the country and insights into how different issues are being tackled locally.
The Migration Data Portal April 2019
This portal provides access to up-to-date statistics and information on migration globally. It includes information on migration flow, integration, public opinion on migration and much more. It enables comparisons to be made across datasets from different countries. The portal also offers access to a range of engaging blogs and videos on migration from experts. Visit the 'About' section for a video providing an overview of the resource.
Living in Peaceful Harmony: A Poem Celebrating Diversity April 2019
A young poet from Slough shares his heartfelt poem about difference, divisions and the need for unity. This video is one of a series from Aik Saath's "Empoword" Project, a youth-led spoken word movement in Slough.
British Integration Survey 2019 April 2019
The Challenge asked a series of questions about how people connect across a range of differences, including ethnicity, socio-economic background, age and education. Using a nationally representative sample of over 6,500 people, their findings provide valuable insights into the factors driving social connection and highlight which groups are most socially isolated.