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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Many rivers crossed: Britain’s attitudes to race and integration 50 years since ‘Rivers of Blood’ April 2018
This report explores how race relations in the UK have changed since MP Enoch Powell made his anti-immigration speech in 1968. The report combines reflections from people in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands about the changes that have taken place in those fifty years, along with ‘State of the Nation’ findings about changing attitudes across the UK.
All Together Now: Meaningful mixing for a more integrated society April 2018
This report sets out the importance of social integration and describes the techniques and practices which The Challenge believes lie at the heart of creating positive and powerful social mixing experiences.
A Stronger Communities Strategy For Bradford District 2018 – 2023 April 2018
Bradford has been chosen by the government as one of five areas to pilot local integration plans. This document is Bradford's strategy for promoting cohesion and integration between 2018-2023.
Near Neighbours Social Media Toolkit April 2018
This toolkit offers a guide to publicising your work and projects through social media.
Near Neighbours: How to Use the Media Toolkit April 2018
This toolkit provides guidance on how to promote your community projects through TV, radio and newspapers.
Near Neighbours: How to Promote your Project Toolkit April 2018
This toolkit provides advice on how to create a range of literature to promote your project and organisation. The toolkit includes: • Identifying your message and your audience • Understanding the most cost-effective ways to reach your audience • Advice on using: direct marketing; newsletters/magazines; digital; face to face marketing; the media; and word of mouth
Telling the Difference: Using Story to Change Systems April 2018
All of Us: The Mayor’s Strategy for Social Integration March 2018
This document sets out the GLA's strategy for social integration in London. It includes an analysis of what integration is and of the state of integration in London. The strategy is based around four themes: Relationships (promoting shared experiences); Participation (supporting Londoners to be active citizens); Equality (tackling barriers and inequalities); and Evidence (improving London’s evidence base to measure, evaluate and share findings on the state of social integration).
Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper March 2018
The Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper sets out plans for delivering activities aimed at promoting integration in the UK. It examines the challenges to integration and sets out the key policy proposals across eight key areas: strengthening leadership; supporting new migrants and resident communities; education and young people; boosting English language; and places and community.
“If you could do one thing…” The integration of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers December 2017
A set of eight case studies from across the UK examining lessons learnt about how to promote the integration of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Includes examples from across sectors, including the police, schools, charities and a local authority