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Projects

Here you can explore the work we do to improve wellbeing. From research and building evidence to implementing methods in the real world, find out more about our projects below.



March 2024
Spirit of 2012 – Learning from 10 years of practice

February 2024
Areas of Research Interest

Where next? Setting the direction of wellbeing research, and connecting evidence with policy and practice, as part of our legacy.
July 2023
Creativity and wellbeing

A rapid scoping review of the evidence on creativity and wellbeing, conducted on behalf of the University of the Arts London
April 2023
Community wellbeing in a university setting

Researching what community wellbeing means to the staff and students of Northumbria University
January 2023
Places, spaces and social connections – review refresh

Adding evidence from the past five years to further build the community infrastructure and wellbeing evidence base.
December 2022
The wellbeing value of arts and culture interventions

A rapid review exploring the social and economic value for people and places.
November 2022
Community agency, control and wellbeing

A rapid evidence review exploring the impact of community agency and control on community wellbeing.
October 2022
Maximising local area wellbeing

With tailored support for local authorities
October 2022
Social capital: Evidence review and synthesis

Examining interventions that sought to improve community cohesion, social support networks and neighbourhood belonging.
November 2021
Different people, same place

Exploring the interrelationship between community and individual wellbeing
June 2021
Carers’ Music Fund

Insights on female carers' wellbeing and loneliness
October 2020
Volunteer wellbeing

What works and who benefits from volunteering?