Every year billions of pounds are spent on housing, infrastructure, transport, energy, health and regeneration. Yet too many communities are left feeling poorer, less connected and without opportunities to thrive and prosper.   

How do we make communities feel valued, empowered and hopeful?  By maximising social purpose and making sure that investment actually works to deliver social value for all our communities.

Communities for Good is about generating a social contract to build community wealth and better people and places. Places where we want to live, work, thrive, rest, play and stay.

Places which are diverse, inclusive and tackle inequalities. Places where every pound of public investment leaves behind something far greater than the physical asset itself and create stronger communities with more diverse opportunities, trust in democracy and better jobs, skills and health.

The Four Pillars For Community Good

Public procurement becomes Britain’s biggest engine for inclusive growth. Not simply buying things, but outcomes.

Delivery partners are rewarded for improving communities, not just finishing projects on time.

Communities should help design & monitor major investments. Moving from consultation to more co-production.

Every major public investment should publish a Community Impact Dashboard showing:

  • Local jobs created

  • SMEs supported

  • Apprenticeships

  • Community investment

  • Diversity outcomes

  • Local wealth retained