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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Still in Harm’s Way: An update report on trafficked and unaccompanied children going missing from care in the UK December 2018
This report highlights the high numbers of trafficked and unaccompanied children who go missing from care each year. The report presents an analysis of the data, looks at the relevant policy and legislation, and provides a number of key recommendations around both data collection and helping to keep these children safe.
Our Community, Our Future: A Social Integration Strategy for Blackburn with Darwen December 2018
Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen by the government as one of the five areas to pilot local integration plans. This document is Blackburn with Darwen's strategy for promoting cohesion and integration going forward.
Connect: a youth inter faith action guide December 2018
This is a guide produced by the Inter Faith Network, supported by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support young people to make connections and build bridges towards friendship and understanding by developing and delivering their own inter faith activities.
How is (Super)Diversity Changing How we Belong? With Nando Sigona December 2018
An introduction into the concept of superdiversity. It explains what superdiversity is, and sets out some of the opportunities and challenges it presents.
On Cohesion October 2018
On Cohesion is a report offering expert insight into issues surrounding extremism and community cohesion in the UK today.
A bridge to life in the UK: Refugee-led community organisations and their role in integration October 2018
This report explains the role played by refugee-led community organisations (RCOs) in supporting integration, cohesion and equality. It includes recommendations for funders and commissioners, civil society, local and central government, and RCOs.
Ash Sarkar Meets Akala – Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire October 2018
Ash and Akala explore race and empire in the context of contemporary British society. They discuss contemporary race relations and class divisions.
Poplar Harca: example of a ‘baseline questionnaire’ October 2018
This is a baseline questionnaire used to measure the impact of an ESOL Plus programme on social integration in Tower Hamlets, London. It was administered at the beginning and end of the project to measure distance travelled.
Social Integration Measures – as identified by the Greater London Authority (GLA) Intelligence Unit October 2018
This document provides a list of social integration measures identified by the GLA’s Intelligence Unit that are being used to measure social integration in London, against the three dimensions that underpin the GLA's definition of Social Integration: Relationships, Participation, and Equality. Useful if you're looking for some guidance on how to measure change in this area.
Moving Stories – Migration Museum and OCR Competition October 2018
The Migration Museum partnered with the OCR Exam Board to create a competition that gave GCSE students the opportunity to design an exhibition on the theme of migration. The initiative gave students a unique insight into migrants’ contribution to Britain and provided an opportunity to make the study of history more inclusive. An excellent example of a creative partnership project working across sectors to build cohesion and celebrate diversity.