The State of Us: Community strength and cohesion in the UK

‘The State of Us’ is a joint report by the Belong Network and independent thinktank British Future, offering an authoritative picture of cohesion and community strength in the UK. The report is a foundational input to the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion launched in summer 2025.

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The State of Us: Community strength and cohesion in the UK

July 2025

Author: Jake Puddle, Jill Rutter & Heather Rolfe

‘The State of Us’ is a joint report by the Belong Network and independent thinktank British Future, offering an authoritative picture of cohesion and community strength in the UK. The report is a foundational input to the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion launched in summer 2025.