Local Access Partnership
We co-design local action plans that blend research, service design, and lived experience. Each partnership includes community development, data insight, and targeted delivery so solutions stick.
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Why it matters
Collaborative action with councils, schools, and community groups to address the issues residents tell us matter most.
Impact so far
Our partnerships have supported 50 young people into employment or training and improved attendance across partner schools.
Impact in numbers
- Young people into work or training
- 50
- Local partners engaged
- 25+
- Policy recommendations adopted
- 8
Programme highlights
- Neighbourhood listening labs capturing resident insight
- Pilot projects tackling education, employment, and safety
- Capacity-building for grassroots partners to sustain the work
Partner with us
We collaborate with funders, delivery partners, and researchers who believe in community-led change. Share your challenge and we will explore how this programme can support your goals.
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