Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

How the Tree Production Innovation Fund supported Rhizocore Technologies to develop locally adapted mycorrhizal fungi pellets to enhance tree growth, resilience and soil carbon capture.

Supporting the fishing industry in removing litter from the sea while promoting sustainable waste management practices.

A development loan from Homes England helped EDG to convert a derelict vacant office building to create 37 apartments for first-time buyers and key workers in central Coventry.

Watch our film to see how Homes England has supported a new SME developer to deliver a scheme of starter homes in West Bromwich.

A development loan from Homes England helped newly-established housebuilder Sky-House Co to grow its business

Watch our film to find out how our funding helped a regional housebuilder to deliver an outstanding waterfront scheme.

A development loan from Homes England helped The PG Group transform a derelict site in Bristol into a vibrant new neighbourhood

Watch our film to see how Homes England has supported a regional house builder to significantly grow their housing output.

How Homes England supported an ambitious developer based in Kent.

A woodland management case study demonstrating how traditional craftsmanship and sustainable forestry practices work hand in hand to bring ash trees to market.

The DfT needed to understand data flows within cargo shipments to identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.

Wetlands can act as natural buffers to reduce wave energy.

How adaptive planning approaches are being used to prepare the Thames Estuary for rising sea levels and changing river flows.

The UK’s Flood Hydrology Roadmap is designed to safeguard communities, infrastructure, and natural environments from the escalating risks of flooding.

Sustainable flood memory emphasises the importance of remembering and learning from past flood events to enhance community resilience and adaptive strategies.

Flooding is a growing environmental threat across the UK, but not all communities experience its impacts equally.

The Levee Safety Partnership brings together experts from 3 countries to focus on emerging challenges and opportunities in flood defence infrastructure assets.

Research provided vital information for planners, developers, and flood risk management authorities to prepare for future flooding scenarios. 

This research was applied to give the government, flood risk management authorities and the insurance industry a better understanding of risk.

Research supported authorities to work with communities when planning to reduce flood and coastal erosion risks.

Flood forecasting with the open-source flood modelling tool High-Performance Integrated Hydrodynamic Modelling System (HiPIMS)

Evidence base on natural flood management is supporting investment decisions and informing which measures to use.

Including the impact of floods on people’s mental health for the first time.

Using the Coastal Modelling Environment tool to change how the UK manages coastal risks.

Advai, an AI focussed SME, is leading the way in military and commercial AI safety.

Delivering innovative conservation projects to protect Studland Bay’s vital seagrass habitat while working closely with the local community and water users.

Meet Keiron Ringwood who is among the one in nine fast streamers in 2024 who joined the accelerated development scheme from within the Civil Service.

Ireby Green Farm used their England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) funding to invest in trees for a more sustainable future.

The Social Security and Child Support (SSCS) tribunal handles appeals when people disagree with decisions about their benefits or child support, made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (H…

Every year, thousands of people and businesses need to recover money they're owed through the county courts. They do this through making civil money claims, which help to ensure access to justice and promote economic sta…

Employment Tribunals play a vital role in the UK justice system, resolving disputes between employers and employees.

The First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum service handles approximately 50,000 appeals every year.

While judges decide when to schedule and list court and tribunal hearings, HMCTS puts the administrative and logistical arrangements in place to facilitate them.

The Single Justice Procedure (SJP) was introduced by the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015.

Probate is the legal right to handle someone's estate after they die.

Common Platform is a bespoke digital case management system, designed and developed by HMCTS, for the Crown and magistrates’ courts in England and Wales.

Our Courts and Tribunals Service Centres (CTSCs) were established as part of the HMCTS Reform Programme, to centralise the administration of cases for multiple digital services.

Getting divorced is a significant life event that affects thousands of people each year in England and Wales.

‘It was spot on… I’m really grateful’

Times have changed for the better for Civil Service returner Sarah Watkins.

The Woodland Trust used the Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Fund to explore how developing the local wood economy can support woodland management.

Read about the 150 hectare woodland creation project on the Lowther Estate, which will increase access to woodlands for local communities and support wildlife.

Blenheim Estate planted 270,000 trees to improve biodiversity, water quality and public access, as well as generate income through timber production.

Find out how the farm expanded expanded woodland to create a species-rich habitat, reduce farm pollution and benefit the farm business.

Read how the National Forest's community groups support sustainable woodland management, improve health and wellbeing, enhance woodland access, and support wildlife.

How City of London saved hours of manual labour by using a Digital Planning automation.

The University of Aberdeen has developed a state-of-the-art underwater holographic camera with DASA support, enabling rapid real-time analysis of marine life in impressive detail

Read how More Trees community tree nursery in Bath and North East Somerset used funds from the Tree Production Capital Grant (TPCG).

Yeomadon Farm used their England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) funding to improve the landscape for business and recreation.

Find out how Grascott Farm diversified their business to generate income through timber, biomass, wood products and recreation.