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This research project identifies and measures some of the key drivers of creative industries' growth in local areas across the UK.
A report scoping how the value of arts, culture and heritage can be articulated and measured based on DCMS’s Culture and Heritage Capital approach
This report presents the findings of a process evaluation of the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)’s Mutuals Support Programme 2 (MSP2).
An independent study examining the role and potential of public service mutuals as a viable way of delivering public services.
This report analyses the size and characteristics of the social enterprise sector.
Analysis to assist the government in targeting efforts to unlock public service spend for maximum social value and to support the sustainability of the VCSE sectors.
A research report on volunteering and young people by the Institute for Community Studies, 2022.
A DCMS-commissioned qualitative research report exploring the relationship between loneliness and mental health across key life stages
A DCMS-commissioned research report on factors associated with loneliness in adults in England
This report outlines ways to strengthen cultural sector data to help ascertain its value and contribution to UK economy and society, enabling effective policy development.
Research conducted by Economic Insight and commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) into the current financial dynamics and economic pressures of the UK press sector.
Detailed analysis into the scale and proportion of UK public sector procurement conducted through Voluntary and Community organisations and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Provides an assessment of the current state of the literature valuing the services provided by culture and heritage assets.
Final report of an evaluation of the Community Radio Fund carried out by independent research consultancy Wavehill
Publication of a report into local volunteer activity during the COVID-19 pandemic
An interim introductory evaluation report of the Life Chances Fund’s Social Impact Bond projects on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
An evaluation exploring the set up and delivery of the Youth COVID-19 Support Fund.
Detailed findings of the scoping phase of the evaluation of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Funding Package
Signposting to the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF) Grantholder Learning Hub.
Final reports of the 50+ Volunteering Programme evaluation
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