
A selection of relevant JRF Findings. For more summaries
of JRF work,
visit the Findings section of our website.
tenant participation – a selection of JRF Findings |
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643 | The
relationship between social landlords and tenants’ organisations This research investigated how social landlords resource and regulate tenants’/residents’ organisations in their area. |
June 2003 |
HR248 | The
effectiveness of local service partnerships on disadvantaged estates This evaluation of demonstration projects in Burnley and Coventry concludes that local service partnerships don’t solve all problems but are an effective way of addressing some of the most pressing concerns of residents on disadvantaged estates. |
February 1998 |
070 | Neighbourhood
agreements in action: a case study of Foxwood, York This three-year evaluation of the development of a ‘neighbourhood agreement’ on a mixed tenure estate concludes that such agreements can effectively develop dialogue between residents and service providers, but residents may need continuing – if modest – support. |
October 2000 |
489 | Neighbourhood
images in Nottingham This study examines the effectiveness of previous regeneration initiatives; the role of informal social networks and community groups in regeneration partnerships; and the opportunities and difficulties faced by ethnic groups. |
April 1999 |
H167 | Community
involvement in estate regeneration partnerships There is wide agreement that the effective and lasting regeneration of disadvantaged housing estates can only be achieved in partnership with the residential community. This study considered how the process of partnership with community organisations unfolded in ten multi-sectoral initiatives in Scotland and England. |
February 1996 |
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regeneration– a selection of JRF Findings |
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413 | Engaging
faith communities in urban regeneration This study explores the present and potential contribution of faith communities and their members to regeneration and their relationship to official neighbourhood renewal programmes. |
April 2003 |
720 | Strengthening
community leaders in area regeneration This examination of the role and impact of community leaders involved in area regeneration partnerships concludes that central government and local authorities need to take practical steps to enhance the role of such leaders. |
July 2000 |
310 | Tackling
social exclusion at local level: Neighbourhood Management This review of experience so far, spells out the key themes that ’Neighbourhood Management’ needs to address and sums up the most promising ideas coming out of practice and research. |
March 2000 |
169 | Developing
effective Community Involvement Strategies Prepared at the request of the DETR, this paper shares research findings with bidders for SRB funds. |
March 1999 |
D10 | Key
steps to sustainable area regeneration This Foundations draws together the key conclusions from the Foundation’s Area Regeneration Programme, covering aspects of regeneration policy and practice from the national to the local. |
December 2000 |
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local councillors – a selection of JRF Findings |
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719 | The
representativeness of councillors This examination of why certain groups are under-represented on councils concludes that specific policies are needed if the recruitment and retention of a more diverse body of councillors are to be achieved. |
July 1999 |
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voluntary activity – a selection of JRF Findings |
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723 | Increasing
user involvement in voluntary organisations This action research project aims to support and evaluate increased user involvement in four voluntary organisations. |
July 2003 |
311 | The
role and future development of black and minority ethnic organisations This mapping exercise looks at the role of black and minority ethnic-led voluntary and community organisations in England and Wales. |
March 2001 |
580 | Critical
issues for voluntary action Using case studies, this research explores the complex environment in which voluntary organisations are working and the issues which influence them. |
May 2000 |
SP119 | The
impact of the contract culture on volunteers This research identifies important changes in the role of volunteers in service delivery agencies since the introduction of the contract culture, which have implications for the future recruitment of volunteers and for the management of the voluntary sector. |
July 1997 |
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engaging young people – a selection of JRF Findings |
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SP124 | An
evalution of ‘Citizen’s Service’ pilot schemes This evaluation concludes that any national volunteering scheme for young people would need to establish a clear relationship with the relevant parts of the benefit system and recognise that young people’s primary motivation in volunteering is often to gain experience which could help them find paid work. |
July 1997 |
N22 | Engaging
young people in giving and charity Using both qualitative and quantitative surveys, this research explores the views of a range of young people on getting involved with charity. |
November 2002 |
520 | Political
interest and engagement among young people This qualitative study analyses how young people visualise politics, the reasons why they appear to be uninterested in the political process and what steps might be taken to engage their attention. |
May 2000 |
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poor repair – a selection of JRF Findings |
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N10 | Housing
conditions in 2000 This update of earlier analysis, carried out in 1995, brings together national data on disrepair in UK housing. |
November 2000 |
H209 | The
state of UK housing This comprehensive review by Professor Philip Leather and Tanya Morrison of South Bank University brings together national data on disrepair in UK housing and reveals disturbing numbers of ‘unfit’ homes. |
April 1997 |
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right to buy – a selection of JRF Findings |
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D28 | Reviewing
the Right To Buy This study reviews the effect of the Right to Buy on the social rented sector since its introduction in 1980. |
December 1998 |
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community lettings – a selection of JRF Findings |
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123 | Implementing
a choice-based lettings system for social housing tenants An assessment of a choice-based lettings scheme for social housing tenants. |
January 2003 |
661 | New
approaches to social housing allocation This study assesses the two main approaches to the future of allocations to social housing: the drive to promote social balance and approaches based on giving more choice to individuals. |
June 2001 |
523 | Rebalancing
communities by mixing tenures on social housing estates This study found that social landlords were more involved in introducing mixed incomes into existing estates than had been expected. |
May 2003 |
H171 | Community
lettings in practice Allocations policies and practices, and their outcomes, are believed to contribute to social problems and management difficulties on housing estates. 'Community lettings' (which take into account factors other than acute housing need) have been introduced to address problems of difficult-to-let estates and to prevent similar problems on new developments. This is a study into their effectiveness. |
March 1996 |
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mixed communities – a selection of JRF Findings |
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523 | Rebalancing
communities by mixing tenures on social housing estates This study found that social landlords were more involved in introducing mixed incomes into existing estates than had been expected. |
May 2003 |
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study of the Bournville Village Trust – a selection of JRF Findings |
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733 | Neighbourhoods
that work This study looks at the Bournville Village Trust, examining what factors have made its neighbourhoods work well and what potential difficulties may exist. |
July 2003 |
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where should we build – a selection of JRF Findings |
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042 | Planning
gain and affordable housing This study examines how far effective planning conditions are being in increasing the provision of affordable housing. |
October 2002 |
N/A | Land
for housing: current practice and future options (Briefing)
This report aims to address the tensions inherent in current policy and suggest positive and proactive ways forward. |
March 2002 |
N41 | The
effectiveness of planning policies for affordable housing This interim study shows there is considerable variation in the interpretation of affordable housing policies across England and in the amount of affordable housing obtained. |
November 2001 |
H181 | New
housebuilding and the changing planning system According to this study, recent changes in the planning system may help to reconcile the growing concern for environmentally sustainable development with ensuring an adequate supply of housing to buy and rent. |
May 1996 |
551 | Obstacles
to the release of brownfield sites for redevelopment This project obtained the views of 230 people and organisations involved in the process, in order to identify what inhibits the release of brownfield land for redevelopment. |
May 2001 |
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shortage of homes – a selection of JRF Findings |
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820 | The
impact of migration on housing requirements This analysis concludes that housing pressures in the South of England, particularly in London, are likely to continue, even if there is an "urban renaissance" in the North and Midlands. |
August 2000 |
699 | Perceptions
of low demand for housing and the reality of housing need and demand This analysis finds that surpluses of unlettable and unsaleable houses are a local phenomenon and do not demonstrate an overall falling away of housing demand. |
June 1999 |
519 | The
problem of low housing demand in inner city areas This detailed study finds that the low demand for housing in some inner city areas is more to do with severe poverty and joblessness than the quality of housing. |
May 1999 |
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affordability of homes – a selection of JRF Findings |
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573 | Affordability
differences by area for working households buying their homes This analysis demonstrates the local difficulties working households face buying homes in different local authority areas. |
May 2003 |
042 | Planning
gain and affordable housing This study examines how far effective planning conditions are being in increasing the provision of affordable housing. |
October 2002 |
N41 | The
effectiveness of planning policies for affordable housing This interim study shows there is considerable variation in the interpretation of affordable housing policies across England and in the amount of affordable housing obtained. |
November 2001 |
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home zones – a selection of JRF Findings |
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D41 | Planning
and designing ‘home zones’ This work looks at residential streets designed to put people before vehicles and draws out lessons from recent experience in the UK and longer experience in continental Europe. |
December 2001 |
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