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Communities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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