About the Institute
Our aim is to rebuild civic society across the U.K. – developing positive and constructive initiatives targeted at overcoming the shared challenges and making the most of the opportunities available across our country.
The BCI recognises that modern British identity is multi-faceted and unique; many people identify with their town/village, local football club, county, nation and many other factors. The BCI wants to embrace this – demonstrating that localism can triumph alongside internationalism and above all, people in the U.K. can be proud of being Welsh/Scottish/English/Northern Irish AND British.
How we do it
Research, action, results
The British Civic Institute will focus on commissioning research papers to highlight areas of positive progress across the United Kingdom.
Some areas the BCI will provide insight into are mental health provision in the UK; how can we learn from how the NHS and mental health charities operate in the constituent parts of the UK so as to offer the best care. Homelessness is another key pillar of focus; learning from local authorities and the third sector in how homelessness, particularly amongst the young, can be addressed and where best practice lies. Another key area to embrace involves listening to the future; involving youth parliaments and young people in our research and forums to highlight the importance of the voluntary and charitable sectors.
Our process is:
Research – commission in depth, data driven research into British civil society
Action – engage with key stakeholders to promote the value of civic society across the UK
Results – enhance the value of our civic society to strengthen our communities and the Union