The partner organisations

Involve are public participation specialists; bringing institutions, communities and citizens together to accelerate innovation, understanding discussion and change. It delivers public participation processes and undertakes research and policy analysis into what works in participation.

The Institute for Volunteering Research is an initiative of Volunteering England. It aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering in a way that is relevant to practitioners and policy makers.

NCVO is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England. Its research team conducts research on generic issues of importance to the voluntary and community sector, including citizen engagement and voluntary action.