The project so far

The project began in November 2009. This is some of the history of the project.

Click here (opens new window) to read the notes from the social capital network development workshop, 15 September 2009.

Presentation (opens new window) by Clive Miller, OPM, from 15 September 2009

Presentation (opens new window) by Martin Routledge, from 15 September 2009

For more idea of the project's context click here (opens new window) for Clive Miller's (OPM) paper on a proposed framework for the social capital project and here (opens new window) for a report by John O'Brien and David Towell which develops thinking around building sustainable and inclusive communities.

We are also working with academics from the London School of Economics and the Open University to review the evidence around the cost-effectiveness and benefits of community capacity-building initiatives.

We are hoping to develop a simple evaluative tool to help local authorities assess the costs and benefits of their initiatives on an ongoing basis.

If you would like to discuss with us how you could be part of the Learning Network, please contact us or share your views and experiences through our online Learning Community