Policy spotlight 3: How investing in social capital builds cohesive communities

This is the third and final paper in Local Trust's policy spotlight series reviewing evidence to show that strong communities, with the power and resources to make key decisions on what is best for their areas, have the potential to create lasting change in their neighbourhoods.

This paper examines the vital connection between social capital and stronger communities and highlights how Big Local areas have brought their communities together through the support and creation of spaces, places, and activities.