The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics in 2012 mark a monumental year for Britain, and complement our work on the social and cultural heritage of civil society. From grassroots groups to embedded institutions, civic association maintains a central role in cultivating an engaged and connected society.
Within this workstream we will explore the use of community assets and cultural hubs for wider social and public good, the importance of the family and other social institutions in cultivating values and citizenship, and the social action and ethically instructive role of faith and other civic groups. Our work on British constitution will examine how the House of Lords can best reflect the diversity of British civil society and the value of the monarchy as an institution alongside others for citizens today. These projects all enforce that social capital as an engine of progress as much as economic capital, outline principles to empowering individuals and communities, and emphasise quality of life and human relationships as key to the progression of a social common good.
ResPublica project exploring the role and value of the established Church
New project from our British Civic Life workstream
A joint venture from ResPublica and National Council for Voluntary Youth Services
A ResPublica Project launching Spring 2012
New collection of essays from ResPublica's British Civic Life workstream
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