Briefing Paper | The State of Our Social Fabric

30 September, 2020

Please note: Posts published before 2026 may reference our former name, the Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN)

This paper, published by Onward, is the culmination of two years’ research with
communities across the UK. It explores the social fabric of places in the UK and makes
some recommendations for policy-makers on how to support social fabric in local
areas.

Read the full briefing paper here: The State of Our Social Fabric

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