We are an independent foundation with a mission to create a society where everyone can thrive. We work to improve collective wellbeing in the UK by influencing public policy and practice.
What is collective wellbeing?
Social wellbeing
We all have the support and services we need to thrive.
Economic wellbeing
We all have a decent minimum living standard.
Environmental wellbeing
We all live within the planet’s natural resources.
Democratic wellbeing
We all have a voice in decisions that affect us.
Programme
Life in the UK 2024
Carnegie UK’s Life in the UK index measures collective wellbeing across the UK. It is based on what people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us about their lives.
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“Aye, he thinks he’s Andrew Carnegie”
It was announced yesterday that Bill Gates is to give away 99% of his wealth to good causes over the next 20 years, and that his Foundation will then close. Reading that he was partly inspired by the words of Andrew Carnegie came on the back of an amazing week for all the Carnegie Foundations […]
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