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.
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Life in the UK 2025
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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Deliberative democracy in action: Lessons for policymakers
Throughout Carnegie UK’s Engaging Democracy programme, a consistent message emerged from our polling, roundtables and wider engagement with policymakers; they want to know what these processes look like in practice, whether they work and what difference they can make. The case studies below respond to that challenge. They show how deliberative approaches have helped institutions […]
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