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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Life in UK not improving for average person, official statistics show
New official figures show that life is not improving for the average person in the UK. Statistics produced by the ONS show that fewer people feel that they’re in good health than they did in 2020 and trust in government has fallen since the General Election. The UK headline measures of National Well-being publication also shows that while GDP per head has gone back to its pre-pandemic […]
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