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 2026
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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The Budget should be judged by whether it improves people’s lives
First published in The Yorkshire Post on 5th November 2026. The Chancellor said he wanted to give hard-pressed families some breathing space. But the real test of this Budget will be whether his spending-decisions improve people’s lives over the long-term. John Healey outlined measures to take the edge off council tax increases and winter fuel […]
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