Report Launch: The Social Value of Snapchat.
6th November 2025
Young people in the UK are facing a social connection crisis.According to the ONS (Aug 25), 1 in 10 people aged 16–29 say they “often or always” feel lonely —... Read more
Webinar: Young People & Loneliness in the Digital Age
22nd October 2025
This webinar was hosted on The Tackling Loneliness Hub as part of their 'Social Infrastructure & the Built Environment - Building Connection for All' series which includes sessions on 'Inclusive... Read more
VCSEP Report: Riots to Resilience
4th August 2025
Between 30 July and 5 August 2024, the UK experienced a wave of riots, protests, and civil unrest following a mass stabbing in Southport that tragically killed three children. False... Read more
Connected by Cause: Reflections on Loneliness Awareness Week and Beyond
30th June 2025
By Aba Amihyia At the Tackling Loneliness Hub and Neighbourly Lab, we often talk about the importance of social connection - not just for the communities we serve, but for... Read more
Webinar: Parent Journeys & Engagement with Early Years Services
26th June 2025
This webinar, held by Marnie Freeman was designed for anyone working in family hubs, early years services, or parent engagement roles. Slides to accompany the webinar. This session will introduce... Read more
Building London Planning Awards: ‘Social Value & Community Engagement’ Nomination for our partner Hadley Property Group.
27th May 2025
Congratulations to Hadley Property Group! Finalists for the 21st Annual Building London Planning Awards have been announced and our partners Hadley Property Group have been shortlisted for the BLPA Social Values and Community Engagement... Read more
Download our new tool: Improving tenant satisfaction by working more effectively with communities
23rd April 2025
In 2025, the context of delivering social housing is extremely challenging. Demands for the services are increasing with more and more people at risk of homelessness. In fact, recent analysis... Read more
Revealing Social Capital
24th March 2025
New research reveals that friendships across socioeconomic lines have a powerful relationship with future earnings and social mobility.The groundbreaking study funded by the Nuffield Foundation, analysed 6 billion friendships in... Read more
How can our everyday ‘bumping-in’ places be a distributor for preventive social prescribing’?
18th March 2025
By Annette Holman “No-one from the public sector has visited my store in the past 40 years.” This is what one business owner told me when I visited his family... Read more
Adult Social Care EDI Research
17th March 2025
Compassionate Care Matters: Neighbourly Lab’s Insight into Enhancing Adult Social Care for Diverse Communities. By Jake Preston “The carers always make time to comb my hair back in the way... Read more
Project Updates | Shops
28th February 2025
By Annette Holman Over the past 18 months Neighbourly Lab have been busy testing concepts around our National Lottery Funded Programme of Unlocking Social Opportunity in Shops. We set out... Read more
Raising the Nation Play Commission Interim Report
28th February 2025
The Raising the Nation Play Commission Interim Report, published by The Centre for Young Lives, marks a significant step in a national effort to promote play for children and families... Read more
Exploring the Power of Green Spaces for Wellbeing
28th February 2025
By Rebecca Nichols This month, Rebecca Nichols, our Junior Researcher, had the opportunity to attend a webinar hosted by the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP), where key findings from... Read more
Riots to Resilience – Five Ways to Turn Lessons into Action.
20th February 2025
In partnership with the VCS Emergencies Partnership, we have created this report which shares powerful stories and insights from voluntary, community, and statutory sector partners who supported communities affected by... Read more
‘Making Sense of Belonging’ Report GLA Civic Data Innovation Challenge.
4th February 2025
'Analysis and measurement-making for Local Area Belonging in London.' Funded by Impact on Urban Health (IUH) & the Greater London Authority (GLA), Neighbourly Lab embarked on a research project to... Read more
Creating a Community Space at Asda Small Heath: A Journey of Discovery
3rd February 2025
By Rickie Josen and Annette Holman As part of our work on ‘Unlocking Social Opportunities in Shops’ we worked with Asda in Small Heath, Birmingham transforming the former opticians in... Read more
Outdoor pop-up projects can help us play together, but can we get everyone to join in?
31st January 2025
By Marnie Freeman We know that when a resource is less available, due to limited quantity or time, we tend to see it as more valuable. That’s why, when fun... Read more
A new era for Neighbourly lab
31st January 2025
It is hard to believe that Neighbourly Lab will be five years old in the Spring. Our first half decade has been a time of much researching, training, trialling, innovating,... Read more
The New Tackling Loneliness Hub Advisors
30th January 2025
We’re delighted to announce the new group of advisors for the Tackling Loneliness Hub! As part of our ongoing work developing the hub, we've appointed a new group of advisors... Read more
Brews, Biscuits & Blether: Bringing Community to Life in Supermarkets.
13th November 2024
At Neighbourly Lab, we love exploring the science of connection. Every day, every place at any time, there is an opportunity to connect. To become just a little closer to... Read more
Report: Building Community Resilience Through Engaging Neighbourhood Networks
15th March 2024
In partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA) City Resilience Team, Neighbourly Lab explored how Neighbourhood Networks are strengthening community resilience and responding to emergencies across London. These small, hyperlocal... Read more