Research has revealed the critical role of investment to address the “double disadvantage” faced by the communities with low levels of social capital and high levels of economic deprivation. These neighbourhoods experience worse outcomes across a range of indicators compared to deprived areas with strong social infrastructure.
Through no fault of their own, residents do not benefit from the networks and infrastructure that support resilience and mobilisation. The cycle of disadvantage is perpetuated as these areas are less likely to attract grant and charitable funding in turn.
The APPG for ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods concluded its inquiry into levelling up policy in October 2023. This report explores the specific challenges by the communities experiencing the highest levels of economic deprivation and lowest levels of social infrastructure and sets out a roadmap for regenerating these doubly disadvantaged communities.
