Research and resources
Research
Research snapshots
Want a quick overview?
These research snapshots summarise the key findings from each community research project, making it easy for anyone to dive right in.
If you want to learn more, we highly encourage you to reach out directly to the community research teams who designed and delivered the work.
You can also find links to the full research reports and the organisations' websites at the bottom of each snapshot.
Our spaces, our community
Exploring how shared community spaces contribute to community life in Weardale, understand how they are used and valued, and identify ways to strengthen inclusion, participation and future sustainability.
Rural transport and young people
Exploring how transport affects the lives of young people living in rural Teesdale and County Durham, and to ensure their experiences inform future transport planning and decision-making.
Heritage at heart
To explore how people understand, access and participate in heritage, cultural activity and community life in rural County Durham, with a particular focus on heritage as something lived and shared through creativity, intergenerational connection and community identity.
Relationships matter
To explore the impact of Time Together Teesdale's volunteer companionship scheme on loneliness, wellbeing, confidence, and community connection, and to identify learning for the future development of the service.
The resources you’ll need to start working on your community research project. These are:
Resources
