The Civic Data Innovation Challenge Launch

How do we tackle the challenge of measuring Civic Strength in London together?

Hear from a range of speakers on the challenges and opportunities of collecting, measuring and sharing civic data across the capital. There will also be a chance to connect with others working in this space, learn more about the challenge and how to apply.

Breakfast and refreshments will be provided and you can find a list of speakers below:

• Theo Blackwell, Chief Digital Officer, Greater London Authority (GLA)
• Professor Lasana Harris, Professor of Social Neuroscience, University College London (UCL)
• Joseph Leach, Insights & Delivery Lead, Lewisham Council

About the Challenge

Building on the London Civic Strength Index (CSI) the Civic Data Innovation Challenge invites passionate people and organisations with great ideas to tackle some of the biggest data challenges in the social sector.

Through the challenge, funding and a programme of support will be provided to support applicants to test innovative approaches to measuring civic strength. This will bolster the evidence base that underpins the index and strengthen our understanding and approaches to civic data in London more broadly.

About the Civic Strength Index

The Civic Strength Index was published in October 2021 and sets out a definition, framework and approach to measuring the distribution of Civic Strength across London.

The index provides a new lens for communities, policy makers and funders to understand the strengths of communities and how best to build on these. However, the Index also identified a number of data gaps impacting our ability to measure Civic Strength in London robustly. Currently there are several gaps in the data, including data that is not:

• Public;
• London-wide.
• Robust; and/or
• Created yet.

This challenge will support new ways of addressing these gaps and support the index’s development.