What works in community-led health & wellbeing in underserved communities

Community organisations are a key backbone of local life – they respond to needs, build connection, and strengthen the social fabric that underpins health and wellbeing. But understanding how and why this work makes a difference has always been a challenge.

Join us for this inspiring webinar, where we’ll share some of the emerging findings from an ambitious NIHR-funded, three-year study that brought together researchers, community partners, and people with lived experience. Using both realist and economic evaluation, the project uncovered what works, in what contexts, and how these insights can be applied in practice.

Professor Rachel Baker, Yunus Chair at Glasgow Caledonian University and Director of the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health will lead the webinar. Rachel is the lead for this Common Health Assets project, that is supported by a fantastic and interdiscplinary team across the university and voluntary, community social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

There is no cost to attending and you can book your place here

Why attend:

This research breaks new ground. While many case studies highlight individual successes, few studies have examined a large sample of organisations, over time, and across multiple communities.

If you’re interested in understanding and applying cutting-edge evidence on community-led health creation, this session is for you.

Who should attend:

This webinar will be of particular interest to:

• Community practitioners
• Commissioners
• Finance Directors
• Leaders of community organisations and networks
• NHS providers
• Public health specialists
• Researchers and academics
• Commissioners and funders of community-led initiatives
• Anyone passionate about understanding how community action transforms lives – for participants, volunteers, and whole neighbourhoods

Join us to:

• Hear what works – and how – in community-led health
• Learn from real-world examples of impact and sustainability
• Take away insights that can inform your work, funding, or policy decisions

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of community-led health and wellbeing

Learn more about Common Health Assets here.