CSY wants to strengthen its evidence base to ensure it properly understands the intersections between the many networks of factors that empower individuals to better engage and participate in civil society taking into account inclusion and equality of access to services, work and volunteering opportunities.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham
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Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham
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Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Nottingham Trent University
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