This research is a part of The Law Family Commission on Civil Society.


21 thinkers, activists, professionals, writers and academics across the public, private and social sectors were asked the same question: ‘How do we unleash the potential of civil society in the 2020s?’. The answers provided are as diverse as the essayists themselves. We have divided the essays in this collection into three themes:

  • Capital Ideas – The importance of properly valuing our country’s social capital
  • Civil Partners – Optimising outcomes across the private, public and social sectors
  • Unleashing Potential – Making the most of our civil society

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