Establishing Civic: Strategy and Practice

Establishing Civic: Strategy and Practice – Reflections and Recommendations from the NCIA Action Learning Programme – examines outcomes from the National Civic Impact Accelerator's Action Learning Programme, bringing together 14 university-led civic partnerships across England from 2023 to 2025.

Framed around the four pillars of Purpose, Process, People, and Place, the report provides a holistic approach for universities seeking to embed civic activity within their institutional mission.

This resource offers actionable recommendations for leaders, practitioners, partners, and policymakers – a roadmap for building resilient civic identities and achieving meaningful change.