The English Community Needs Index (CNI) is a national measure of community and social infrastructure, assessing local areas based on civic assets, local engagement and connectedness. It helps identify areas with the weakest community support structures, guiding policymakers and organisations in targeting investment and support.
CNI, Community Needs Index
Developed by OCSI, in partnership with Local Trust, the CNI is a key tool for assessing place-based inequalities, social capital and community resilience. It informs decision-making for funding allocations, particularly in under-resourced areas.
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) provides an updated view of…
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The English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (IoD 2025) have now been published…
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The English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (IoD 2025) have now been published…
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