Policy Papers
The Foundation's Policy Papers present the findings of our research and other projects, and offer an in-depth yet accessible look at contemporary social and economic issues.
Helping people into jobs: issues for discussion in Caerphilly
Policy Paper 15, October 2007,
by Victoria Winckler 48pp, English
ISBN 978-1-904767-27-5
 | This study looks at economic inactivity in Caerphilly in the light of proposed reforms to welfare to work programmes. It concludes that consideration needs to be given to help for older people, improving access to welfare to work support, and addressing concentrations of worklessness. |
Accessibility for All - Public Transport and Social Inclusion in Wales
Policy Paper 14, July 2007,
by Victoria Winckler 22pp, English and Cymraeg
 | Inability to access services and facilities is now recognised to be a central part of social exclusion. Whilst this is increasingly recognised in policy, accessibility is still far from reality on the ground. This report outlines ways in which accessibility in Wales might be improved. |
Caring and working? A Welsh case study
Policy Paper 13, June 2007,
by Victoria Winckler 41 pp, English
 | This study explores the connection between unpaid care and employment, through interviews with 16 carers in Neath Port Talbot. It concludes that much more needs to be done to provide carers with the support they need to get or stay in paid employment, if they so wish. |
Making the most of a smoke-free Wales
Policy Paper 12, February 2007,
by Victoria Winckler 28 pp English, 32 pp Cymraeg
 | On 2nd April 2007 Wales banned smoking in public places and workplaces. This report explores whether institutions were ready to make sure the ban is a success in protecting people from the effects of second -hand smoke and enouraging smokers to quit. |
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Measuring Up: Progress towards equality for women in Wales
Policy Paper 11, December 2006
by Victoria Winckler, 19pp, English and Cymraeg
 | This report defines eleven key indicators of progress towards equality and then assess how much change there has been over the last 20 years. It finds that in some areas there have been great strides forward but in others - notably fear of crime - there has been little change. |
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Dreaming of £250 a week: a scoping study of in-work poverty in Wales
Policy Paper 10, October 2006
by Peter Kenway and Victoria Winckler 43pp English
 | The paper reviews the statistical evidence on the growth of in-work poverty in Wales, and concludes that low pay and the hours worked by households is critically important to shaping whether or not a household lives in poverty. Factors such as above or below expected housing costs also play a role in determinig whether or not a household has a poverty income. The report also sets out the views of 12 low paid workers interviewed as part of the project. |
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Active Lives: Physical Activity in Disadvantaged Communities
Summary and Policy Paper 9, July 2006
by Simon Williams, 45pp English
| This paper draws upon earlier research to assess the main barriers to physical activity, including: socio-economic status, gender, ageing, lack of time and work commitments etc. This is complemented by interviews with a wide range of stakeholders including health service providers, community organisations, individuals and local authorities. |
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Social justice in the economy and employment
Policy Paper 8, January 2006
by Victoria Winckler 18pp English
 | The paper contends that while social justice is a key aim of the Welsh Assembly Government, public policy in the fields of the economy and employment has been focussed mainly on increasing GDP. To address this ‘social justice deficit’, it recommends that the three main social justice goals of full employment, ending poverty pay and recognition and respect in work, should be at the heart of public policy. |
Structural Funding in Wales – the next steps
Policy Paper 7, May 2005
by Victoria Winckler
 | The paper examines future funding for Wales after 2006. The research found that there was strong support for a more considered approach to the preparation of the next programme – one which is based on evidence of what works rather than a shopping list for funding. Lessons from current and past programmes need to be taken on board, along with improved delivery on the ground |
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