Policy and Research Reports

The Foundation's policy and research reports present the findings of our research and other projects, and offer an in-depth yet accessible look at contemporary social and economic issues.

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Equality Issues in Wales: A research review

An EHRC report edited by Victoria Winckler, Director, Bevan Foundation

This provides the first comprehensive review of research and statistics which relate specifically to Wales by race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation and religion.

You can Download a PDF copy of this report from the EHRC website
                                                                                                     

Filipinos in Neath Port Talbot

A small scale study of the experiences of Filipino migrant workers in Neath Port Talbot.

Filipinos in Neath Port Talbot (213kb PDF.) English

                                                                                                                             

Helping People into Jobs: issues for discussion in Merthyr Tydfil

Policy Paper 16, July 2008, by Victoria Winckler 
ISBN 978-1-904767-30-5

This reportlooks at economic inactivity in Merthyr Tydfil, in the light of the serious health problems the area also faces.
Helping People into Jobs (187 kb Pdf.) English

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My job, my future: young workers' attitudes to flexicurity in a cohesion region

by The Bevan Foundation, May 2008

 

This report looks at the idea of flexicurity - a European idea in which greater labour market flexibility is combined with more welfare security, in the context of west Wales and the Valleys. Based on interviews with 37 young people and responses to internet surveys and forums.

You can download the report in one of the following formats:

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Equality and Trades Unions in Wales

Wales TUC Equal at Work Project, by The Bevan Foundation, May 2008

This report looks at the ways in which trades unions in Wales are approaching equality, in terms of their structures, policies and actions on the ground. Based on interviews with a sample of unions.

Summary: Equality and trade unions in Wales (552kb PDF.) English
Summary: Equality and trade unions in Wales (PDF) Welsh                                     Equality and trade unions in Wales (PDF) Full Report in English

Visit the Equal at Work project website for more information - http://www.equalatwork.org/

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Children in severe poverty in Wales - an agenda for action

by Save the Children and the Bevan Foundation

This report identifies the numbers of children in Wales living in severe poverty and the characteristics of the households they live in, and then considers what more needs to be done to ensure the Welsh Assembly and UK governments meet their targets of eradicating child poverty in a generation. 

Summary: Children in Severe Poverty in Wales (1mb Pdf.)  English                      Summary: Children in Severe Poverty in Wales (1mb Pdf.)  Cymraeg

Full Report: Children in Severe Poverty in Wales (0.5mb Pdf.) English                            Full Report: Children in Severe Poverty in Wales (0.5mb Pdf.) Cymraeg

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Helping People into jobs: issues for discussion in Caerphilly

 

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.

Helping People into jobs (463kb Pdf.) English

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Accessibility for All - Public Transport and Social Inclusion in Wales

Policy Paper 14, July 2007, by Victoria Winckler

 

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. 

Accessibility for all (1.4mb Pdf.) English

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Caring and working? A Welsh case study

Policy Paper 13, June 2007, by Victoria Winckler

 

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.

Caring and Working? (219kb Pdf.) English

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Making the most of a smoke-free Wales

Policy Paper 12, February 2007, by Victoria Winckler

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.

Making the most of a smoke-free Wales(596kb Pdf.) English                                  Making the most of a smoke-free Wales (596kb Pdf.) Cymraeg

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Measuring Up: Progress towards equality for women in Wales

Policy Paper 11, December 2006,  by Victoria Winckler

 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.

Measuring Up (257kb Pdf.) English                                                                  Measuring Up (257kb Pdf.) Cymraeg

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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

 

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.

Dreaming of £250 a week (607kb Pdf.) English
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Active Lives: Physical Activity in Disadvantaged Communities

Policy Paper 9, July 2006, by Simon Williams

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.

Summary: Active Lives (487kb Pdf.) English                                                               Full report: Active Lives (356kb Pdf.) English

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Social justice in the economy and employment

Policy Paper 8, January 2006, by Victoria Winckler

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.

Social Justice in the economy and employment (313kb Pdf.) English

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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


Structural Funding in Wales (869kb Pdf.) English

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