Centre for Deliberation

We generate evidence to inform, engage with and transform complex social issues, drawing on the principles of deliberative democracy.

The Centre for Deliberation generates evidence that policy makers and citizens can use to inform, engage with and transform complex social issues. We do this by helping people and institutions have conversations with the right information, time and conditions to enable the public to play a more significant role in solving the biggest problems facing our society. The Centre works in the context of democratic innovation and draws on the principles of deliberative democracy to shape what we do and the impact it can have.

Additionally, the Centre for Deliberation co-hosts a regular seminar series to explore the expanding world of deliberative research. This series features guest speakers providing unique insights into the understanding of deliberation. The series discusses the theory and practice of deliberative research, its relationship to deliberative democracy and the impact it can have on citizens and policy. These seminars are designed to be informal, to provide an open space for networking and discussion, to listen and engage with likeminded professionals.

Engaging citizens on economic policy: what role can deliberative methods play?

Event 12 December 2023

Deliberative methods Centre for Deliberation Methodology and Innovation Hub Deliberate seminar series

More than our experiences: What enclave deliberation teaches us about researching those marginalised from power – and everyone else

Blog 7 November 2023

Housing Centre for Deliberation Methodology and Innovation Hub Deliberative methods Housing

Funding the UK’s Future Investments – a Citizens’ Jury

Aerial view of old terraced houses on back to back streets in the suburbs of a large UK city

Report 1 November 2023

Finance Centre for Deliberation Centre for Progressive Policy Deliberative research Taxation and spending Public spending

Pilgrimage Futures – a collaborative approach to understanding pilgrimage in the UK

sunrise over path through field of crops

Briefing paper 20 October 2023

Community Centre for Deliberation Religion and Belief

Our team

We develop evidence and deliver a range of projects, from large multi-year deliberative research programmes to fast-turnaround qualitative projects. Our portfolio includes recent projects on Brexit, the environment and gender. We approach our work with innovation, working in partnership and collaboration to maximise the reach of the work we can do and the difference it can make.