We’ve provided some links to some of the data and data sources we’ve used to help us get a better understanding of the area in which we’re working on this page. If you think we should add a link here let us know by using #ChapelStreetBiz on Twitter, call us on 0161 278 2519 or email info@chapelstreet.org.
English indices of deprivation and DCLGapps
As well as looking at raw data, and of course collecting our own, we looked at a lot of literature to help us better understand how we could provide support to individuals, businesses and community groups in this particular area of Salford. Some of the work that helped us shape our activities is listed below.
How cities can connect people in poverty with jobs, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Economies of Deprived Neighbourhoods
Various New Economy publications
Talent, opportunity, and engagement are essential to successful cities
Five cities, 55 projects: Mapping ‘good’ local economics in the UK
Overcoming deprivation and disconnection in UK cities
Some of the data we’ve collected throughout the course of this project includes:
SME survival rates
We’re happy to share anonymised versions of this data on a case-by-case basis – contact jonmonk@thebusinessgroup.org for further details.