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Involve

Involve is a UK charity at the intersection of research and practice in public participation. They work with governments, public institutions, and communities to design participation processes that actually influence decisions — as opposed to the tokenistic consultation that often passes for engagement.

Their work spans deliberative mini-publics (citizens' assemblies, juries), participatory budgeting, digital participation tools, and the policy frameworks needed to make participation systemic rather than ad hoc. They publish guides, case studies, and critical analysis that are useful both for practitioners running processes and for advocates making the case for better participation.

Involve occupies a thoughtful position in the field: supportive of participatory innovation but rigorous about the conditions under which it works and the ways it can be co-opted or superficialised.