Brent is a dynamic and diverse borough in London, UK, yet it faces complex challenges like health disparities, housing shortages, and educational gaps. The council’s mission is to ensure that every resident has access to the services and opportunities they need to thrive. However, traditional approaches to service delivery have their limitations, often lacking the precision needed to tackle the root causes of these issues.
The Social Progress Index® is Brent Council's response to this challenge. It was developed to provide a clear, evidence-based picture of how well communities across the borough are performing on the key social indicators that matter most, such as education, health, safety, and opportunity. The purpose of the Social Progress Index is to ensure that every decision made by the council is informed by data, enabling smarter, more targeted interventions that truly meet the needs of our residents.
Brent Council partnered with Impera Analytics, a leader in “data-for-good” solutions, to develop a tailored Social Progress Index® model for the borough. This collaboration focused on creating a multi-layered data model that captures the key social outcomes at a ward level.
The action plan was clear:
By creating a centralized tool for data analysis and insights, Brent is aligning the SPI with its borough plan, ensuring that every initiative is measurable and can be adjusted based on real-time data.
Though the Social Progress Index is still in its early stages, the impact is already evident. Brent Council now has the ability to make more informed decisions, identifying areas where interventions can be most effective. Over the next several months, the SPI will continue to evolve, helping the council:
Looking ahead, the SPI will not only support long-term social progress in Brent but also set a new standard for how local authorities can use data to create meaningful change. By bringing together purpose, action, and impact, the SPI is transforming Brent into a borough where every resident can thrive.
Interested in learning more about our work in the UK? Impera Analytics, an initiative from the Social Progress Imperative, is a data analytics company with a social purpose dedicated to advance social progress in the UK.
Contact Impera Analytics if you want to create an SPI in the UK, or contact us to create a customized data insights tool for your community.
Written by Impera Analytics
Brent is a dynamic and diverse borough in London, UK, yet it faces complex challenges like health disparities, housing shortages, and educational gaps. The council’s mission is to ensure that every resident has access to the services and opportunities they need to thrive. However, traditional approaches to service delivery have their limitations, often lacking the precision needed to tackle the root causes of these issues.
The Social Progress Index® is Brent Council's response to this challenge. It was developed to provide a clear, evidence-based picture of how well communities across the borough are performing on the key social indicators that matter most, such as education, health, safety, and opportunity. The purpose of the Social Progress Index is to ensure that every decision made by the council is informed by data, enabling smarter, more targeted interventions that truly meet the needs of our residents.
Brent Council partnered with Impera Analytics, a leader in “data-for-good” solutions, to develop a tailored Social Progress Index® model for the borough. This collaboration focused on creating a multi-layered data model that captures the key social outcomes at a ward level.
The action plan was clear:
By creating a centralized tool for data analysis and insights, Brent is aligning the SPI with its borough plan, ensuring that every initiative is measurable and can be adjusted based on real-time data.
Though the Social Progress Index is still in its early stages, the impact is already evident. Brent Council now has the ability to make more informed decisions, identifying areas where interventions can be most effective. Over the next several months, the SPI will continue to evolve, helping the council:
Looking ahead, the SPI will not only support long-term social progress in Brent but also set a new standard for how local authorities can use data to create meaningful change. By bringing together purpose, action, and impact, the SPI is transforming Brent into a borough where every resident can thrive.
Interested in learning more about our work in the UK? Impera Analytics, an initiative from the Social Progress Imperative, is a data analytics company with a social purpose dedicated to advance social progress in the UK.
Contact Impera Analytics if you want to create an SPI in the UK, or contact us to create a customized data insights tool for your community.
Written by Impera Analytics
.png)
.jpg)
