Renewal is a small, independent civic institute focused on how government actually works — not the politics around it.
We bring together people from policy, design, delivery, and public service to rebuild competence and fairness in the way Britain is governed.
National Purpose
Britain needs renewal — not another slogan, but a national effort to rebuild competence, fairness, and unity in public life.
The purpose of government is simple: to make life better for the people it serves.
That requires focus, honesty, and the ability to deliver on promises.
When government works, trust grows. When it fails, division follows.
Renewal’s mission is to restore competence to the heart of British government, fairness to the way it treats citizens, and unity to the way it holds the country together.
These are not abstract ideals but practical goals:
Competence means doing the basics properly and keeping promises.
Fairness means opportunity for those who work hard and protection for those who play by the rules.
Unity means every citizen and region feeling respected and valued.
Renewal believes good government is not about being bigger or smaller — it’s about being better.
We exist to show how government can work better — through clear standards, practical reform, and honest communication..
About us
Who we are
We’re not a think-tank or a campaign group.
Renewal works through collaboration: short, practical projects that define what good government looks like and how to deliver it.
Our work is guided by three principles:
Competence — focus on doing the basics well.
Fairness — reward contribution, protect opportunity.
Unity — help the country feel connected through effective, trusted institutions.
Renewal is run by a small founding team and a wider network of Fellows — reform-minded people from across public life who share the same aim: to make government work better for everyone.
How we work
Set clear standards
We define what good government looks like through the Renewal Standard — a practical framework for competence, fairness, and delivery.
Test and share what works
Our papers focus on policies and reforms that can be implemented in the real world — based on evidence, design, and results, not ideology.
Connect reformers
We bring together people from across politics, public service, and civil society to exchange ideas, test solutions, and build a culture of delivery.