A Scottish Government  report provides a brief overview of what is known about the impact of community engagement and empowerment activity within the context of regeneration.

• Much of the evidence is based on qualitative case study research and the views and experiences of those involved in regeneration programmes, rather than a more comprehensive look at the experiences and motivations of those not involved.
• There is a need for higher quality evidence to more effectively determine the impact of community engagement, from both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Organisations need to be clearer and more explicit about what they hope to achieve through community engagement activity.
• The process of engaging the community is vital in determining the outcomes that will be achieved.