In 2010, the Carnegie UK Trust launched MAKING GOOD SOCIETY, the final report of the independent Commission of Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society.

Hundreds of people across the UK and Ireland contributed to the Commission's work.

MAKING GOOD SOCIETY identifies the most pressing issues facing civil society in the 21st Century.

In this animation, we look at what is meant by representative democracy – and how civil society can drive change to make sure the voices of people and communities are heard.