Some stats on our inclination for involvement..

Capable Commmunities: Citizen-powered public services has found that 

1. 42% of people would attend a regular meeting with their neighbourhood police team
2. 18% would volunteer at a police station
3. 20% would be willing to commit to mentoring a child struggling in the education system
4. 46% said they were willing to keep an eye on an elderly neighbour 
5. 33% said they would regularly drive an elderly person to the shops
6. Over 90% however believe that the state should retain responsibility for delivering most key public services.