The Young Foundation - a centre for social innovation

Introducing the Young Foundation

We bring together insight, innovation and entrepreneurship to meet social needs, with a 55 year track record of success with ventures such as the Open University, Which?, the School for Social Entrepreneurs and Healthline (the precursor of NHS Direct).

Our Launchpad team creates innovative new organisations in health and education.

Our local innovation work includes practical projects involving neighbourhoods, wellbeing and the future of cities.

Our research covers changing needs, crime, social innovation, civility and belonging. We work locally around our base in east London, throughout the UK, as well as internationally.

Highlights

The birth of the relational state

From News | 9 March 2010 by Ginny Lee

Are we seeing a shift from a production or delivery state to a relational state? Geoff Mulgan, Director of the Young Foundation explores this question in his new think-piece.

Opening doors to apprenticeships

From Report | 8 February 2010 by Alison Harvie

Apprenticeships form one of the four main learning routes for young people aged 14-19, and will play a critical role in achieving 100 per cent participation under the Raising of the Participation Age from 2013. Significant numbers of young people, however, continue to experience barriers to accessing and succeeding in Apprenticeships.

Caring for your heart

From shop_item | 20 January 2010 by Ginny Lee

How important is your heart? You can explore this topic with Maslaha's new DVD.

The State of Happiness (January 2010)

From Report | 23 February 2010 by Ginny Lee

The State of Happiness is the new report from the Young Foundation and the IDeA.