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The Freedoms of Suburbia

From News | 10 November 2009

Paul Barker, a senior fellow at the Young Foundation, has released a book entitled The Freedoms of Suburbia.

How important is your heart? Maslaha seems to think its very important

From News | 2 December 2009

This new website presents faith and medical information to UK's Muslim communities.

We Are The People We've Been Waiting For

From News | 26 November 2009

Edge, an independent education foundation and a partner of the Young Foundation, has released a new film.

Studio Schools Trust

From News | 26 November 2009

First wave of Studio Schools funding is announced by Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.

Taking the lead: Youth leadership in theory and practice

From News | 24 November 2009

What is youth leadership? Why does it matter?

The Young Foundation in the news

From News | 10 December 2009

The Young Foundation has been highlighted in the media.

Young Adult Manifesto

From News | 2 December 2009

A radically different approach to young adults in the justice system is needed.

Public services and civil society working together - an initial think piece

From News | 18 November 2009

Highlighted in The Guardian and Liam Byrne MP's speech.

Natalia Chan is featured on Cities of Migration website

From News | 13 November 2009

Natalia Chan is interviewed for her work on Maslaha and her engagement with young people.

New UpRising website is now live!

From News | 7 December 2009

The newly revamped UpRising website is more interactive and more exciting than the previous one.

Wellbeing and Public Policy: Towards a better success

From News | 16 November 2009

Can wellbeing become the mainstream way to think about public policy and practice?

Social entrepreneurs in the NHS

From News | 7 October 2009

Our Social Entrepeneur in Residence programme, and its first appointment Eleanor Cappell, receive favourable focus in the Guardian Society section (7 Oct 2009).

Maslaha website is now live!

From News | 2 November 2009

The Maslaha website explores and gives practical information about Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

SEiR is highlighted in the British Medical Journal

From News | 10 November 2009

The Social Entrepreneur in Residence (SEiR) programme has been highlighted in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

David Cameron's 'The Big Society' speech

From News | 11 November 2009

David Cameron highlights the Young Foundation in his speech on 10 November 2009.

Social Enterprise Day

From News | 17 November 2009

Four new education ventures join the Young Foundation family.

Learning Launchpad fund open for business

From News | 8 October 2009

We're on the hunt for the best ideas in education in Britain.

YouCanKingston project featured in Design Week

YouCanKingston project featured in Design Week

From News | 18 August 2009

YouCanKingston is a project that aims to work with the community to bring lasting health service benefits to the Cambridge Road Estate in Kingston.

The Young Foundation's Recovery Network

From News | 16 November 2009

A group of pioneering authorities are finding new ways to spearhead innovation.

Dr Samantha Callan's visit

From News | 28 October 2009

Dr Samantha Callan, who is a key advisor to David Cameron, recently visited the Young Foundation offices.

Jacques Mizan is featured in World Health Design

From News | 28 October 2009

Jacques Mizan explores how design can shape health in a positive way.

The Youth of Today launches Reaching Out grants programme

From News | 28 October 2009

Half a million pounds is being made available to organisations offering leadership opportunities to young people.

The Forgotten Parent?

The Forgotten Parent?

From News | 7 September 2009

A new report launched by the Local Wellbeing Project, Parenting and wellbeing: knitting families together argues that parenting support often fails because it ignores the wellbeing of parents themselves.

Learning Launchpad's investees, Future First

From News | 26 October 2009

Learning Launchapd's investee, Future First, is profiled in the latest Department for Children, Schools and Families report.

 

 

 

Hyper-Local Websites

Hyper-Local Websites

From News | 19 August 2009

Do you use or run a website that has relevance to your local community?

Health Metrics

From News | 15 September 2009

How can we measure the impact the economic and social impact of service innovations? A new project commissioned by the Department of Health will be examining how such a valuation model can be used in the NHS.

Reinventing Europe through Social Innovation

From News | 15 October 2009

President Barroso of the European Commission has released a report and a call to action to advance social innovation in the EU.

Apprenticeship Pathfinder Project and Research launch

Apprenticeship Pathfinder Project and Research launch

From News | 10 July 2009

9 July was the House of Lords launch of the Apprenticeship Pathfinder Project, and the Research report Thinking about Apprenticeships.

Working Rite scoops a Centre for Social Justice award

Working Rite scoops a Centre for Social Justice award

From News | 30 July 2009

Big news for our Learning Launchpad investee Working Rite, who scooped a Centre for Social Justice award.

 

 

Grit: The skills for success and how they are grown

Grit: The skills for success and how they are grown

From News | 29 June 2009

Are we too soft on our children? asks a new Young Foundation book.

NHS Innovation Expo

NHS Innovation Expo

From News | 23 June 2009

"Social Enterprises are the ideal model to develop innovative methods of working" according to Health Launchpad ‘s Jacques Mizan

Interview with William Heath

Interview with William Heath

From News | 18 June 2009

Interview with William Heath, founder, MyDex and Fellow of the Young Foundation

UpRising visit to India

UpRising visit to India

From News | 16 June 2009

UpRising is currently in India working with a local village to plant high value cash crops. Follow their progress on the UpRising blog

Seeking enthusiastic young people aged 13-19

Seeking enthusiastic young people aged 13-19

From News | 16 June 2009

As part of The Youth of Today (formerly known as National Body for Youth Leadership) we are seeking young people to help us with the Youth Leadership Fund.

Caring Communities

From News | 11 June 2009

Mandeep Hothi comments on the potential increase in 'community building' during the current recession.

Launch of 'Breakthrough Cities' report in Prague

From News | 16 June 2009

'Breakthrough Cities': Launch of Young Foundation/British Council report on creativity and social innovation in cities in Prague, Czech Republic.

Fakers at Number 10 as Jobs Fund is announced

From News | 15 May 2009

Two participants in the Faking It project were invited to the Jobs Fund launch on Wednesday 13 May.

Young people advise MPs on how to fix politics - update

From News | 15 May 2009

Earlier this year participants on the UpRising leadership programme took part in an event to advise the Speaker's Conference.  The conference is now seeking your opinions.

Prime Minister highlights Studio Schools

From News | 6 May 2009

Speaking in south London on Monday 5 May 2009, Gordon Brown highlighted the innovative work of the Studio Schools Trust.

Graduates helped to gain experience at top small businesses

From News | 6 May 2009

Enternships, the online project which helps young graduates gain experience within entrepreneurial organisations has been launched.

Young Mayor expansion plan welcomed

From News | 1 May 2009

The Young Foundation has welcomed the announcement by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears of plans to expand young mayor schemes across the country.

The Youth of Today Leadership Fund open for applications

From News | 3 July 2009

A new funding opportunity through Launchpad - The Youth of Today Leadership Fund.

fixing the future

fixing the future

From News | 17 July 2009

A new manifesto and website have been launched called 'fixing the future' which calls for Europe to shift gear in its responses to recession.

Pioneering classes promote pupil wellbeing

From News | 30 April 2009

The Local Wellbeing Project reports on the short-term impact of the UK Resilience Programme. Preliminary findings suggests that the programme is having a positive impact on student wellbeing.

Empowering Young People

From News | 4 June 2009

Nicola Bacon, Local Projects Director, was the keynote speaker at a seminar on young people and mental health in Belfast in April.

Young Foundation given advisory role on innovation with SHAs

From News | 29 April 2009

A £220m fund to encourage innovation in the NHS has been announced by health minister Lord Darzi as part of the government's ‘Innovation for a Healthier Future' initiative with the Young Foundation acting as an advisor to the SHAs (Strategic Health Authorities).

Webinar: Maslaha, Muslims and Everyday life

From News | 28 April 2009

Maslaha was the featured subject of the second webinar in the Cities of Migration 2009 Learning Exchange Series, held on Wednesday April 29.

Norman Glass

From News | 29 June 2009

Norman Glass, a valued advisor at the Young Foundation, dies.

UpRising Year 2 Recruitment

From News | 3 June 2009

The successful UpRising programme is looking for talented, young individuals to apply for its leadership programme. Applicants will gain skills for a career, have the chance to make a difference, gain a better understanding of oneself, as well as feel a sense of achievement through working in local communities.

Have we become an uncivil society - and does it matter?

From News | 31 March 2009

Minister Liam Byrne MP, Francis Maude MP and Baroness Neuberger debated the subject of civility in 21st century Britain at a Young Foundation and AHRC event

Social Pioneers

From News | 23 March 2009

This Guardian supplement contains a number of articles from various Young Foundation experts

Government announces support for Studio Schools

From News | 10 March 2009

Studio Schools, a project created by the Young Foundation, has been given further funding to enhance the Studio Schools initiative.

UpRising applications open!

From News | 20 March 2009

Applications for participants to take part in the UpRising leadership programme for 2009/10 are now open.

Michael Young Prize 2009

From News | 12 March 2009

The 2009 prize was jointly awarded to Carol Grayson and Mark Reed.

UpRisers advise MPs on how to fix Parliament

From News | 11 March 2009

UpRisers advise Speaker's Conference on how Parliament can be more representative.

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The Youth of Today

From News | 27 February 2009

The Youth of Today is a youth led programme designed to create and offer opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills.

Fixing the future

Fixing the Future

From News | 20 February 2009

A Young Foundation working paper on innovating more effective responses to recession.

President Barroso discusses how to boost 'social innovation'

From News | 21 January 2009

The Young Foundation has been working with BEPA - the President of the European Commission's advisers - on how to integrate social innovation into the European Union's policies for R&D, regions and social policy. A very successful two day seminar earlier this week culminated in strong endorsement from President Barroso for Europe to do more'

Social Innovation wins backing of President Obama and Barroso

From News | 19 January 2009

Social innovation moves from the margins to the mainstream

Receding Tide: Understanding unmet needs in a harsher economic climate

From News | 14 January 2009

New report warns of invisible psychological damage of recession

UpRisers advise Prime Minister on knife crime

From News | 19 December 2008

UpRisers took part in an event with the Prime Minister to discuss what action should be taken to tackle the problem of knife crime.

Call for Reform of the Law Lords

From News | 18 December 2008

Sean Carey, Fellow of the Young Foundation calls for a reform of the Law Lords

Discovering London: creativity, change and social innovation in a world city

From News | 8 December 2008

A visit of 28 senior officials from Beijing Municipal Government has been organised by the Young Foundation

Reinventing Europe through innovation

From News | 5 November 2009

New report into European innovation policy - identifying current failures and establishing five propositions for the incoming European Commission.