Where’s the rigour on the ‘S’

Making space for community engagement

This report shares lessons and case studies from the Undisciplined Spaces project, working with King’s College London to support postgraduate community engagement.

Community participation in evidence-informed policymaking

This paper shares The Young Foundation’s learnings about the current and potential role of community participation in policymaking and evidence co-production.

Civic climate education: preparing places for a greener future

17 June 2026
10:00am – 11:30am

Join our panel debate to discuss how to equip people of all ages to shape a greener future

Student community engagement: meaningful impact for people and places

10 June 2026
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Join our panel debate to discuss how universities can ensure student-community engagement is meaningful and impactful.

AI in the charity sector: ‘How organisations can be both people-powered and tech-enabled’

AI is transforming the charity sector. How can organisations use technology effectively while keeping people and communities at the centre?

Creating truly inclusive communities

A transformative approach to inclusive communities across the WMCA region, uniting residents, local authorities, VCFSE organisations, businesses and policymakers to improve quality of life.

How can the UK adapt to multi-party politics? Lessons from Gorton and Denton 

The Gorton and Denton by-election signals a shift towards multi-party politics in the UK. What does this mean for communities, democracy, and local government?

For everyone, by everyone

Insights from the Community Knowledge Fund, an initiative supporting 24 community organisations to lead and participate in research and innovation across the UK.

Reinventing democracy: partnerships, participation and power

Trust in political systems is declining, but democracy must evolve. Our new CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, asks: What needs to change in the UK now?