We tackle the issues people tell us they care about

Delivering programmes across three areas: improving our prospects; strengthening UK places; and supporting a greener, healthier planet

Prospects

We drive a fairer future through collaboration between communities, businesses and policymakers.

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Planet

We support policy change, action and local participation for a socially just transition to net zero.

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Place

We work in UK places, bringing people, businesses and influencers together for locally-led social, civic and political change

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Pushing Boundaries: a conference for community-driven research and innovation

Join UKRI and The Young Foundation, on 10 June 2025, as we bring together the pioneers who are transforming research and innovation through community-driven approaches.

The conference will explore how communities are reshaping what research and innovation can be. Together, we’ll explore how to push boundaries to create better opportunities for everyone to participate in research and innovation, and spark ideas for future collaboration.

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Innovation, collaboration and impact

We work with communities, organisations and institutions across diverse sectors to shape game-changing initiatives.

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Community research

We are a not-for-profit tackling societal issues with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach.

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Social innovation

Involving people from diverse sectors to shape game-changing initiatives.

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