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‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’

Blog 2 April 2025

After a childhood fearing nuclear war and early adult years as a ‘city prepper’, our CEO now calls for ‘whole society’ preparedness and greater recognition of community responders. 

Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning

News 2 April 2025

Our CEO says ‘neighbours are more supportive than government’ when crisis hits.

Community, not catastrophe

Publication 2 April 2025

When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.

‘We face challenging times – but the solutions are available to us all’

Blog 29 January 2025

As we launch into a turbulent and troubled 2025, our CEO Helen Goulden says The Young Foundation’s vision for a better-connected and fairer society is as vital as ever.

‘A movement of hope, a movement of neighbours’

Blog 24 January 2025

When communities feel powerless, apathy breeds. Al Mathers, Leonie Taylor and Jack Layton call for greater resources and time to ensure people can have ongoing, active roles in shaping their homes and neighbourhoods.

South Ham and Buckskin

Impact story 24 January 2025

A community-led research project in South Ham and Buckskin gathered insights into local residents’ experiences and priorities for change. Read about the programme and the positive impact it continues to have for to local people.

£10m project will build stronger communities across the UK

News 10 December 2024

New £10m C4 Centre, led by Sheffield Hallam University, will strengthen community leadership and build a more connected UK.

Heritage organisations drive ‘meaningful and sustainable’ change

News 5 December 2024

As our Heritage Innovation Fund partnership moves into its third phase, organisations across the UK continue to innovate creative new ways of working. 

Leading Luton

Project 11 October 2024

Our action learning programme will recruit its second cohort in September 2025, helping to reimagine and redefine community leadership for social justice in Luton. 

‘A bright future for community energy?’

Blog 13 August 2024

With time, investment, and a commitment to community engagement, Great British Energy could be a local as well as a national success story, says Jacob Coburn.

Rewriting the rulebook

Publication 9 July 2024

This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government.

‘The infrastructure of opportunity’

Blog 5 July 2024

Responding to Keir Starmer’s first speech as Prime Minister, Helen Goulden says government must work collaboratively towards a productive, caring and just society.