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‘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

An opportunity for Luton residents to take part in a new action learning programme that will help re-imagine and redefine local community leadership for social justice. 

‘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.

‘Safer, more connected, and better designed’

News 5 July 2024

Participation with residents in Basingstoke demonstrates the value of community research to tap into neighbourhood hopes and concerns.

Shaping the future: community research with Basingstoke residents

Publication 5 July 2024

Community research and local consultation in Buckskin and South Ham, identifying residents’ priorities for change in the neighbourhood.  

Dear Future MPs, We’re Right Here

Blog 27 June 2024

Watch the We’re Right Here campaign video, where community leaders Andy, Hannah and Josiah hit the streets to tell a different story about leadership, representation and power this general election season.

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