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Meet the networks

Find out more about our nine Community Research Networks, funded by UKRI and supported by The Young Foundation to drive positive change around the UK.

Community Research Networks

Community Research Networks programme is a two-phase funding opportunity, putting communities at the heart of research.

£9m investment will address regional priorities across the UK

News 2 December 2024

Our partnership with UKRI will support nine local networks to ensure research and innovation is ‘by everyone, for everyone, everywhere’.

Introduction to peer research course

13 February 2025
9:30am – 3:30pm

This online course is for organisations wishing to develop their peer research project management skills in-house. A previous participant said: “I learnt a lot and feel inspired.”

New centre to drive ‘sustainable futures for all’

News 6 November 2024

Collaboration across universities, non-profits, business, communities and government will foster sustainable and equitable low-carbon living.

Driving bright futures and positive PROSPECTS

Explore our work in and with communities towards brighter prospects and positive change.

Kieran Toms

Person 5 November 2024

Kieran works to support local authorities, communities, and the private sector to create better places. As an Innovation Practitioner he’s driven to empower people beyond their comfort zones and enjoys problem-solving.

Luton’s ‘next generation of changemakers’

News 4 November 2024

New programme to help re-imagine and redefine community leadership for social justice in Luton.

Ethics in ‘citizen science’

Publication 17 October 2024

This is the second in a series of short discussion papers produced by the Institute for Community Studies to share learnings and reflections from the UKRI-funded Citizen Science Collaboration Grants.

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. 

Hive Minds: Causes and solutions for youth violence

17 October 2024
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Young people from the Peer Action Collection (PAC) share initial key findings from their peer research projects addressing youth violence across England and Wales.

Supporting ethical participatory research

1 November 2024
10:30am – 4:00pm

The Young Foundation and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are partnering with the UK Participatory Research Network to explore our discussion paper focused on ethics.