Our work
We work with communities all over the UK to help improve people’s lives and shape a fairer future.
Projects and programmes

Community Research Networks
2 December 2024
This programme is a two-phase funding opportunity, putting community networks at the heart of research.

Peer Action Collective
25 March 2025
Peer Action Collective programme tackles the root causes of youth violence in communities across the UK.

Forever Young
22 November 2023
Celebrating our 70-year legacy, we continue to embrace the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, as we address challenges facing UK communities today, and tomorrow.

Campaign for community power
21 July 2022
Supporting better-connected, stronger communities, The Young Foundation is proud to be part of We’re Right Here, the campaign for community power.
Discussion papers

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

Family and community vulnerabilities in the transition to net zero
Assessing opportunities and potential to develop policy that supports our national journey to net zero, enabling all UK communities to participate and thrive.

Digital solutions: tech-powered responses to 21st century crises
This paper explores the potential to develop digital civic infrastructure to support our national growth and drive levelling up.