Our mission and strategy

Driving positive change

Our mission is to develop better-connected communities and shape a fairer future. Together with individuals, organisations and policymakers, we explore new ways to tackle the issues people tell us they care about.

We believe that stronger communities, where people have influence, will secure the greatest wellbeing in society. That’s why we work with local people; to understand the issues affecting them, involve them in research, and innovate with them to drive positive change.

The Power of Participation

The Power of Participation, our five-year strategy 2024-28, is a bold vision, working in new ways to empower radical acts of co-creation across places, sectors and boundaries. Embodying the spirit of The Young Foundation’s founder, Michael Young, this is our moment to embrace collective effort and work collaboratively to redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business – and shape a fairer, greener future.