In the first of a series of blogs about inspirational innovations that are disrupting the private rented sector we spotlight social enterprise Dot Dot Dot.
Find out moreInnovating to Join the Dots on housing solutions
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Calling innovations in the housing sector
We are now accepting applications for our latest innovation support programme for housing innovations making the private rented sector work better for vulnerable people and those on low incomes.
Find out moreTime for Big Change — 10 provocations for the next 10 years of social innovation
Indy Johar, co-founder of Project 00, Senior Innovation Associate at The Young Foundation, Demos Associate, and Respublica fellow calls for much-needed change in social innovation.
Find out moreHow to tackle local city challenges with social innovation
Monica Nagore explores Emilia-Romagna, Italy's cooperative region, and how the Social Innovation Community (SIC), and the tools of social innovation, are supporting a new solution to integrating refugees in the area.
Find out moreEcologies of Change: Five lessons I’ve learnt from our work with MONDRAGON the world’s largest worker-led industrial cooperative
This week, after a year and a half researching on the MONDRAGON Corporation, Director of Research, Mary Hodgson, attended a day with small co-operatives, academics and city stakeholders in Leeds to discuss the role of civil society organisations in creating inclusive economies. Read her top five thoughts from the day.
Find out moreA time to reflect on ‘Inclusive Leadership’ – My personal journey
Our programme lead for Ireland and Clore Social Leader Fellow, Roger Warnock, outlines what he believes are the eight key traits that make an inclusive leader.
Find out moreSocial Innovation Lab give insights into the role of the facilitator
Hannah Rich caught up with Stella Kalac from the Social Innovation Lab in Croatia, about SIC’s experimentation work. How do you feel the process has gone so far? Participating in this process has been an eye-opening experience. It was interesting for SIL to do experimentation along with CIPA and the City of Zagreb; both can... Find out more
The importance of responsibility
Hannah Rich, researcher on the SIC project, spoke with Matija Raos from KIKI Innovation Collab host centre in Zagreb, Croatia, run by the Croatian Independent Professionals Association, about her experience on the project so far. How do you feel the process has gone so far? It’s been a really interesting journey for us because of having... Find out more
Social Economy Alliance: Our Manifesto Mash-Up
How do the main political parties promise to build an inclusive economy? The Young Foundation are proud to be part of Social Economy Alliance, read our Manifesto Mash-Up of their pledges for the 2017 General Election.
Find out moreTribute to Robin Murray, visionary economist, friend and Senior Fellow
CEO, Glenys Thornton's tribute to Robin Murray, Young Foundation honoured colleague, Senior Fellow and personal friend who will be sadly missed.
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