Community leadership

New programme supports community spaces and leadership across the UK

News 18 May 2026

Announcing our role as learning and capacity-building partner on a two-year, Rayne Trust-funded grants programme

All change, please, all change?

Blog 12 May 2026

Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act passes

News 29 April 2026

Our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths hopes this new Act is a step towards transforming England “to a nation where communities feel government truly collaborates 
with them”.

‘Stop asking communities what they think – and start sharing power in policymaking’

Blog 27 April 2026

Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha says participatory policymaking could help us rebuild trust and shape a happier, fairer future for UK communities

Community participation in evidence-informed policymaking

Publication 27 April 2026

This paper shares The Young Foundation’s learnings about the current and potential role of community participation in policymaking and evidence co-production.

‘Shifting power to communities is complex, nuanced – and hugely valuable’

Blog 24 April 2026

Senior Researcher Lily Owens-Crossman, shares some principles underpinning good community governance.

Creating truly inclusive communities

Publication 30 March 2026

A transformative approach to inclusive communities across the WMCA region, uniting residents, local authorities, VCFSE organisations, businesses and policymakers to improve quality of life.

For everyone, by everyone

Publication 5 March 2026

Insights from the Community Knowledge Fund, an initiative supporting 24 community organisations to lead and participate in research and innovation across the UK.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: what does the future look like for local councils? 

Blog 2 September 2025

Our Chair Kersten England CBE reflects on the Devolution Bill, and what the future looks like for local councils.

MPs confronted with their communities’ broken dreams in Parliament

News 1 September 2025

A striking new exhibition, the Museum of Broken Dreams, opens in Parliament, telling the stories of community-led projects that could have transformed lives but never reached their potential.

£6m project will drive academic evidence in public policymaking

News 15 July 2025

£5.9m-programme will champion and strengthen evidence-informed policymaking

‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’

Blog 2 April 2025

After a childhood fearing nuclear war and early adult years as a ‘city prepper’, our CEO now calls for ‘whole society’ preparedness and greater recognition of community responders.