Community needs and priorities
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‘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.
Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning
News 2 April 2025
Our CEO says ‘neighbours are more supportive than government’ when crisis hits.
Community, not catastrophe
Publication 2 April 2025
When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.
‘We face challenging times – but the solutions are available to us all’
Blog 29 January 2025
As we launch into a turbulent and troubled 2025, our CEO Helen Goulden says The Young Foundation’s vision for a better-connected and fairer society is as vital as ever.
‘A movement of hope, a movement of neighbours’
Blog 24 January 2025
When communities feel powerless, apathy breeds. Al Mathers, Leonie Taylor and Jack Layton call for greater resources and time to ensure people can have ongoing, active roles in shaping their homes and neighbourhoods.
£10m project will build stronger communities across the UK
News 10 December 2024
New £10m C4 Centre, led by Sheffield Hallam University, will strengthen community leadership and build a more connected UK.
Heritage organisations drive ‘meaningful and sustainable’ change
News 5 December 2024
As our Heritage Innovation Fund partnership moves into its third phase, organisations across the UK continue to innovate creative new ways of working.
‘A bright future for community energy?’
Blog 13 August 2024
With time, investment, and a commitment to community engagement, Great British Energy could be a local as well as a national success story, says Jacob Coburn.
Rewriting the rulebook
Publication 9 July 2024
This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government.
‘The infrastructure of opportunity’
Blog 5 July 2024
Responding to Keir Starmer’s first speech as Prime Minister, Helen Goulden says government must work collaboratively towards a productive, caring and just society.
‘Safer, more connected, and better designed’
News 5 July 2024
Participation with residents in Basingstoke demonstrates the value of community research to tap into neighbourhood hopes and concerns.
Shaping the future: community research with Basingstoke residents
Publication 5 July 2024
Community research and local consultation in Buckskin and South Ham, identifying residents’ priorities for change in the neighbourhood.
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