Community

Who is UK research really for? Realising the value of community‑led experience

Blog 23 June 2026

Community-led research is essential to ensuring innovation delivers real benefits for people, places and communities, not just economic growth.

Can the government’s Social Cohesion Action Plan mend our fraying social fabric?

Blog 9 June 2026

Isabella Pereira and Dr Sue Griffiths say the government’s new plan can only deliver if it addresses inequalities in UK communities

‘Britain’s political volatility reflects the erosion of connection’

Blog 6 May 2026

Ahead of this week’s local and devolved elections, Dr Jack Layton, asks what voting predictions say about the desire for community cohesion.

Making space for community engagement

Publication 29 April 2026

This report shares lessons and case studies from the Undisciplined Spaces project, working with King’s College London to support postgraduate community engagement.

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”.

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.

Reinventing democracy: partnerships, participation and power

Blog 2 March 2026

Trust in political systems is declining, but democracy must evolve. Our new CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, asks: What needs to change in the UK now?

‘Is community collaboration the antidote to social division?’

Blog 27 January 2026

Our Senior Researcher, Leonie Taylor, says with shared power and collective problem-solving, Britain’s best days are yet to come.

The Young Foundation’s view: The shape of 2026 rests on relationships and trust