Education and employment

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.

Evidence of young people’s experiences of work in the UK

Publication 13 February 2026

A synthesis of work exploring young people’s experiences of work, education and training.

What’s the UK’s vision for HE? Let’s think local

Blog 2 December 2025

Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha explores how universities can act as civic partners to drive positive change in their local communities.

How can universities be better neighbours?

Blog 2 December 2025

Dr Al Mathers highlights how universities can act as true civic partners, building long-term, place-based relationships to generate measurable social impact in their communities.

Award-nominated youth-driven programme welcomes new cohort

News 2 December 2025

New Peer Action Collective partners to address key themes affecting young people’s safety in our communities.

The Young Foundation and Peer Action Collective nominated for prestigious award

News 24 November 2025

Insightful research short-listed for the Market Research Society President’s Medal.

New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero

News 30 October 2025

GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future.

The GoZero Index

Publication 30 October 2025

Explore the GoZero Index, a tool that maps local readiness for a ‘just’ transition to net zero.

Spark Award-winners drive change for young people

News 30 September 2025

Six programmes led by and for young people in England awarded Spark Award grants and support

More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people

News 24 September 2025

Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change

Sharing power, showing understanding

Publication 24 September 2025

Insights and findings from research and social action between 2023 and 2025, addressing the root causes of violence affecting young people in England and Wales.

‘Citizen participation matters more than ever’ 

Blog 11 September 2025

As our CEO, Helen Goulden, steps down, she frames our founding principles in today’s context: social change must be ‘participatory, people-focused, and rooted in place’