Inequality

‘In the messy reality of the private sector, the new Renters’ Rights Act has potential to improve lives’

Blog 1 May 2026

To realise the growth politicians keep promising, they need to start with something unglamorous but fundamental: secure, decent housing. By Policy and Knowledge Exchange Manager Jacob Coburn

‘Violence against women and girls is preventable. We need to listen to survivors, build a coalition – and act now’

Blog 8 March 2026

On International Women’s Day, our CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, stresses the need to centre lived experience to prevent gender-based violence – and the evidence that shows change is possible

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? 

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.

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

Blog 27 January 2026

Our colleagues share their thoughts on key trends, emerging tensions, and opportunities for 2026

‘New shift in retrofit policy could create extraordinary and avoidable risk’

Blog 17 December 2025

Our senior researcher Leonie Taylor worries a shift in retrofit policy recently announced by the Chancellor could undermine trust and impact vulnerable households.

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.

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

Bold moves: activating local change in physical activity

Publication 19 September 2025

Two reports sharing community-driven change and work to reduce systemic inequalities linked to health and inactivity in Hackney, East London