Local government and public services
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New report and analysis explore ‘social wellbeing’
News 2 October 2025
Collaborative programme publishes evidence to build greater understanding of community wellbeing around the UK
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
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
Panel: Driving change in place
Blog 3 July 2025
Watch a panel from the Pushing Boundaries conference, examining the relationship between place-based working and community-driven R&I.
‘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.
Joining up for a sustainable future
News 13 March 2025
Partner organisations host launch of new research centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations in the North of England
‘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.
New centre to drive ‘sustainable futures for all’
News 6 November 2024
Collaboration across universities, non-profits, business, communities and government will foster sustainable and equitable low-carbon living.
