Local government and public services
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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.
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.
Luton’s ‘next generation of changemakers’
News 4 November 2024
New programme to help re-imagine and redefine community leadership for social justice in Luton.
‘Can mission-driven leadership accelerate social change?’
Blog 23 September 2024
As Labour’s Annual Conference unfolds, Mark Griffiths argues that participatory methods will help its ‘missions’ succeed
Helping nature thrive and survive in Derbyshire
News 28 August 2024
New collaborative project invites residents to help shape a Local Nature Recovery Strategy to protect wildlife
‘The “wrong kind” of pandemic’
Blog 25 July 2024
Whether facing pandemics, IT outages or other disruptions, Helen Goulden says the UK needs to rethink crisis-planning
King’s Speech promises shift of power to regions and communities
News 17 July 2024
The government today proposes to ‘seek new partnership with both business and working people, prioritising wealth creation for all communities.’
‘Putting local people at the heart of policy’
Blog 9 July 2024
Could our new government bring opportunities to work differently? Introducing our organisation’s vision for a fairer, greener and more prosperous, community-powered future.
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