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New programme supports community spaces and leadership across the UK

News 18 May 2026

Announcing our role as learning and capacity-building partner on a two-year, Rayne Trust-funded grants programme

All change, please, all change?

Blog 12 May 2026

Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future.

‘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

12 things we learnt in 2025

Blog 18 December 2025

In this co-created article, colleagues across The Young Foundation share some key learnings and trends observed through their work over the past 12 months… 

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.

East London and Essex communities to help shape Thames Freeport 

News 1 August 2025

Collaborative project brings organisations and communities together to create a great place to live and work today, and in decades to come.

Report warns green housing upgrades fail to reach London’s most vulnerable

News 8 May 2025

Research finds barriers to public participation as the capital pushes towards net zero with home retrofitting.

‘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.

£9m investment will address regional priorities across the UK

News 2 December 2024

Our partnership with UKRI will support nine local networks to ensure research and innovation is ‘by everyone, for everyone, everywhere’.

Tackling physical inactivity across the capital

News 21 August 2024

Groundbreaking partnership with London Sport to tackle inequalities in physical inactivity across the capital.

UKRI and The Young Foundation partner on UK-wide community research programme 

News 31 July 2024

New collaboration drives diverse, locally-led research and innovation.