Social innovation

Community participation in evidence-informed policymaking

Publication 27 April 2026

This paper shares The Young Foundation’s learnings about the current and potential role of community participation in policymaking and evidence co-production.

AI in the charity sector: ‘How organisations can be both people-powered and tech-enabled’

Blog 2 April 2026

AI is transforming the charity sector. How can organisations use technology effectively while keeping people and communities at the centre?

Creating truly inclusive communities

Publication 30 March 2026

A transformative approach to inclusive communities across the WMCA region, uniting residents, local authorities, VCFSE organisations, businesses and policymakers to improve quality of life.

For everyone, by everyone

Publication 5 March 2026

Insights from the Community Knowledge Fund, an initiative supporting 24 community organisations to lead and participate in research and innovation across the UK.

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? 

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 report tells a story of participation in regeneration

News 10 September 2025

Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban, visits Thamesmead to hear lessons of community involvement in placemaking

£15k funding opportunity for youth, sport, and outdoor organisations

News 8 September 2025

New programme, delivered in partnership with UK Youth and Sport England, will support 30 practitioners to embed physical activity into young people’s lives.

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.

Closing remarks: Pushing boundaries in the future

Blog 3 July 2025

Watch the closing remarks from the Pushing Boundaries conference, sharing takeaways from the day and future visions for how we continue to push boundaries when it comes to community-driven R&I.

Welcome address: Why here, why now

Blog 3 July 2025

Watch the opening of the Pushing Boundaries conference, reflecting on the strategic importance of community-led approaches, sharing recent and historic action in this space, and setting out future ambitions.

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.