Social innovation
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‘Reflections on Michael Young’s legacy’
Blog 8 February 2024
Find out more about Michael Young’s legacy and the important work carried out by the institutions he founded over the years.
‘From incarceration to transformation’: creating homes for former prisoners
Blog 25 January 2024
Darryn Frost QGM says the Community Knowledge Fund grant awarded to his organisation was a catalyst for positive change, ensuring prison-leavers are seen, heard and housed.
The Power of Participation: our vision 2024-28
Publication 30 November 2023
Embracing the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, our five-year strategy, The Power of Participation, shares our vision to redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business and shape a fairer, greener future.
Community innovators win funding and support
News 4 October 2023
Twelve grassroots community organisations supported to ‘turn great ideas into action’ as Phase 2 of the Community Knowledge Fund delivers grants worth £50k to £100k
‘Big change is coming, and young people are leading the way’
Blog 31 May 2023
Dan Farag, Director of Innovation and Practice, say meaningful solutions are led by people who’ve experienced challenges first hand.
One-size-fits all education system challenged by young people
News 31 May 2023
The Big Education Challenge today announces its 15 finalists, which will be supported to develop their early-stage ideas to transform education.
A spotlight on the ‘S’ in ESG on the Turley ESG Bites podcast
Blog 25 May 2023
Helen Goulden discusses The Young Foundation’s ‘Quest for the ‘S’ in ESG’ on the Turley ESG Bites podcast.
Five ways a community-centred policy agenda could take us to a fairer future
Publication 31 March 2023
This paper was submitted to the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum (NPF) Consultation in March 2023 on the topic of empowered communities.
Quest for the ‘S’ in ESG
Publication 9 February 2023
This report examines how FTSE 100 companies are interpreting the social dimensions of ESG, and finds a lack of measurement and commitment to social outcomes embedded in company strategies.
‘Work to be done’ for UK businesses to drive social change, our report finds
News 9 February 2023
Our Quest for the S in ESG report uncovers a lack of attention, measurement and commitment to social outcomes as part of ESG strategies.
Taking a leap together
Blog 3 February 2023
Innovating around established norms and processes can be tough, frustrating, exciting, and joyful all at the same time. The heritage sector is ready for the adventure.
‘In our quest for environmental sustainability, social responsibility is key’
Blog 19 October 2022
Previewing our upcoming report, Helen Goulden looks for the ‘S’ in ESG – and asks if political and economic turbulence could knock it into the long grass?
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