Systems change

Government announces seventh Carbon Budget

News 2 June 2026

The seventh Carbon Budget proposes ambitious climate targets designed to boost energy security, economic growth and community resilience

‘Stop asking communities what they think – and start sharing power in policymaking’

Blog 27 April 2026

Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha says participatory policymaking could help us rebuild trust and shape a happier, fairer future for UK communities

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?

‘Violence against women and girls is preventable. We need to listen to survivors, build a coalition – and act now’

Blog 8 March 2026

On International Women’s Day, our CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, stresses the need to centre lived experience to prevent gender-based violence – and the evidence that shows change is possible

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? 

‘Is community collaboration the antidote to social division?’

Blog 27 January 2026

Our Senior Researcher, Leonie Taylor, says with shared power and collective problem-solving, Britain’s best days are yet to come.

The Young Foundation’s view: The shape of 2026 rests on relationships and trust 

Blog 27 January 2026

Our colleagues share their thoughts on key trends, emerging tensions, and opportunities for 2026

‘The water outage in Kent shows the UK is ill-prepared for crisis’

Blog 17 December 2025

Our Director of Sustainability, Emily Morrison, on 13 days without a safe drinking water supply – and the need for a fall-back plan when essential services fail

Spark Award-winners drive change for young people

News 30 September 2025

Six programmes led by and for young people in England awarded Spark Award grants and support

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

‘Citizen participation matters more than ever’ 

Blog 11 September 2025

As our CEO, Helen Goulden, steps down, she frames our founding principles in today’s context: social change must be ‘participatory, people-focused, and rooted in place’ 

A story of participation: regeneration with residents and locals

Publication 10 September 2025

A report aimed at developers and built environment professionals