Events and training

‘Empowering young people will drive better mental health support’

Having struggled with her own mental health, 16-year-old Eva Woods is currently working as a peer researcher in secondary schools, talking to other young people seeking support.

‘We need to address how we educate young people about money’

We offer a platform to our Kickstart team, who have been employed by The Young Foundation to develop peer research skills. Here, they explore financial literacy. 

Kickstart reports – sprint two

A report designed and created by young people on the Kickstart scheme, exploring experiences of financial literacy.

‘A time to recharge, renew – and participate in your future’

The Young Foundation starts 2022 with a focus on collective energy. Helen Goulden reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Webinar: civic virtue and voluntary spirit

18 January 2022
5:00pm – 6:15pm

There was upsurge in social action during the pandemic. This webinar will consider how society can build on that ‘voluntary spirit’, calling for a cross-party focus on community-mindedness.

Hive: creative minds, participatory research

23 March 2022 – 24 March 2022
9:00am – 6:00pm

Join us for The Young Foundation’s first peer research conference, Hive: a place where creative minds and participatory research meet.

‘I never thought a research career was for someone like me’

Elly McDade had big dreams and bags of ambition, but struggled at school and found herself on Universal Credit – until finding the Kickstart peer researcher programme. 

‘To make lasting change, we need more than slogans’

Partnership and community-driven action are key to reducing inequalities, building stronger local economies, and addressing our national and global challenges, says Lydia Ragoonanan.

Campaign for Community Power launches today

Embracing our mission to support better-connected, stronger communities, The Young Foundation is proud to be part of We’re Right Here: The Campaign for Community Power, which launches today.