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Report warns green housing upgrades fail to reach London’s most vulnerable
Research finds barriers to public participation as the capital pushes towards net zero with home retrofitting.
Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning
Our CEO says ‘neighbours are more supportive than government’ when crisis hits.
Joining up for a sustainable future
Partner organisations host launch of new research centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations in the North of England
What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like?
We are gathering evidence of what’s working when universities in England engage with with students and local communities, or on civic climate education.
Spark Awards to ignite youth innovation
Accelerating our work to amplify youth voice and action, we’re collaborating with Big Change to deliver the Spark Awards, supporting 18 to 25-year-olds to reimagine the future and create deep-rooted lasting change.
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‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’
After a childhood fearing nuclear war and early adult years as a ‘city prepper’, our CEO now calls for ‘whole society’ preparedness and greater recognition of community responders.
‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’
Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her memories growing up in Corby – a place currently dramatised in a Netflix miniseries – says a ‘just transition’ belongs to the people.
The beautiful game: in divided times, can amateur football build community?
Dr Jack Layton explores how amateur sports build social connections, care and trust.
‘We face challenging times – but the solutions are available to us all’
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.