Blog

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

8 March 2026 | Authors: Sue Griffiths,

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

How can the UK adapt to multi-party politics? Lessons from Gorton and Denton

6 March 2026 | Authors: Sue Griffiths, Emily Morrison, Jessica Moore,

The Gorton and Denton by-election signals a shift towards multi-party politics in the UK. What does this mean for communities, democracy, and local government?

Reinventing democracy: partnerships, participation and power

2 March 2026 | Authors: Sue Griffiths,

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?’

27 January 2026 | Authors: Leonie Taylor,

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

27 January 2026

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

12 things we learnt in 2025

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 shift in retrofit policy could create extraordinary and avoidable risk’

17 December 2025 | Authors: Leonie Taylor,

Our senior researcher Leonie Taylor worries a shift in retrofit policy recently announced by the Chancellor could undermine trust and impact vulnerable households.

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

17 December 2025 | Authors: Emily Morrison,

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

What’s the UK’s vision for HE? Let’s think local

2 December 2025 | Authors: Tania Carregha,

Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha explores how universities can act as civic partners to drive positive change in their local communities.

How can universities be better neighbours?

2 December 2025 | Authors: Al Mathers,

Dr Al Mathers highlights how universities can act as true civic partners, building long-term, place-based relationships to generate measurable social impact in their communities.