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Government announces seventh Carbon Budget

2 June 2026

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

New programme supports community spaces and leadership across the UK

18 May 2026

Announcing our role as learning and capacity-building partner on a two-year, Rayne Trust-funded grants programme

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act passes

29 April 2026

Our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths hopes this new Act is a step towards transforming England “to a nation where communities feel government truly collaborates 
with them”.

How collaboration is creating ‘truly inclusive’ communities in the West Midlands

30 March 2026

A new framework from The Young Foundation and WMCA shows how to build inclusive communities through participation, collaboration and systems change.

Award-nominated youth-driven programme welcomes new cohort

2 December 2025

New Peer Action Collective partners to address key themes affecting young people’s safety in our communities.

Dr Susan Griffiths appointed new Chief Executive of The Young Foundation 

1 December 2025

Griffiths will join in March 2026, with ambitions to “accelerate our positive impact on the most crucial environmental, economic and social issues of our time” 

The Young Foundation and Peer Action Collective nominated for prestigious award

24 November 2025

Insightful research short-listed for the Market Research Society President’s Medal.

New tool shows local ‘readiness’ for net zero

30 October 2025

GoZero Index launches to map local readiness for a fair, green future.

New report and analysis explore ‘social wellbeing’

2 October 2025

Collaborative programme publishes evidence to build greater understanding of community wellbeing around the UK.

Spark Award-winners drive change for young people

30 September 2025

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

More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people

24 September 2025

Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change

Sean Croghan assumes role as Interim CEO

16 September 2025

Chair of Trustees “delighted to have Sean at the helm” during period of recruitment for charity’s next CEO