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Ambitious programme supports young people to tackle youth violence
20 September 2023
A five-year extension of the Peer Action Collective (PAC) programme, announced today, will drive youth participation to address youth violence and its causes.
New report ‘demands far greater integration of employment and skills services’ in London
12 July 2023
The No Wrong Door report, commissioned by the Mayor of London, explores skills and employment services across the capital.
London Mayor announces a £750k fund as our report uncovers “shocking evidence of exploitation”
12 June 2023
Our new report, Rights and risks, uncovers shocking abuse of vulnerable Londoners.
One-size-fits all education system challenged by young people
31 May 2023
The Big Education Challenge today announces its 15 finalists, which will be supported to develop their early-stage ideas to transform education.
‘Vital and timely’ net zero policy research
14 April 2023
Funding from the British Academy will drive a six-month project exploring place-sensitive participatory policy development for a ‘just transition’ to net zero.
Experiencing violence is ‘inevitable’, says UK youth
20 March 2023
Peer research with more than 4,600 10- to 20-year-olds finds young people experiencing violence and facing discrimination in communities across England and Wales
Capturing the joy of music
9 March 2023
A new project bringing Eurovision’s ‘sense of togetherness and cultural exchange’ to local communities in East London
Call for evidence launches to inform policy for youth engagement
9 March 2023
Our Civic Journey programme announces a call for evidence to help shape policy recommendations to support young people to develop as active and empowered citizens.
‘Work to be done’ for UK businesses to drive social change, our report finds
9 February 2023
Our Quest for the S in ESG report uncovers a lack of attention, measurement and commitment to social outcomes as part of ESG strategies.
Community Knowledge Fund awards 24 grants across the UK
1 February 2023
Supporting knowledge creation ‘by everyone, for everyone’, UKRI is today awarding grants totalling £240,000 to organisations and community groups.
Building resilient communities and tackling geographic inequalities
25 January 2023
Our collaborative research – delivered with the British Academy, Power to Change, and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy – explores the role and importance of ‘social infrastructure’.
Funding programme supports ‘fresh thinking’ in the heritage sector
24 January 2023
As the National Lottery Heritage Fund awards 35 grants to drive innovation in the heritage sector, we’re supporting grantees to develop their ideas and skills.