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‘A true tool for empowerment’

Senior Researcher Amelia Clayton shares how the Pushing Boundaries conference was shaped and informed by its Accountability Group.

‘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.

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Is loneliness in Britain creating “an island of strangers”?

Dr Jack Layton says social infrastructure – including green spaces – is vital in supporting social connections, building stronger communities, and mitigating loneliness.  

A low participation election

Who voted, where and why, in the 2024 General Election. Jack Layton takes a deep dive into the data.

Revolutionising institutions: the enduring legacy of Michael Young 

In a world of social movements, networks and fast-paced change, Young shows us that institutions prevail as fashions and political agendas come and go. By Helen Goulden.

‘Take ‘no’ as a question’: seven habits for serial change-makers

Sir Geoff Mulgan, former CEO of The Young Foundation, remembers Michael Young and shares qualities he possessed that seem particularly relevant to the world more than a century after his birth.