Public trust in national government has declined over the last year, amid a perceived mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic across the UK. Britons have instead looked to experts and local leaders for information and advice about the virus, with trust at a community level growing and the majority of communities feeling a stronger sense of... Find out more

In Conversation with Robert Putnam, Shaylyn Romney Garrett & Special Guests February 24th 2021, 5.30pm-7.00pm GMT – online The Young Foundation and the Institute for Community Studies invite you to join the ‘poet laureate of civil society’ Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett to discuss their new book: The Upswing, How America Came Together a... Find out more

Over the last three years there has been renewed momentum toward bringing the voices, perspectives and experiences of people, communities and beneficiaries of services closer to the source of decision-making and institutional sources of power – including social investment. With support from Big Society Capital and Barrow Cadbury Trust, the Young Foundation will be launching their new... Find out more

Connected, thriving communities are the foundation of our society. They keep us safer, happier and healthier – more resilient and able to face shared challenges. In a time of national and global turbulence, the role and power of communities is evolving and taking on an ever greater importance. Our cities, towns and villages are increasingly... Find out more

There is wide consensus that we face a housing crisis. Following years of diagnosing the problem, it’s clear that there are no silver bullets and that sustained, positive change will require action from every part of the system, including the continued need for social innovation. New Perspectives on Housing, brings together key influencers and actors... Find out more

On the 29th March 2019, Britain will leave the European Union following the Brexit vote. To coincide with this historic date, please join us on the 27th March 2019, two day’s before Britain’s historic departure, as we talk with the author, Joe Hayman and explore themes from his latest book ‘British Journey’. ‘British Journey’ which... Find out more

** Please note that this event is now fully booked, please email us hello@youngfoundation.org to go on our waiting list.**   Join us on February 21st at 5.30pm for an evening with author and journalist Will Storr to talk about his most recent book “Selfie: How the West became Self-obsessed”. We are living in an age of... Find out more

Register your interest! Our passion for tackling inequalities in the education system is led through our flagship programme, The Young Academy. This unique accelerator programme supports social ventures that work to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged young people in England. We enable and support these ambitious ventures to develop their ideas, business models and work... Find out more

For Social Entrepreneurs innovating in housing, The Young Foundation’s Housing Innovation Bootcamp provides accelerated impact through teaching best practice, offering expert advice and professional networking. Do you want to improve access to housing? Do you want help to develop an idea that reduces housing inequality?Do you have:• A great idea to make housing fairer? •... Find out more