The value of services that support young people’s personal and social development is highlighted in new work from the Young Foundation on behalf of the Catalyst consortium (a NCVYS co-ordinated partnership) and published today (18 July 2012). The framework of outcomes for young people demonstrates the importance of young people’s personal and social development and... Find out more
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Removal of public benches threatens community life
Benches are valued as public, egalitarian and free social resource. Read more about the report now.
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Press comment on Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on poverty in Wales
Poverty in Wales costs £3.6 billion each year.
Find out moreAMPLIFY – Local campaigning in a digital world
With the use of smart phones and social networking on the increase, community organisers and campaigners need to make more of online opportunities if they want to have their voices heard – according to a new report released today. The Young Foundation’s “Amplify: Local campaigning in a digital world” is designed to help community organisations... Find out more
Climbing the Ladder
The Young Foundation and Metropolitan Migration Foundation are launching a new programme in Lambeth that will provide significant support and funding for entrepreneurs from migrant, refugee and ethnic minority communities.
Find out moreLET’S TALK ABOUT STOP AND SEARCH
Stop and search is necessary but has to be done right, according to a new piece of research from The Young Foundation. “Let’s talk about stop and search: Bringing together students, the police and community members in Tottenham”, commissioned by the College of Haringey, Enfield and North London in the wake of the 2011 riots,... Find out more
Better Recognition and Support Required for Stronger Communities
Communities across Wales want greater recognition of how groups, individuals and local organisations are providing essential support and services that are being lost elsewhere according to research carried out by the Young Foundation.
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Amplify Leeds helps build a new powerhouse through the voices of local people
Stories of inequality, aspiration and action in Leeds were told by local people at the Amplify Leeds Making Waves event at Open Source Arts.
Find out moreCampaign for youth social action
On Thursday 27 June, the independent Campaign for Youth Social Action was established – find out more at www.youthsocialaction.co.uk. The campaign’s long term goal is to increase the number of quality social action opportunities so that 50% of young people undertake “practical action in the service of others” by 2020. Over the last few months,... Find out more
Be Better By Design
One of Scotland’s largest third sector funders is looking for up to 15 organisations with the vision and desire to become Better By Design. From today (April 8) the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) is offering the chance to receive free, intensive, expert and bespoke support to those that want to undergo a service redesign. BIG... Find out more