‘Basic’ income supports wellbeing but not employability

26 February 2020

The results of a two-year research study released by The Young Foundation today casts a shadow on the potential of a temporary minimum income – similar to a ‘universal basic’ or ‘citizen’ income – as a mechanism to tackle economic and social inequality and reduce poverty.

Greater engagement with communities must be part of social investment

18 February 2020

The Young Foundation has launched a new report which sets out the extent to which the UK social investment sector should engage with traditional ‘service users’ to improve decisions which affect their lives.

Premiere: ‘Hear our stories’

23 January 2020

The Young Foundation rounds off 2019 with a screening at Canada Water Theatre. This celebratory evening premiered films created by four local charities through participatory video training, funded by the Postcode Lottery.