Reports and research
A just transition in London’s retrofits
8 May 2025 | Authors: Emily Morrison, Leonie Taylor, Tania Carregha, Jacob Coburn,
A report drawing on extensive participatory research with Londoners, examining widespread barriers to retrofit participation, including affordability concerns, distrust in providers, and lack of accessible information.
Community, not catastrophe
2 April 2025 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE,
When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.
A just transition in retrofits
16 January 2025 | Authors: Emily Morrison, Jacob Coburn, Tania Carregha, Leonie Taylor,
London’s journey to net zero must be an inclusive and fair ‘just transition’ – and that requires adapting and insulating in 2.2m homes. This report explores equitable uptake of retrofits.
Ethics in ‘citizen science’
17 October 2024 | Authors: Alice Bell, Siân Whyte,
This is the second in a series of short discussion papers produced by the Institute for Community Studies to share learnings and reflections from the UKRI-funded Citizen Science Collaboration Grants.
Rewriting the rulebook
9 July 2024 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE, Jessica Moore, Jacob Coburn,
This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government.
Shaping the future: community research with Basingstoke residents
5 July 2024 | Authors:
Community research and local consultation in Buckskin and South Ham, identifying residents’ priorities for change in the neighbourhood.
Evidence of the lived experiences of poverty in the UK
1 May 2024 | Authors: Amelia Clayton,
A synthesis of The Young Foundation’s work exploring the nature of poverty and low income in the UK since 2009.
Local knowledge, national potential
16 April 2024 | Authors: Charlene Stagon,
Activity, emerging insights and lessons learned through the first six months of the UKRI-funded Community Knowledge Fund programme.
Leaving no one behind in transition to net zero: report from our policy roundtable
18 March 2024 | Authors: Emily Morrison,
Contributions to our roundtable event with the Foundation for Science and Technology and Nuffield Foundation, hosted at the British Academy.
Beyond buzzwords – Embedding a systemic approach to EDI across the UK’s professions
4 March 2024 | Authors: Alice Bell,
Report involving more than 7,000 members and learners from 12 professional bodies in the UK offers insights into experiences of EDI initiatives.
Our journey to net zero
19 February 2024 | Authors: Emily Morrison, Samanthi Theminimulle, Tania Carregha,
Our new report warns existing net zero transition policies risk making the poor poorer, and push struggling communities further into deprivation and exclusion.
The Power of Participation: our vision 2024-28
30 November 2023 | Authors: Helen Goulden OBE,
Embracing the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, our five-year strategy, The Power of Participation, shares our vision to redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business and shape a fairer, greener future.