Reports and publications
Recent reports All publications
A just transition in London’s retrofits
Participatory research with Londoners, examining barriers to retrofit participation, including affordability, distrust, and lack of accessible information.
Community, not catastrophe
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
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.
Discussion papers
Rewriting the rulebook
This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government.
Policy brief for our journey to net zero
This policy brief presents research findings and recommendations for how to ensure the UK’s transition to net zero leaves no one behind. It shares insights from a two-year programme of work, funded by the Nuffield Foundation..
Five ways a community-centred policy agenda could take us to a fairer future
This paper was submitted to the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum (NPF) Consultation in March 2023 on the topic of empowered communities.
Family and community vulnerabilities in the transition to net zero
Assessing opportunities and potential to develop policy that supports our national journey to net zero, enabling all UK communities to participate and thrive.
Digital solutions: tech-powered responses to 21st century crises
This paper explores the potential to develop digital civic infrastructure to support our national growth and drive levelling up.
Response to the Levelling Up White Paper
Our report addresses the ‘missions’ of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper and proposes action to work ‘radically differently’ by involving local people and communities to drive meaningful change.