Reports and publications
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Readiness for ‘citizen science’
This is the fourth in a series of short discussion papers, sharing learnings from the UKRI-funded Citizen Science Collaboration Grants.
Making space for community engagement
This report shares lessons and case studies from the Undisciplined Spaces project, working with King’s College London to support postgraduate community engagement.
Community participation in evidence-informed policymaking
This paper shares The Young Foundation’s learnings about the current and potential role of community participation in policymaking and evidence co-production.
Discussion papers
Rewriting the rulebook
This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government. 1/6
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.. 2/6
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. 3/6
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. 4/6
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. 5/6