Projects and programmes
Key projects and programmes
Peer Action Collective
Peer Action Collective programme tackles the root causes of youth violence in communities across the UK.
Community Research Networks
This programme is a two-phase funding opportunity, putting community networks at the heart of research.
£10m project will build stronger UK communities
New £10m C4 Centre, led by Sheffield Hallam University, will strengthen community leadership and build connections.
The Young Foundation presents: Pass the Mic
For too long, young people haven’t had a say in their place, planet, or future prospect. Our social media campaign #PassTheMic amplifies the voices of the future.
Current projects
Leading Luton
Our action learning programme will recruit its second cohort in September 2025, helping to reimagine and redefine community leadership for social justice in Luton.
National Civic Impact Accelerator
A collaborative and ambitious initiative to build intelligence and support universities to deliver meaningful, measurable civic strategies and activities.
Community Knowledge Fund
The Community Knowledge Fund supports communities to play a stronger role in research and innovation.
Recent archive projects
Forever Young
Celebrating our 70-year legacy, we continue to embrace the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, as we address challenges facing UK communities today, and tomorrow.
Climate Challenge Cup
The Climate Challenge Cup is a new international competition to celebrate transformative civic research partnerships in the UK and US between research bodies, civic organisations and local communities to combat climate change.
Kickstarting careers
Research and insights from our participation in the Kickstart scheme, working with 16- to 24-year-olds deemed at risk of unemployment.
