Perspectives from a Citizen Researcher

Who is UK research really for? Realising the value of community‑led experience

Community-led research is essential to ensuring innovation delivers real benefits for people, places and communities, not just economic growth

Building innovation muscle in the UK’s heritage sector

7 July 2026
12:15pm – 1:30pm

Join our webinar to explore how workforce challenges in the UK heritage sector can be addressed through innovation.

Can the government’s Social Cohesion Action Plan mend our fraying social fabric?

Isabella Pereira and Dr Sue Griffiths say the government’s new plan can only deliver if it addresses inequalities in UK communities

‘Connections are made in the web of places that hold our neighbourhoods together’

Reflecting on the publication of his new book, Dr Jack Layton champions the spaces and places that support connection.

All change, please, all change?

Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future.

‘Britain’s political volatility reflects the erosion of connection’

Ahead of this week’s local and devolved elections, Dr Jack Layton, asks what voting predictions say about the desire for community cohesion.

‘In the messy reality of the private sector, the new Renters’ Rights Act has potential to improve lives’

To realise the growth politicians keep promising, they need to start with something unglamorous but fundamental: secure, decent housing. By Policy and Knowledge Exchange Manager Jacob Coburn

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.