Reports and publications
The World in our Neighbourhood
22 December 2006 | Authors:
This paper looks at the particular challenges for local authorities and community organisations developing neighbourhood working in areas with very diverse populations. The paper was prepared for a conference run in partnership with LB Haringey, one of the most diverse
The Whats, The Whys and The Hows
5 April 2013 | Authors: Gemma Rocyn Jones,
An introduction to social investment for youth sector organisations. This briefing was prepared as part of the Catalyst Investment Readiness Programme, offered by the Young Foundation. Catalyst was a consortium of four organisations working with the Department for Education as
The wellbeing and resilience paradox
1 September 2012 | Authors: Nicola Bacon, Nina Mguni,
Wellbeing and resilience are linked: over time the quality of anyone’s life will depend on a certain amount of mental toughness. But are wellbeing and resilience two sides of the same coin or is it possible to be resilient but
The Way to Work: Young People Speak Out on Transitions to Employment
1 May 2011 | Authors: Bethia McNeil, Maryanna Abdo, Sarah Hewes, Will Norman,
The world of work and transitions to adulthood and independence are in a state of flux. Young people negotiating their transitions to adulthood are faced with unprecedented choice and opportunity, but also far greater levels of uncertainty and risk. The
The Voices of Basic Income
5 April 2020 | Authors: Amanda Hill-Dixon, Gitanjali Patel, Hannah Davis,
This report explores the lives and experiences of residents in three neighbourhoods of Eix Besos in North-Eastern Barcelona. From December 2017 to late 2019, these communities were part of a radical experiment “B-MINCOME” – to tackle urban poverty and social
The Value and Role of Citizen Engagement in Social Innovation
1 June 2013 | Authors: Anna Davies,
Engagement practices have particular value for the development of effective social innovations. In particular, this report argues that some forms of engagement will enable a better understanding of needs so that appropriate solutions can be developed. Participation practices can also
The U: Connecting communities through learning
4 August 2015 | Authors: Radhika Bynon,
The U was a project with a strong vision – to create and foster social connections in communities without demanding a large shift in lifestyle, culture or personal values. By creating safer, healthier and happier communities through people being connected
The State of Happiness
1 February 2010 | Authors: Anna Shandro, Geoff Mulgan, Marcia Brophy, Nina Mguni,
The State of Happiness brings together four years of groundbreaking work based on in-depth pilots – from teaching resilience to children in schools to promoting neighbourliness – with three councils in very different areas of the country: Manchester, Hertfordshire and
The Social Design Methods Menu
30 January 2013 | Authors: Joe Julier, Lucy Kimbell,
This document summarises the main approaches and methods developed over several years through teaching and supporting managers and entrepreneurs. It provides an introduction and manual for those looking for a new way to tackle social and policy issues, such as caring
The Sky’s The Limit
6 May 2016 | Authors: Ceri Goddard,
This Gender Futures report looks at what is gender lens investing, how it generates financial return and advances gender equality and what needs to happen to build the field in the UK.
The role of private equity in social and sustainable development
30 March 2008 | Authors:
This report explores the role private equity and venture capital providers can play in social and sustainable development. The research was used by the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) to provide a detailed analysis of the current state of engagement
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.