Reports and publications

A Reflection on Social Innovation in Colombia

5 February 2014 | Authors: Louise Pulford, Tricia Hackett,

In 2013, The Young Foundation and the Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) were commissioned by the national Colombian Centre for Social Innovation of ANSPE (National Agency to Overcome Extreme Poverty) to design and run a series of events on Social Innovation

A nod is as good as a wink

1 January 2012 | Authors: Genevieve Maitland Hudson,

The U is interested in people and in the ways they get along with each other. At the same time, this organisation seeks to promote a low-key vision of community relations, much less high-energy than the schemes promoting asset transfer,

A just transition in retrofits

16 January 2025 | Authors: Emily Morrison, Jacob Coburn, Tania Carregha, Leonie Taylor,

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.

A just transition in London’s retrofits

8 May 2025 | Authors: Emily Morrison, Leonie Taylor, Tania Carregha, Jacob Coburn,

Participatory research with Londoners, examining barriers to retrofit participation, including affordability, distrust, and lack of accessible information. 

A historical perspective: Michael Young’s legacy and the history of the Institute for Community Studies

29 November 2023 | Authors: Holly Smith,

Marking 70 years since the Institute for Community Studies’ inception, Holly Smith outlines it’s profound impact on the welfare state and political thinking.

A Collaborative City? A snapshot of current collaboration across the public sector in London

1 April 2008 | Authors:

This paper sketches a picture of current capacity for joint and strategic working across tiers of government and public services in London. It looks at the kinds of partnerships, networks and other mechanisms that exist, at perceptions of how well

A Brighter Future

1 October 2019 | Authors: Franca Roeschert, Zoe Dibb,

The Young Foundation was funded by the H&M Foundation. The programme helps young people find their way into education, employment or training (EET) by providing them with personalised job coaching and access to a bursary fund. Our report, ‘A Brighter

#refugeeswelcome in parks: a resource book

4 December 2017 | Authors:

Do you work directly with refugees and asylum seekers? This resource book will share information on how the use of public space can help to facilitate wellbeing and inclusion, and offers ideas for supporting positive experiences. Are you involved in

“Let’s talk about parks” – conversation club resource

5 December 2017 | Authors: Suzy Solley, Radhika Bynon,

Parks have a special place in the modern urban landscape as they are publicly owned, free to use and exist simply for our enjoyment, regardless of our background or social background. Spending time outdoors provides respite from the stresses of