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Revolutionising institutions: the enduring legacy of Michael Young
Feature 30 November 2023
In a world of social movements, networks and fast-paced change, Young shows us that institutions prevail as fashions and political agendas come and go. By Helen Goulden.
‘Raising our expectation of participation’
Blog 29 November 2023
We launch our new five-year strategy at a time of great challenge and division, says our CEO, Helen Goulden – and everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to affect meaningful change
‘His values guide our future’: Michael and the Youngian vision of Social Research
Feature 23 November 2023
Aspects of Michael Young’s vision, dating back to over half a century, feel urgently relevant today, says Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, ESRC.
‘Stories not statistics’: the influence of Michael Young in today’s Britain
Feature 13 November 2023
Alastair Wilson, CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, says his institution, which Young founded in 1997, still transforms lives and communities around the world.
Our journey to net zero
Publication 12 October 2023
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..
Community innovators win funding and support
News 4 October 2023
Twelve grassroots community organisations supported to ‘turn great ideas into action’ as Phase 2 of the Community Knowledge Fund delivers grants worth £50k to £100k
‘We need to prove that investment in prevention works’
Blog 31 July 2023
Hearing from young people around the UK, this short film reflects on their civic journeys to becoming active citizens – and explores the change that’s needed to increase engagement.
Join the Community Tune-In
10 May 2023
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Join our free community music event Toynbee Hall in Tower Hamlets, celebrating songs that matter to local people and communities.
Community and Policymaking in Context: challenges in community-based policymaking
20 April 2023
11:00am – 12:00pm
Join us for this discussion session, where we’ll be asking: what does it mean to involve communities more directly in policymaking, and what kinds of challenges do advocates and practitioners face in doing so?
‘A conversation not a concept’
Blog 30 March 2023
Siân Whyte shares three ways to ensure the 15-minute neighbourhood concept is location-specific, and works for both residents and councils.
Songs of Inclusion: Open House events
12 April 2023 – 14 April 2023
1:00pm – 8:00pm
Do you live, work, or participate in a music group or choir based in Tower Hamlets? Is music central to your family, community, or identity? Join our Open House events to share songs that matter to you, and help shape a music event.
Life within easy reach
Blog 22 March 2023
A webinar hosted by the TCPA, sharing insights from Waltham Forest Council and The Young Foundation, exploring the ’15-Minute Neighbourhood’ concept.
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