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‘We need to be heard’

Publication 7 August 2025

This interim report shares early insights from young people on the issues that matter most to them, ahead of their full report in September 2025.

Social mobility symposium: challenging conventions

15 September 2025
9:15am – 5:00pm

Our Interim Director of Sustainability and Just Transition, Julie McLaren, will chair a panel discussion, ‘Shaping a fairer future: green skills and capabilities for a just transition’ 

A huge thank you and a fond farewell to CEO Helen Goulden

News 4 August 2025

Helen Goulden OBE to step down as Chief Executive of The Young Foundation in September 2025, following a transformative and inspiring eight-year tenure.

East London and Essex communities to help shape Thames Freeport 

News 1 August 2025

Collaborative project brings organisations and communities together to create a great place to live and work today, and in decades to come.

Only a third of Brits think the government would support them to recover after a crisis

News 22 July 2025

Following the UK government’s Resilience Action Plan, our latest data explores Brits’ attitudes towards crisis preparedness and response.

Sarah Chaytor

Person 15 July 2025

£6m project will drive academic evidence in public policymaking

News 15 July 2025

£5.9m-programme will champion and strengthen evidence-informed policymaking

Knowledge in action

Publication 15 July 2025

A practical exploration of how universities, councils and communities can collaborate to tackle complex local policy challenges together.

Haidee Bell

Haidee is Head of Equity at Wellcome Trust, with a particular focus on areas of health impacted by a changing climate.

International Launch of the JUST Centre – Joining Up for a Just Future

15 July 2025
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Join the international launch of the JUST Centre, accelerating research-informed action on sustainability.

Grace Hardy

Person 7 July 2025

Grace brings a passion for community empowerment and corporate sustainability, driving innovative strategies that strengthen the relationship between business and society while championing equality, social value, and climate resilience.

Closing remarks: Pushing boundaries in the future

Blog 3 July 2025

Watch the closing remarks from the Pushing Boundaries conference, sharing takeaways from the day and future visions for how we continue to push boundaries when it comes to community-driven R&I.