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What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like? 

News 26 February 2025

We are gathering evidence of what’s working when universities in England engage with with students and local communities, or on civic climate education.

The beautiful game: in divided times, can amateur football build community? 

Blog 20 February 2025

Dr Jack Layton explores how amateur sports build social connections, care and trust.

Net zero can be a polarising issue – but our transition must reach everyone 

Blog 13 February 2025

Leonie Taylor shares her reflections on the climate story in 2025.

Pass the Mic: the questions

The Young Foundation presents: Pass the Mic

For too long, young people haven’t had a say in their place, planet, or future prospect. Our social media campaign #PassTheMic amplifies the voices of the future.

Where’s the rigour on the ‘S’

Blog 3 February 2025

Helen Goulden OBE and Dan Kemp, CIO for EMEA at Morningstar Investment Management and ESG Clarity EU Committee member, debate a Scope framework for social factors on the ESG Out Loud podcast.

‘We face challenging times – but the solutions are available to us all’

Blog 29 January 2025

As we launch into a turbulent and troubled 2025, our CEO Helen Goulden says The Young Foundation’s vision for a better-connected and fairer society is as vital as ever.

‘A movement of hope, a movement of neighbours’

Blog 24 January 2025

When communities feel powerless, apathy breeds. Al Mathers, Leonie Taylor and Jack Layton call for greater resources and time to ensure people can have ongoing, active roles in shaping their homes and neighbourhoods.

South Ham and Buckskin

Impact story 24 January 2025

A community-led research project in South Ham and Buckskin gathered insights into local residents’ experiences and priorities for change. Read about the programme and the positive impact it continues to have for to local people.

A just transition in retrofits

Publication 16 January 2025

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.

Civic Universities and Climate Education

Repository entry 1 January 2025

This review brings together recent literature and evidence, alongside short case study examples, to understand the state of climate education in England. With an ultimate focus on challenging the role of universities in delivering a climate education, this publication looks at who is influencing the climate education agenda, how climate educati…

Civic Universities and Green Spaces: Exploring the current and potential impact on the wellbeing of local communities, staff, and students

Repository entry 1 January 2025

This paper reviews evidence around the relationship between green space, health and wellbeing in the context of universities. It highlights some key mechanisms through which green spaces achieve a positive impact on wellbeing – as spaces for physical activity, as social infrastructures, and as mitigation against the impacts of climate change …