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Who is UK research really for? Realising the value of community‑led experience

Community-led research is essential to ensuring innovation delivers real benefits for people, places and communities, not just economic growth

Building innovation muscle in the UK’s heritage sector

7 July 2026
12:15pm – 1:30pm

Join our webinar to explore how workforce challenges in the UK heritage sector can be addressed through innovation.

Can the government’s Social Cohesion Action Plan mend our fraying social fabric?

Isabella Pereira and Dr Sue Griffiths say the government’s new plan can only deliver if it addresses inequalities in UK communities

Making space for community engagement

This report shares lessons and case studies from the Undisciplined Spaces project, working with King’s College London to support postgraduate community engagement.

Community participation in evidence-informed policymaking

This paper shares The Young Foundation’s learnings about the current and potential role of community participation in policymaking and evidence co-production.

AI in the charity sector: ‘How organisations can be both people-powered and tech-enabled’

AI is transforming the charity sector. How can organisations use technology effectively while keeping people and communities at the centre?

Creating truly inclusive communities

A transformative approach to inclusive communities across the WMCA region, uniting residents, local authorities, VCFSE organisations, businesses and policymakers to improve quality of life.