We tackle the issues people tell us they care about
Delivering programmes across three areas: improving our prospects; strengthening UK places; and supporting a greener, healthier planet
Prospects
We drive a fairer future through collaboration between communities, businesses and policymakers.
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Planet
We support policy change, action and local participation for a socially just transition to net zero.
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Place
We work in UK places, bringing people, businesses and influencers together for locally-led social, civic and political change.
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Report warns green housing upgrades fail to reach London’s most vulnerable
Research finds barriers to public participation as the capital pushes towards net zero with home retrofitting.
‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’
After a childhood fearing nuclear war and early adult years as a ‘city prepper’, our CEO now calls for ‘whole society’ preparedness and greater recognition of community responders.
Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning
Our CEO says ‘neighbours are more supportive than government’ when crisis hits.
Community, not catastrophe
When disaster strikes, local people and communities step up. This report calls for them to be recognised as part of our Critical National Infrastructure in times of crisis.
Peer Action Collective
Peer Action Collective programme tackles the root causes of youth violence in communities across the UK.
In-depth participatory research
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Explore our innovation and practice programmesA fair and sustainable future
Working towards a just transition to net zeroPeople-powered evidence
Explore our Institute for Community StudiesPushing Boundaries: a conference for community-driven research and innovation
Join UKRI and The Young Foundation, on 10 June 2025, as we bring together the pioneers who are transforming research and innovation through community-driven approaches.
The conference will explore how communities are reshaping what research and innovation can be. Together, we’ll explore how to push boundaries to create better opportunities for everyone to participate in research and innovation, and spark ideas for future collaboration.
Meet the speakers and explore the agenda
