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Delivering programmes across three areas: improving our prospects; strengthening UK places; and supporting a greener, healthier planet
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We drive a fairer future through collaboration between communities, businesses and policymakers.
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We support policy change, action and local participation for a socially just transition to net zero.
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We work in UK places, bringing people, businesses and influencers together for locally-led social, civic and political change.
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What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like?
We are gathering evidence of what’s working when universities in England engage with with students and local communities, or on civic climate education.
Spark Awards to ignite youth innovation
Accelerating our work to amplify youth voice and action, we’re collaborating with Big Change to deliver the Spark Awards, supporting 18 to 25-year-olds to reimagine the future and create deep-rooted lasting change.
The beautiful game: in divided times, can amateur football build community?
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
Leonie Taylor shares her reflections on the climate story in 2025.
The Young Foundation presents: Pass the Mic
Our social media campaign is live! For too long, young people haven’t had a say in how their place are run, how we look after our planet, or their future prospect. It’s time to #PassTheMic to the voices of the future.
‘We face challenging times – but the solutions are available to us all’
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.