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Joining up for a sustainable future

Partner organisations host launch of new research centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations in the North of England

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her memories growing up in Corby – a place currently dramatised in a Netflix miniseries – says a ‘just transition’ belongs to the people.

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.

‘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.

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.

Joining up for a sustainable future

Partner organisations host launch of new research centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations in the North of England

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her memories growing up in Corby – a place currently dramatised in a Netflix miniseries – says a ‘just transition’ belongs to the people.

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.

‘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.

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.

Joining up for a sustainable future

Partner organisations host launch of new research centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations in the North of England

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

Our Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her memories growing up in Corby – a place currently dramatised in a Netflix miniseries – says a ‘just transition’ belongs to the people.

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.

Shaping a fairer future

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

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Joining up for a sustainable future

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like?

‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’

Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning

Community, not catastrophe

Peer Action Collective

The Young Foundation presents: Pass the Mic

Joining up for a sustainable future

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like?

‘Preparing for disaster is not a solo sport’

Report calls for a ‘whole society’ approach to crisis planning

Community, not catastrophe

Peer Action Collective

The Young Foundation presents: Pass the Mic

Joining up for a sustainable future

‘Tenacity and environmental justice: my childhood in Toxic Town’

What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like?

Vacancies

'Everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to affect meaningful change'

Innovation, collaboration and impact

Community research

Social innovation

Shaping a fairer future

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

Planet

Place

Latest news and views

Vacancies

'Everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to affect meaningful change'

Innovation, collaboration and impact

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