Driving bright futures and positive PROSPECTS
Building pathways for better prospects
Greater community power and local participation in social, civic, and political change drives a fairer future, particularly when amplifying ‘less heard’ voices and supporting young people.
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Read our reportDaniel Farag - Director of Innovation and Practice, The Young FoundationCommunities across the UK are grappling with multiple and sometimes complex challenges, impacting their future prospects and ability to thrive. Greater community participation in the decisions that influence how people connect, live, work and play is a critical part of driving meaningful change and making progress towards a fairer future, particularly when supporting and amplifying ‘less heard’ voices and supporting the next generation of leaders and change makers.
Our spokespeople
Helen Goulden
Helen, CEO of The Young Foundation, leads our multi-disciplinary team of researchers and innovators to support stronger communities across the UK. She has extensive experience in both the private sector and government, enhancing digital strategies and solutions for global corporate clients.
Helen Goulden OBEDaniel Farag
Dan leads our practical social change and innovation work with communities, public systems, and social enterprises. He has worked across the public, private and charitable sectors, supporting individuals, organisations and systems to release the power of people closest to issues.
Daniel faragDr Al Mathers
Al is Director of Research at The Young Foundation in 2023. With over 15 years’ experience, her work focuses on partnerships with underrepresented groups and redesigning participatory approaches. She is passionate about realising a fairer future with communities and supporting evidence-driven social change.
Dr Al MathersOur vision for change
The Power of Participation: our vision 2024-28
Inequality Social innovation Systems change30 November 2023
Embracing the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, our five-year strategy, The Power of Participation, shares our vision to redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business and shape a fairer, greener future.
Rewriting the rulebook
Community Community leadership Community needs & priorities Places Systems change9 July 2024
This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government.