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Peer Action Collective

Peer Action Collective programme tackles the root causes of youth violence in communities across the UK.

Innovation Practitioner

Vacancy 19 March 2025

We are looking for an Innovation Practitioner with an interest in the role that business can play in supporting better outcomes for people and communities, and a good awareness of the tensions organisations face when balancing financial, environmental and social ambitions.  

Joining up for a sustainable future

News 13 March 2025

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’

Blog 11 March 2025

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.

Introduction to peer research course

16 April 2025
9:30am – 3:30pm

This online course is for organisations wishing to develop their peer research project management skills in-house. A previous participant said: “I learnt a lot and feel inspired.”

Spark Awards to ignite youth innovation

News 28 February 2025

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.

What does ‘good’ university collaboration look like? 

News 26 February 2025

We are gathering evidence of what’s working when universities in England engage with with students and local communities, or on civic climate education.

The beautiful game: in divided times, can amateur football build community? 

Blog 20 February 2025

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 

Blog 13 February 2025

Leonie Taylor shares her reflections on the climate story in 2025.

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.

Where’s the rigour on the ‘S’

Blog 3 February 2025

Helen Goulden OBE and Dan Kemp, CIO for EMEA at Morningstar Investment Management and ESG Clarity EU Committee member, debate a Scope framework for social factors on the ESG Out Loud podcast.

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We are a not-for-profit tackling societal issues with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach.

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Social innovation

Involving people from diverse sectors to shape game-changing initiatives.

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