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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
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.
£10m project will build stronger communities across the UK
New £10m C4 Centre, led by Sheffield Hallam University, will strengthen community leadership and build a more connected UK.
Heritage organisations drive ‘meaningful and sustainable’ change
As our Heritage Innovation Fund partnership moves into its third phase, organisations across the UK continue to innovate creative new ways of working.
£9m investment will address regional priorities across the UK
Our partnership with UKRI will support nine local networks to ensure research and innovation is ‘by everyone, for everyone, everywhere’.
Blog
‘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.
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.
‘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.