New centre to drive ‘sustainable futures for all’

6 November 2024

Collaboration across universities, non-profits, business, communities and government will foster sustainable and equitable low-carbon living.

Luton’s ‘next generation of changemakers’

4 November 2024

New programme in Luton to help re-imagine and redefine community leadership for social justice in Luton.

Building ‘a place where everyone feels they belong’ 

11 September 2024

Our new collaborative initiative aims to accelerate a fairer and more inclusive future for West Midlands communities

Helping nature thrive and survive in Derbyshire

28 August 2024

New collaborative project invites residents to help shape a Local Nature Recovery Strategy to protect wildlife

Tackling physical inactivity across the capital

21 August 2024

Groundbreaking partnership with London Sport to tackle inequalities in physical inactivity across the capital.

UKRI and The Young Foundation partner on UK-wide community research programme 

31 July 2024

New collaboration drives diverse, locally-led research and innovation.  

King’s Speech promises shift of power to regions and communities 

17 July 2024

The government today proposes to ‘seek new partnership with both business and working people, prioritising wealth creation for all communities.’ 

‘Safer, more connected, and better designed’

5 July 2024

Participation with residents in Basingstoke demonstrates the value of community research to tap into neighbourhood hopes and concerns.

Empowering students with a ‘truly civic’ experience

17 June 2024

New report urges UK universities to equip all students to be lifelong active citizens through formal learning, campus activities, and community engagement.

Creating ‘a town built on fairness’

30 April 2024

With a new £1.9m award from the National Lottery Community Fund, we’re building on our recent work in the Luton area, working with local communities to help overcome social, economic, and environmental challenges  

Youth forum to influence ‘lasting solutions to a complex environmental challenge’

15 March 2024

Opportunity puts 16- to 25-year-olds at the heart of a vital debate around nuclear waste, enabling community and youth involvement in shaping solutions that will have a multiple-generation impact

Young people tackle the crisis and causes of youth violence

12 March 2024

The Peer Action Collective (PAC) addresses the escalating crisis of youth safety and violence, uncovering root causes and taking positive action to address them.

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