Impact

We work with communities all over the UK to help improve people’s lives and shape a fairer future.

Projects and programmes

Forever Young

22 November 2023

Celebrating our 70-year legacy, we continue to embrace the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, as we address challenges facing UK communities today, and tomorrow.

Fair, green, and people-powered

21 September 2022

A stronger, green and digital economy can regenerate places and improve lives. We’re working to better understand people’s readiness for change and mobilise action.

Community Knowledge Fund

21 September 2022

The Community Knowledge Fund supports communities to play a stronger role in research and innovation.

Campaign for community power

21 July 2022

Supporting better-connected, stronger communities, The Young Foundation is proud to be part of We’re Right Here, the campaign for community power.

Discussion papers

Rewriting the rulebook

This policy brief outlines The Young Foundation’s vision for enhancing social participation in mission-based government.

Family and community vulnerabilities in the transition to net zero

Assessing opportunities and potential to develop policy that supports our national journey to net zero, enabling all UK communities to participate and thrive.

Digital solutions: tech-powered responses to 21st century crises

This paper explores the potential to develop digital civic infrastructure to support our national growth and drive levelling up.

Reports and research

Rights and risks: Migrant labour exploitation in London

Commissioned by the Mayor of London and supported by FLEX, this report hears from London’s migrant workers, gaining a deeper understanding of their working conditions and the struggles they face through peer-led research.

UK public perceptions and readiness for a just transition to net zero

The Institute for Community Studies’ survey explores public views and concerns.

Kickstarting careers in research

This report shares learnings from The Young Foundation’s participation in the Department for Work and Pensions’ Kickstart Scheme.

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Community research

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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