Reports and research

Ready for Work: The capabilities young people need to find and keep work – and the programmes proven to help develop these

30 September 2014 | Authors:

This report, produced by Impetus-PEF in partnership with the Young Foundation and the Social Research Unit at Dartington (SRU), seeks to provide practical answers to the question: how can we help young people be ready for work? We believe the

One Year On: The impact of our 2012 Accelerator course

10 September 2014 | Authors:

Our Accelerator course supports social ventures to find the investment they need to increase their social impact, specifically supporting organisations looking to increase the scale at which they are working. The Accelerator Impact Report demonstrates the impact the course had on

INSPIRE: An evaluation of the Sussex Police schools education programme

7 September 2014 | Authors:

There is relatively little research looking at the views of children and young people about the police but improving confidence and experiences of contact with the police is a priority identified by the Association of Chief Police Officers. Early contact

Better by Design: Design thinking for the Scottish third sector

28 July 2014 | Authors:

Many third sector organisations are facing increased demand for their services, more competition for funding and increased pressure to show their social impact. In response, Big Lottery Fund Scotland developed Better By Design, a process of design-led support provided by

Digital Social Innovation in Northern Ireland

2 April 2014 | Authors: Sophie Hostick-Boakye,

There is huge potential for digital technology to be more widely used for the social good in Northern Ireland, and this report highlights ways in which voluntary and community groups, the private and public sectors and high-tech experts can make

A Reflection on Social Innovation in Colombia

5 February 2014 | Authors: Louise Pulford, Tricia Hackett,

In 2013, The Young Foundation and the Social Innovation Exchange (SIX) were commissioned by the national Colombian Centre for Social Innovation of ANSPE (National Agency to Overcome Extreme Poverty) to design and run a series of events on Social Innovation

Bridging the Divide: Social entrepreneurs and commissioners on public sector contracting

18 December 2013 | Authors: Anna Davies,

Successive UK governments have pursued an agenda of opening up public services to alternative providers from the private and third sectors, with the stated aim of diversifying provision in order to promote competition, efficiency and innovation. The current coalition government

Feeling the Squeeze: An insight into the impact of the cuts on some of the most vulnerable in Camden

10 December 2013 | Authors:

This report is the second part of a study to understand the impact of the national and local changes to benefits and services on some of the most vulnerable residents in Camden. In the first year in 2012, we found

Together We Can: Exploring asset-based approaches and complex needs service transformation

14 November 2013 | Authors: Catherine Russell,

Our health needs as a nation are changing. Improvements in healthcare mean we are now living longer than ever, yet these advances also bring new challenges. At the same time, we are living in a society which places greater value

Growing Social Ventures

4 November 2013 | Authors: Cynthia Shanmugalingam, Geoff Mulgan, Jack Graham, Simon Tucker,

Britain’s history is full of examples of forward-thinking co-ops, charities, mutuals as well as profitable businesses that have pioneered innovative ways to tackle social needs. From the rich activity of socially oriented businesses and charities in the 19th century, to

Metropolitan Social Entrepreneurs Business Booklet

24 October 2013 | Authors:

In March 2012 Metropolitan, The Young Foundation and OLMEC began working together to support migrant social entrepreneurs in London and Nottingham. We provided support to over 60 migrant social entrepreneurs and enterprises through two distinct programmes: First Steps in Social Enterprise and CLIMB (Community Level Investment

Keeping in Touch with our Roots: The case for housing associations to build closer links with social enterprises

21 October 2013 | Authors:

The history of housing associations is rooted in supporting the most vulnerable in society. As their reach has expanded, the challenge has been to stay connected to the communities they serve. Social enterprise and entrepreneurship offers a route for housing