‘More must be done to confront online racism’
Research led and directed by peer researchers on the Kickstart scheme explores the role social media plays in amplifying discrimination, hate and abuse.
Time to invest in community leadership
A new report by The Young Foundation’s Chief Executive, Helen Goulden, explores the role and value of community leadership – and suggests what’s needed to support it.
Government publishes plans to address UK inequality
The delayed Levelling Up White Paper pledges a ‘huge shift of power’ towards local people.
‘A time to recharge, renew – and participate in your future’
The Young Foundation starts 2022 with a focus on collective energy. Helen Goulden reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Exploring experiences of Covid-19 in Southampton
Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations around Southampton are invited to express their interest in recruiting peer researchers to explore issues around Covid-19 and support collective action.
Hive: creative minds, participatory research
This new conference brings together people involved in commissioning, delivering and responding to peer research.
Our two-day online event is packed with presentations, roundtables and networking opportunities – all designed for and by people in the field.
Conference streams cover youth, health, communities and social justice, and creative and innovative methods.
Responding to the Levelling Up White Paper
We stand for fairness and community-led change. Our eight-point plan builds on the government’s blueprint to address UK inequality, and describes an inclusive, just and green transformation that directly benefits local people.
Read the reportSupport the campaign for community power
People should have the power to shape the places they live.
The We’re Right Here campaign seeks to push decision-making into the hands of communities, creating a fairer society. It’s about finding solutions to issues such as inequality, loneliness, local decline, and mistrust that are informed and shaped by local insights.
Join us, community leaders, and campaigning organisations across the UK to call for a new Community Power Act.