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‘Speaking truth to power’
Blog 7 March 2024Hearing from young people around the UK, this short film reflects on their civic journeys to becoming active citizens – and explores the change that’s needed to increase engagement.
The Power of Participation: our vision 2024-28
Publication 30 November 2023Embracing the spirit of our founder, Michael Young, our five-year strategy, The Power of Participation, shares our vision to redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business and shape a fairer, greener future.
A historical perspective: Michael Young’s legacy and the history of the Institute for Community Studies
Publication 29 November 2023Marking 70 years since the Institute for Community Studies’ inception, Holly Smith outlines it’s profound impact on the welfare state and political thinking.
‘Raising our expectation of participation’
Blog 29 November 2023We launch our new five-year strategy at a time of great challenge and division, says our CEO, Helen Goulden – and everyone in the UK should experience the power of participation to affect meaningful change
‘The driver of Michael’s innovation was often discontent’
Blog 29 November 2023Discontent can be a powerful force for good, if we choose to participate in generating new solutions, says Helen Goulden.
‘He mixed the intellectual rigour of research with the entrepreneurial flair of business’
Blog 22 November 2023The Young Foundation Trustee, Mike Omoniyi, explains what being ‘Forever Young’ means to him.
‘He was a do-er; he got his hands dirty to make changes for the better’
Blog 22 November 2023Our Trustee Kate Hainsworth shares what the spirit of Michael Young means to her.
Our food system: community research exploring access to healthy food in East Birmingham
Publication 8 November 2023Drawing on East Birmingham residents’ lived experiences, this report offers policy recommendations for healthy food systems.