News
Building resilient communities and tackling geographic inequalities
25 January 2023
Our collaborative research – delivered with the British Academy, Power to Change, and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy – explores the role and importance of ‘social infrastructure’.
Funding programme supports ‘fresh thinking’ in the heritage sector
24 January 2023
As the National Lottery Heritage Fund awards 35 grants to drive innovation in the heritage sector, we’re supporting grantees to develop their ideas and skills.
Supporting migrant workers in London
21 December 2022
A new project with GLA and FLEX will examine what can be done to improve access to employment support and advice services for migrant workers at risk of abuse and exploitation.
New project tackles ‘avoidable and unfair’ health inequalities
15 December 2022
Linking community, health and social sectors together, Living Roots is a new collaborative programme working to improve health equity in the west London borough of Ealing.
New project will ‘support people of all faiths and circumstances’
25 October 2022
Project to develop a Group Theory of Change supports CUF’s broader ambition to understand ‘what works’ for hyperlocal faith-based social action.
Research seeks to support community businesses in the green economy
23 September 2022
We’re working with Power to Change, a trust supporting community business and funding community climate action.
Policy briefing examines impact of shift to carbon-neutral economy
22 September 2022
How policy can support all UK people through our transition to net zero carbon emissions.
New fund supports knowledge creation ‘by everyone, for everyone’
21 September 2022
Community Knowledge Fund will help groups and organisations find solutions to local and national challenges by uncovering knowledge and turning great ideas into action.
The ‘ripple effect’ of participatory research
10 August 2022
New research from the Institute for Community Studies evaluates UKRI-funded research projects, seeking to better understand the value and scope of ‘citizen science’
Building ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’: what’s on your doorstep?
29 July 2022
We’re working with communities and the Council in Waltham Forest to better understand local needs and shape neighbourhoods
The Young Foundation joins the Diversity Forum
28 July 2022
Working to support greater diversity, equity, equality and inclusion in the social investment sector, we are proud to announce The Young Foundation has joined the Diversity Forum.
Report shares recommendations from our Kickstart experience
21 July 2022
As our final cohort of young researchers finish their placement, we shares key learnings and reflections