Reports and research
Adapting to change: the role of community resilience
1 October 2012 | Authors: Will Norman,
Adapting to Change asks what it is that makes communities not just bounce back from adversity but thrive when faced with long-term challenges. This report, commissioned by the Barrow Cadbury Trust, seeks to build on this work, deepen our understanding
Reducing crime: the case for preventative investment
30 September 2012 | Authors: Mhairi Aylott, Neil Reeder,
Ignoring the need for prevention can store up big problems for the future, whether the issue is health or criminal justice, homelessness or poor performance at school. But faced with austerity, the risk is that local services concentrate on making
Being Seen, Being Heard: promoting emotional wellbeing for children and young people
30 September 2012 | Authors: Bethia McNeil, Mhairi Aylott, Nina Mguni,
This document sets out research and recommendations for a school-based approach to promote emotional wellbeing amongst children and young people in Buckinghamshire. It focuses on supporting schools and local agencies to promote mental health interventions to boost mental wellbeing of
The wellbeing and resilience paradox
1 September 2012 | Authors: Nicola Bacon, Nina Mguni,
Wellbeing and resilience are linked: over time the quality of anyone’s life will depend on a certain amount of mental toughness. But are wellbeing and resilience two sides of the same coin or is it possible to be resilient but
Framework of outcomes for young people
1 July 2012 | Authors: Bethia McNeil, Julie Rich, Neil Reeder,
Young people are living, learning and negotiating transitions to adulthood and independence in an increasingly complex and challenging world, in which they face greater levels of choice and opportunity, but also unprecedented uncertainty and risk. This calls for empowered, resilient
An insight into the impact of the cuts on some of the most vulnerable in Camden
1 July 2012 | Authors: Catherine Russell, Mhairi Aylott, Vicki Sellick, Will Norman,
By 2012, austerity measures across the country had been changing the shape and size of Britain’s public services for several years. National and local government were forced to make difficult decisions about which services to prioritise and which to re-shape
Invisible Men: Engaging More Men in Social Projects
1 July 2012 | Authors: Aman Johal, Anton Shelupanov, Will Norman,
In a socio-political context including rising unemployment and the 2012 UK riots, men are increasingly facing crises but are more resistant to seeking help. Yet in spite of this, men are rarely considered to be a “target group” and all
Local 2.0: How digital technology empowers local communities
30 May 2012 | Authors: Mandeep Hothi,
Local 2.0 was a Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) funded project that aimed to learn how local communities can be empowered through social media and other digital technologies. Between April 2010 and April 2012 we supported communities in
TEPSIE Social Innovation Overview – parts I, II, III, IV and Bibliography
30 May 2012 | Authors: Anna Davies, Will Norman,
This project, exploring the Theoretical, Empirical and Policy Foundations for Social Innovation in Europe (TEPSIE) is being carried out by a consortium of six partners, including The Young Foundation. Together, this consortium has designed a research programme which aims to
Taking Tottenham Forward Community Summit
1 May 2012 | Authors: Catherine Russell, Tricia Hackett,
The Young Foundation was commissioned by the London Borough of Haringey to design and facilitate the Tottenham Community Summit. The aim of the Community Summit was to create the opportunity for local stakeholders to meet one another, learn about the
Care4Care Overview
1 May 2012 | Authors: Peter Gerry,
Life expectancy in the UK is increasing at more than five hours a day, every day. Improvements in the diagnosis and treatments of diseases as well as changes in areas such as diet, housing, sanitation and education have all contributed
Financing Social Impact
30 April 2012 | Authors: Carmel O’Sullivan, Geoff Mulgan, Simon Tucker, Will Norman,
Creating a finance ecosystem where social innovations can flourish. Where do we want to be in 2022? The field of social innovation is beginning to gather momentum, with significant investment from governments, foundations and business. The field combines commitment, experience