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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
OPINION 💭 | Will devolution alone renew Britain? Following the publication of Rewiring the State, Siân Whyte writes for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social examining Labour’s state-reform agenda. Are they repeating age old mistakes? Read the piece: www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/ec...
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Devolution alone will not renew Britain
Labour’s state-reform agenda risks repeating age old mistakes
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
CASE STUDY 🖋️ | Shaping Luton's climate future through data and community voice Writing for The MJ, Senior Researcher Leonie Taylor shares her experience of working with Luton Borough Council to map a fair path to net zero in the region. Explore the insights: www.themj.co.uk/community-vo...
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How data and community voice are shaping Luton's climate future
Over the past year the community ‘think and do' organisation I work at, The Young Foundation, has partnered with Luton BC to help ensure that the town's journey...
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
BLOG 🖋️ | In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham defined this moment as “a circuit breaker for Britain”. Will his ten-year strategy deliver? www.youngfoundation.org/to-bring-ba…
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To ‘bring back hope’, Andy Burnham must ignite nationwide participation in societal change | The Young Foundation
Dr Sue Griffiths, Daniel Farag and Jessica Moore share ideas for a better future.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/07/2026
EVENT | IfG DevoLab #6: How can mayors support a just climate transition? 📅Tuesday 14 July 2026 (tomorrow), 17:30-19:00 Join us at the Institute for Government to explore how mayors and local leaders can use devolved powers to support a just climate transition.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Earlier this week, Local Net Zero Hubs staged five #EnergisingBritain events across England, connecting people in local communities and working together to shape the DESNZ public participation strategy. Read our CEO @parlysue.bsky.social's reflections >> bit.ly/3SQGavg
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How to save the planet? ‘Be more punk’!  | The Young Foundation
Our CEO, Dr Sue Griffiths, celebrates the footballers, musicians, politicians and many other local change-makers shaping a cleaner, greener Britain at Energising Britain events
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
REPORT | Today we launch our new report with @ukri.org exploring what “readiness” for community participation in research looks like across the UK academic sector and among research funders. Explore the findings and recommendations for HEIs and funders here: bit.ly/4gblMi7
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Readiness for ‘citizen science’ | The Young Foundation
This is the fourth in a series of short discussion papers, sharing learnings from the UKRI-funded Citizen Science Collaboration Grants.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Our Head of Social Business, Charlotte Healy, is conducting research for her master's degree on the gap between social impact evidence and business action. She is looking for ESG, corporate responsibility, and social impact practitioners in UK businesses to complete a 15-minute anonymous survey.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Last chance to register to join us tomorrow 👇
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
BLOG 🖋️ | Can the government’s Social Cohesion Action Plan mend our fraying social fabric? Plan envisions a more confident, cohesive and resilient future, but Isabella Pereira and @parlysue.bsky.social say it can only deliver if it prioritises addressing inequalities 👇 bit.ly/4uZkvPD
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Can the government’s social cohesion plan mend our fraying social fabric? | The Young Foundation
Isabella Pereira and Dr Sue Griffiths say the government’s social cohesion action plan can only deliver if it addresses inequalities in UK communities
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Last chance to register to join us tomorrow 👇
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The Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness @c4research.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A huge congratulations to Jack Layton, member of our research team, for the launch of his new book 📚 To celebrate the launch and to tel us a little bit more about the book, Jack has written us a short article sharing the work that went into the project behind-the-scenes. 📝 c4.ac.uk/social-infra...
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Social Infrastructure in Neighbourhoods and Cities: An Edited Collection - The Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness
The Centre is a collective of researchers, practitioners, policy makers, funders and residents collaborating to deliver an ambitious vision for better connected communities across the UK. Our vision i...
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🚀 We are delighted to be a partner on The Rayne Trust-funded 'Where People Meet' grants programme. Our CEO @parlysue.bsky.social says this work "will build a robust body of evidence on the value of community spaces across the UK, supporting meaningful, lasting change.” Read more bit.ly/4uT3xlx
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New programme supports community spaces and leadership across the UK | The Young Foundation
Announcing our tole as learning and capacity-building partner on a two-year, Rayne Trust-funded grants programme
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
BLOG 🖋️ | All change, please, all change? Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO @parlysue.bsky.social, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future? 👇 bit.ly/3Po7W0O
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All change, please, all change? | The Young Foundation
Last week’s election results mark a big step towards ‘political pluralism’, says our CEO Dr Sue Griffiths, as she asks whether our democratic infrastructure is fit for the future.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
OPINION 💭 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act: revolution or repetition? What does the new Act mean for communities across the country? Our CEO @parlysue.bsky.social explores for The MJ 👇 bit.ly/3OGw6n2
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Devo Act: revolution or repetition?
The past few weeks in Parliament have been dominated by legislative ping-pong on various Bills, including the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill....
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
REPORT 📖 | Making space for community engagement This report shares lessons from Undisciplined Spaces, a postgraduate programme at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social - focusing on engagement with communities outside of academia 👇 bit.ly/4t6jtzK
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Making space for community engagement | The Young Foundation
This report shares lessons and case studies from the Undisciplined Spaces project, working with King’s College London to support postgraduate community engagement.
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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
For five years, @right-here.org has been pushing for community power and with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill passing into law this year, momentum is growing. What should the campaign prioritise in the next phase? Share your views by 17 April ➡️ locality.tfaforms.net/284
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Our CEO, @parlysue.bsky.social notes, "While many households are taking sensible steps in the face of shortages, crisis preparedness is far from just an individual responsibility - it must be collective.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
An important piece from @theguardian.com on emergency food stockpiling: bit.ly/4c5QWUk. And one that feels particularly timely, given recent and ongoing crises facing UK communities, as well as many around the globe.
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Oats, sardines and crisps: emergency foods to stockpile – and why you should share them
In turbulent times, experts recommend building up a store of food if possible – focusing on long-life, no-cook items
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
💡Can charities be both people-powered and tech-enabled? It's tough, says our COO Sean Croghan, but "charities can use AI to save time, releasing people to focus on creativity, innovation, storytelling, and other things that come with human relationships”. Read the blog > bit.ly/4dnLyym
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AI in the charity sector: ‘How organisations can be both people-powered and tech-enabled’ | The Young Foundation
AI is transforming the charity sector. How can organisations use technology effectively while keeping people and communities at the centre?
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
⏰ LAST CHANCE! Applications to join our energised and ambitious Board of Trustees close at midday tomorrow. If you're passionate about social change and ready to drive a fairer future for UK communities, we would love to hear from you. Find out more and apply 👇
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parlysue.bsky.social @parlysue.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Looking forward to #Anthropy26 from Weds at the Eden Project in Cornwall. I'll be part of a session on community-led sustainability 📅 25 March at 5:30pm Tickets: anthropy.uk/national-gat... @anthropyuk.bsky.social #Anthropy #Anthropy26 #UnitedFuture
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our CEO @parlysue.bsky.social will be speaking at #Anthropy26 next week at the Eden Project in Cornwall. 📅 25 March at 5:30pm Speaking alongside fellow leaders on community-led sustainability Tickets: anthropy.uk/national-gat... @anthropyuk.bsky.social #Anthropy #Anthropy26 #UnitedFuture
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Writing for our website on #InternationalWomensDay, our CEO @parlysue.bsky.social says: “Gender-based is not inevitable. Preventing it requires participation from all of us, hearing lived experience, strengthening community responses, and building coalitions for change.” More: bit.ly/40erVkw
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
OPINION 💭 | How can the UK adapt to multi-party politics? Lessons from Gorton and Denton Our CEO, @parlysue.bsky.social, and Director of Sustainability, Emily Morrison, explore 👇 bit.ly/4cxkT1t
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How can the UK adapt to multi-party politics? Lessons from Gorton and Denton  | The Young Foundation
The Gorton and Denton by-election signals a shift towards multi-party politics in the UK. What does this mean for communities, democracy, and local government?
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🚀 Today's new report celebrates how community knowledge can enrich and strengthen the UK R&I system 💪 It shares learning from the @ukri.org-funded #CommunityKnowledgeFund - which invested £1.2m in 24 community organisations, alongside a learning and support programme. Read more bit.ly/4b1GTPz
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For everyone, by everyone | The Young Foundation
Insights from the Community Knowledge Fund, an initiative supporting 24 community organisations to lead and participate in research and innovation across the UK.
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parlysue.bsky.social @parlysue.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I'm beyond excited to start work today with such an amazing team. Looking forward to what lies ahead!
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parlysue.bsky.social @parlysue.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The Young Foundation is an exceptional organisation doing innovative work on the most crucial environmental, economic and social issues of our time. I'm excited and privileged to be taking on the role of CEO next year, and am very much looking forward to working with our superb staff and trustees.
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Martyn Atkins @martynpatrick.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Just marvellous. Via @histparl.bsky.social and @fantasticlife.bsky.social historyofparliament.com/2025/10/15/m...
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Michael Rush and the Database - The History of Parliament
We were sad to hear recently of the death of Professor Michael Rush of the University of Exeter. Michael was a pioneering and indefatigable scholar of
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