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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 6d

EVENT 🌍 | Building practice for a JUST future

Last chance to register to join us next week to discover opportunities for participation in the new Centre for Joined Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) 👇
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Building practice for a JUST future | The Young Foundation

In this online session, we will activate the power of participation to tackle social, political and environmental challenges, mobilising communities of practice to create a just, sustainable future.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 7d

In tandem, our Institute for Community Studies is publishing an analysis of the programme, which provides recommendations for carrying out community-based research 👇
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Understanding Communities: Final insight report | Institute for Community Studies

The Understanding Communities research programme was a collaboration between the British Academy and the Nuffield Foundation, exploring how local communities function and can improve people’s lives. I...

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 7d

Today, The @britishacademy.bsky.social and Nuffield Foundation's Understanding Communities programme publishes its final report.

Launched in 2022, this programme has worked to inform policy and practice on how communities can improve social wellbeing across the UK 👇
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Understanding Communities Fund | Nuffield Foundation

A collaboration from the British Academy and the Nuffield Foundation to identify practical solutions to increase the cohesion and resilience of local communities in the UK.

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · 8d

🧵 1/3 🚨 Interested in building a just, sustainable future? Join the @manchester.ac.uk @justcentre.bsky.social & @theyoungfdn.bsky.social webinar on Oct 7! 🌍✨
Explore the new Practice-Builders Network mobilising changemakers across sectors.
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Building practice for a JUST future

Activate the power of participation to tackle social, political and environmental challenges.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 8d

🚀 EVENT | Hive Minds: Exploring Participatory Research

Join us on Tuesday 4 November in Belfast with RF Associates for a collaborative session exploring the power of a participatory approach in research.

🔗Find out more and register your interest here: bit.ly/42jtter

Hive Minds: Exploring participatory research | The Young Foundation

Develop knowledge, and connect with others interested in participatory research. Hosted by RFA in partnership with The Young Foundation.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 9d

WE'RE HIRING!

Are you a Senior Researcher with strong quantitative, statistical and data analysis skills? We're looking for a dynamic team-player to join our busy and friendly team.

Find out more and apply 👇
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 9d

Brilliant to see Leonie Taylor, Siân Whyte and Laetitia Lucy share insights in @thetcpa.bsky.social's latest journal, reflecting on why community participation must be at the heart of development - and setting out key factors for success.

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 10d

The New Towns Taskforce has revealed that Thamesmead is one of 12 recommended New Town sites.
In this community-led planning edition of Town & Country Planning journal, colleagues from @theyoungfdn.bsky.social discuss how Thamesmead residents are shaping development.
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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 14d

We cannot make changes about young people, without them and this report from the Peer Action Collective highlights the value of youth voice! 💪

Explore key findings and learnings from two years of work across multiple PAC teams here: bit.ly/47ZK8Hs

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

The Peer Action Collective programme is funded by @youthendowmentfund.org.uk @coopukreal.bsky.social and #iWill ( @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk and @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social)

Read the report 👉 bit.ly/47ZK8Hs

More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people | The Young Foundation

Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

Our young speaker from Exeter said youth mental health support should recognise complexity as young people often face a range of issues at the same time "with multiple factors at play". He added that support should be tailored to the individual, and that it must be accessible and “human”.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

The Lancashire PAC team wanted to bridge gaps between young people and teachers. Our young speaker shared the importance of building trust “so teachers are not just authority figures, they become allies”. They designed a toolkit and games to enable conversations that better support young people.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

A young speaker from Hull talked about the importance of young people having adults they can relate to. “They want to talk to people who understand what life is like for them.” She shared the Hull team's work creating youth rooms, and their co-created toolkits, helping others to create their own.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

A speaker from the Bradford PAC team shared their research into drug culture. “We need to be able to educate people before they’re caught up in the lifestyle. We were shocked by how young people are when they’re introduced to it.” She said young people need safe spaces. “They're hungry for change.”

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

Describing an interactive film created by the London team of young people, our young speaker shared the value of engaging directly with peers, schools and policy influencers through their researchers. “The most important thing is to roll our research out, get it into the hands of professionals.”

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

📢Our webinar is live! Opening today’s event, our Senior Research Manager Phil Mullen introduced our new report from the #PeerActionCollective programme, working with young people across England and Wales to tackle violence affecting young people. 🧵

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 15d

REPORT LAUNCH 📢|A call to tackle violence affecting young people, with young people

Published with @youthendowmentfund.org.uk @coopukreal.bsky.social and #iWill (@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social) are key findings from research with over 5,100 young people!

Read here👉 bit.ly/47ZK8Hs

More than 5,100 UK teenagers contribute to programme tackling violence affecting young people | The Young Foundation

Survey finds young people feeling unsafe, as youth-led programme develops meaningful proposals for change

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 16d

IMPACT STORY 📈 | Tackling inequality through physical activity in Cornwall

Explore the impact of our partnership with Active Cornwall, developing a 10-year plan to increase residents’ physical activity, underpinned by evidence and guided by the experiences of local people.

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Tackling inequality through physical activity in Cornwall | The Young Foundation

Explore the impact of our partnership with Active Cornwall, developing a 10-year plan to increase residents’ physical activity, underpinned by evidence and guided by local people’s experiences.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 16d

CASE STUDY 🥁 | From African drumming to library sessions: how Hackney’s creative approach is getting communities fit for the future

Jem Hai shares one council's success increasing health, happiness, and physical activity among residents.

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From African drumming to library sessions: getting communities fit for the future

Physical activity does not exist in a vacuum. Often when we think about ‘getting active', we may imagine sports and planned exercise. Lacing up our trainers and,...

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 20d

REPORT LAUNCH 🚀 Today, we publish two reports with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social @sportengland.bsky.social and others, sharing community-driven change in East London. Over eight years, this collaboration worked to reduce local inequalities linked to health and inactivity. Read more at bit.ly/4nDE8IP

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 21d

EVENT 🌍 | Building practice for a JUST future

Join us to discover opportunities for participation in the new @justcentre.bsky.social - for those in policy or practice who are committed to justice and change.
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Building practice for a JUST future | The Young Foundation

In this online session, we will activate the power of participation to tackle social, political and environmental challenges, mobilising communities of practice to create a just, sustainable future.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 24d

Explore our work in this space www.youngfoundation.org/sustainabili...

Sustainability | The Young Foundation

A stronger, green and digital economy can regenerate places and improve lives. We’re working to better understand people’s readiness for change and mobilise action.

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 24d

Julie says “Social mobility and just transition are about ensuring no-one is left behind - and we know that access to green skills development differs according to postcode and circumstance. What conditions, policies, opportunities and changes can help everyone benefit in a fairer, greener future?"

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 24d

🌿 What green skills and capabilities do we need for a ‘just’ transition? Our Director of Just Transition @juliemclaren.bsky.social tackles this question with @sherilynmacgregor.bsky.social, Lydia Fairhurst Marshall, Joe Crolla, and Rob Wilson at today’s Social Mobility Commission Symposium 1/2

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The Young Foundation @theyoungfdn.bsky.social · 28d

After eight inspiring years, today we say a fond farewell to our CEO, @helengou.bsky.social.

Helen's parting blog embodies her characteristic ambition and drive - and her abiding belief that social change must be "participatory, people-focused, and rooted in place" 👏 👏 👏

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‘Citizen participation matters more than ever’ | The Young Foundation

As our CEO, Helen Goulden, steps down, she frames our founding principles in today’s context: social change must be ‘participatory, people-focused, and rooted in place’

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