‘He mixed the intellectual rigour of research with the entrepreneurial flair...
The Young Foundation Trustee, Mike Omoniyi, explains what being 'Forever Young' means to him.
View Article‘The driver of Michael’s innovation was often discontent’
Discontent can be a powerful force for good, if we choose to participate in generating new solutions, says Helen Goulden.
View Article‘Raising our expectation of participation’
We 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...
View Article‘If there is nowhere to go, communities go nowhere’
Reflecting on the Community Ownership Commission's report, Helen Goulden says local people have huge ambition to create great places to live, work and thrive - and so should any government.
View Article‘From incarceration to transformation’: creating homes for former prisoners
Darryn Frost QGM says the Community Knowledge Fund grant awarded to his organisation was a catalyst for positive change, ensuring prison-leavers are seen, heard and housed.
View Article‘A community space, a pub, and better lighting in public spaces’
What do communities need? Leonie Taylor reflects on the realities of engaging local people in planning strategies and highlights the importance of peer research as a driver for change.
View ArticleA five-point plan for a green and fair future
Net zero transition must leave no one behind, says Emily Morrison – and our research shows how national policy can make it so
View Article‘Reflections on Michael Young’s legacy’
Find out more about Michael Young's legacy and the important work carried out by the institutions he founded over the years.
View ArticleCiviCast: A history of the Civic University movement
In this podcast, our Senior Research Manager Tania Carregha interviews Professor John Goddard OBE.
View ArticleHive Minds webinar: Citizen Science event recording
Sharing experiences of citizen science and community research.
View ArticlePerspectives from a Citizen Researcher
Rebecca shares her experiences of Citizen Science work
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