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The Young Foundation
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The UK's home for community research and social innovation. Also powering the Institute for Community Studies.

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Part of the #CommunityResearchNetworks with
@ukri.org, Gary reflects: "The Collaboration for Mental Wealth in Moray is drawing on local insights to co-create local solutions. It's fantastic to see the community-driven approach to mental wellbeing in action."

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November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Read about the Rural Durham network's first funded community-led research projects exploring heritage and the arts, transport barriers affecting young people, and the social value of shared spaces 👉 bit.ly/4po0Shd
First Funded Community Research Projects | Rural Durham — Community Research Network Durham
Rural Durham Community Research Network announces four funded projects exploring heritage, transport, companionship, and shared spaces in rural communities.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Check out the latest videos from Belfast Community Research & Innovation Network spotlighting their community partners including The Ashton Centre and
the Market Development Association👉 bit.ly/4qYsueo
Market Development Association | Partner Spotlight Video | BCRIN
The Market Development Association is one of the community partners of Belfast Community Research & Innovation (BCRIN). This video was recorded in year 1 of the BCRIN project as an introduction to the Market community and the Market Development Association, to form a baseline narrative, and to act as a tool for reflection in the future. Enjoy. @marketdevelopmentassociati4264
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November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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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October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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”.
September 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM