Young Foundation

The Young Foundation
Formation1 November 1953 (1953-11-01) as the
Institute of Community Studies
TypeSocial Innovation
HeadquartersToynbee Hall
28 Commercial Street
London
E1 6LS
United Kingdom
Chief Executive
Helen Goulden
SubsidiariesAction for Happiness
Institute for Community Studies
Staff70
Volunteers200
WebsiteYoungFoundation.org
"The Young Foundation, registered charity no. 274345". Charity Commission for England and Wales.

The Young Foundation is a not-for-profit, organisation driving community research and social innovation.

It is named after Michael Young, the British sociologist and social activist who created over 60 organisations including the Open University, Which?, Economic and Social Research Council, the School for Social Entrepreneurs, and Language Line.