| Formation | November 1, 1953[1] as the Institute of Community Studies |
|---|---|
| Type | Social Innovation |
| Headquarters | Toynbee Hall 28 Commercial Street London E1 6LS United Kingdom |
Chief Executive | Helen Goulden |
| Subsidiaries | Action for Happiness Institute for Community Studies |
Staff | 70 |
Volunteers | 200 [2] |
| Website | YoungFoundation.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.[3]