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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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Explore the Rural Durham CRN 👉https://bit.ly/3K7A4Te
New event on 4th December: Reimagining Research
The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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