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Whose future is it? Why every voice matters

Any process that seeks to re-imagine the future must be co-designed to be inclusive.

1 Mar 2021 Adanna Shallowe

A group of people seated in a casual, indoor setting. Two women in the foreground are smiling and engaged in conversation. Others are visible in the background, also chatting and holding notebooks. The atmosphere appears relaxed and friendly.

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It’s time to tackle young people’s economic insecurity

It is clear the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting young people’s economic security, which is why we’re launching a new project to understand how economic insecurity affects those aged 12-24.

15 Feb 2021 Fran Landreth Strong

A group of people sit around a table with laptops and notebooks, engaged in discussion. The room is well-lit with large windows in the background. One person is speaking while others listen attentively.

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Supporting a more inclusive education system in London

How can we solve the challenge of reducing school exclusions?

1 Feb 2021 Mehak Tejani

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Rethinking Fashion

A 4-month learning journey with 12 creative ventures to accelerate the transition to a circular future for fashion.

25 Nov 2020 Josie Warden, Rebecca Ford

A collage of 12 people, each smiling, with their names below their images. The individuals have diverse backgrounds, and each photo features a unique setting. Names: Adam, Alice, Besma, Comet, Layla, Mat, Nat, Nina, Rob, Sara, Sophie, Trishna.

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Thinking about the future differently

To solve today’s challenges, we need to think long-term. How can we do that?

26 Oct 2020 Ella Firebrace

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Why young workers are more at risk of Covid-19 and automation

Support for young people should be at the heart of policies to protect workers at risk from Covid-19 and automation.

16 Oct 2020 Emma Morgante

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Pride in place: unlocking every area’s potential

How our local heritage can create a better future.

14 Oct 2020 Hannah Webster

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Changing how we see heritage can help us build back better

How the heritage sector is making a difference in local communities.

7 Aug 2020 Becca Antink

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The blank page approach to cultural heritage

The best way of protecting heritage isn’t locking it away. Stephen Stenning on creating a people-centred heritage sector by re-thinking our old assumptions.

6 Aug 2020 Stephen Stenning

Elderly man in a yellow raincoat stands by a blue boat with buoys on it, in a coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and overcast sky in the background.

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The role the ‘fair finance’ sector can play in the recovery

Everyone should have the tools to manage their money.

25 Jun 2020 Mike Grimsdale FRSA