Young Foundation

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"The Young Foundation brings together insights, innovation and entrepreneurship to meet social needs. We have a track record of over 50 years success with ventures such as the Open University, Which?, the School for Social Entrepreneurs and Healthline (the precursor of NHS Direct)." [1]

"We were formed in 2005 from the merger of the Institute of Community Studies and the Mutual Aid Centre, creations of Michael Young, later Lord Young of Dartington. The Young Foundation has been established to re-energise the powerful combination of research and action demonstrated by Michael Young.... Probably his greatest legacy was institution building. He initiated, and in some cases directly created, dozens of new institutions including:

Board of Trustees

Accessed March 2012: [3]

Advisors & Volunteers

Accessed March 2012: [4]

Contact

URL: http://www.youngfoundation.org

Resources and articles

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References

  1. Young Foundation About, organizational web page, accessed March 29, 2012.
  2. Young Foundation History, organizational web page, accessed March 29, 2012.
  3. Young Foundation Trustees, organizational web page, accessed March 29, 2012.
  4. Young Foundation Advisors & Volunteers, organizational web page, accessed March 29, 2012.