Young Foundation UK

History The Young Foundation came out of The Institute for Community Studies (ICS) which was set up by social researcher and innovator Michael Young in 1954. The ICS was an urban studies think tank which combined research and social innovation. In 2005, it merged with the Mutual Aid Centre and was renamed the Young Foundation, in honour of its founder. The Institute of Community Studies and The Young Foundation have together created and supported over 80 organizations including: Which?, The Open University, Economic and Social Research Council, Social Innovation Exchange (SIX), School for Social Entrepreneurs, Uprising, Action for Happiness and Agenda.