Foundations

ALT A static Foundations-branded graphic featuring a white speech bubble on an oatmeal background. The periwinkle blue headline copy reads: 'Think implementation, not just interventions'. The smaller charcoal copy below that reads: 'In conversation with Changemakers evaluation partner Cordis Bright.'

ALT A graphic with a teal background that features the Foundations logo in the top right corner and the headline copy: 'Why Changemakers matters now', with the following copy below: 'Knowing what it takes to put evidence into action in local children’s services is as crucial as ever.'

ALT Slide reading 'Foundations Impact Report 2025–2026 evidence and practice activity across England'. A map of England shows national reach, marked by orange location dots.

ALT Slide reading a quote from the expert by experience: "Minoritised ethnic children and young people growing up in kinship care have a very specific experience. Being involved in this work has been impactful and meaningful to me, because it's shown me that we could get closer to finding an answer to it all: there is such little acknowledgement of the experiences of young people like myself, and I don't wish that for the next generation."

ALT Promotional banner for "Foundations for Success" — a session on what works for children, young people and families at the Conservative Party Conference 2026; Monday 5 Oct, 9:45–10:45am at Youth Zone, with Foundations and Youth Futures Foundation logos and a smiling mother hugging her child.

ALT Eight key messages for effective early help 1. Put early intervention at the heart of the early help system 2. Use evidence about What Works to inform service decisions 3. National policy is encouraging evidence use 4. Build the evidence on areas where there is too little to go on 5. Relationships are our most important intervention 6. The workforce is the key enabler of reform 7. Early help must combine emotional and practical help 8. Good implementation matters as much as good ideas.