Helen is Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation, leading a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, innovators and social investors to support stronger communities across the UK.

In 2019, she launched the new Institute for Community Studies; creating a platform for institutions to better understand – and more equitably involve – local communities.

Prior, Helen was Executive Director at Nesta, responsible for leading the Innovation Lab supporting innovation in the arts, civil society, government and education sectors.

The Challenge Works Advisory Panel