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About The Work Foundation

Through its rigorous research programmes targeting organisations, cities, regions and economies, The Work Foundation is a leading provider of research-based analysis, knowledge exchange and policy advice in the UK and beyond. 

The Work Foundation is part of Lancaster University – an alliance that enables both organisations to further enhance their impact.

The Work Foundation's Research

The Work Foundation’s independent research focuses on innovation and economic change, the role of cities, labour market disadvantage, health and wellbeing at work and how organisational change can promote good work.

The Big Innovation Centre

The Big Innovation Centre is an exciting initiative from The Work Foundation and Lancaster University. It exists to make the UK a global open innovation hub, to build a world-class innovation ecosystem and grow the UK economy.

London Creative and Digital Fusion

London Creative and Digital Fusion is a programme of interactive, tailored and in-depth support for creative and digital SMEs across London. The programme links SMEs to talent, expertise and resources from leading-edge universities and colleges.

LEAD London

Leading Enterprise and Development   (LEAD ®) is a ten month intensive leadership and management programme, specifically designed for owner-managers, MDs and senior managers of SMEs that are growing or have potential to grow.