About us
The Intergenerational Foundation is a research charity fighting for a fairer deal for younger and future generations.
As the leading authority on intergenerational fairness in the UK, we produce rigorous research that challenges the status quo, shapes public debate, and drives meaningful policy change.
We are independent, non-party-political, and funded by unconditional donations from foundations, individual supporters, and organisations that share our goals.
We engage regularly with our supporters to discuss our work and develop new ideas. If you would like to learn more, please contact us at [email protected].
How you can support us:
You can support our work in several ways:
- subscribe to our newsletter
- contribute by writing blogs, joining meetings, or sharing your expertise
- read, share, and promote our research and policy recommendations
- donate to support our work. The more resources we have, the more impact we can make
Our history
Established in 2011, the Intergenerational Foundation has helped place the concept of intergenerational fairness at the centre of UK policy debates. Our work is now regularly cited by politicians, policymakers, journalists, and broadcasters.
We have drawn attention to areas where intergenerational unfairness is particularly acute, including:
- housing market inequalities
- widening gaps in wealth between age groups
- age-based benefits that are poorly targeted. State support should be based on need, not age
- disparities in pension settlements between older and younger workers
- unfairness in higher education finance
- the taxation system, which places a heavier burden on earned income than on wealth and unearned income
