In this episode of HUDL Up, we explore the journey of the Future Communities Collective: from its beginnings, to its impact, and to what comes next as members transition on.

Louise Snelders from the Co-op Foundation is joined by Keshon, Zak and Saffai, outgoing members of the Future Communities Collective. Together, they reflect on how the Collective was formed, why the Co-op Foundation chose to work alongside young people, and what it’s meant to shift power in funding decisions.

The conversation looks at how young people moved from expecting a limited role to holding real decision-making influence, how the Collective has changed the Foundation’s culture and practice, and what it takes to do this work in a way that is meaningful, rather than tokenistic.

They also explore the challenges of balancing life alongside the work, navigating disagreement, building confidence, and learning to handle responsibility, including what it means to be trusted with decisions that shape real funding outcomes.

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