Lead the change

Lead the Change is a new, three‑year initiative launched by BBC Children in Need, in partnership with Co‑op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations and The National Lottery Community Fund.  The programme supports young people to build stronger relationships, feel more connected and take a leading role in shaping positive change within their communities.

Lead the Change aims to:

• Strengthen community connection and safety.
• Empower young people as leaders, storytellers and changemakers.
• Support young people to build digital literacy and challenge harmful narratives.
• Increase opportunity through skills and leadership pathways.
• Build a national movement for youth‑led connection and change.

Key Details:

• Grant amount: £123,353 per organisation
• Grant length: 3 years
• Approved project grants will support the aims and delivery of the programme and meet the criteria set out below.
• Applicants will be required to demonstrate the strength of youth leadership and voice within their organisation, relevance to target communities (young people impacted by xenophobia, racism and islamophobia) and programme aims, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice, capacity to deliver and sustain impact and a commitment to the six principles of high-quality youth social action.  We particularly welcome applications from organisations led by people most impacted by xenophobia, racism and islamophobia.
• You can apply if you are already funded by BBC Children in Need or a community foundation, but you cannot apply for the same work that is already funded (or any work already funded by another organisation).
• You can only apply for and hold one Lead the Change grant.

For more information follow the link provided. Check the relevant community foundation for deadline details.