About our Community

Proud to support an incredible intergenerational community of leaders to flourish and unlock their potential as innovators; supporting young people to thrive.

Over the last decade we've walked alongside Big Change leaders as their ideas have evolved and grown, celebrating their successes and supporting them to achieve the greatest impact possible for young people through their work.

Meet the Changemakers Our Impact

CREATING LASTING CHANGE

We believe that strong connections, trust, and relationships are essential for our community to flourish and unlock their potential as leaders and innovators. That’s why we prioritise building meaningful, genuine relationships. We achieve this by celebrating achievements, addressing challenges, and seeking opportunities to drive greater impact. Our early stage funding and continued support demonstrate our dedication to the strength of lasting partnerships.

WE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

As Individuals

By creating spaces for reflection, sharing, and fun, along with activities like coaching, retreats, and peer networks.

As Leaders with Big Ideas

By offering practical learning, access to networks, and opportunities to accelerate their ideas, including workshops, mentoring, and support support to apply for follow-on funding.

As a Collective of Leaders Focused on Systems Change

By amplifying their voices, creating community spaces for shared insight, and providing advocacy grants to champion necessary changes in the systems around young people.

MEET THE CHANGEMAKERS

At the heart of Big Change is a vibrant community of changemakers, leaders and innovators dedicated to transforming the systems around young people and creating opportunities for them to thrive in life.

Force of Nature

We funded Clover Hogan as a joint winner in our Big Education Challenge. Find out about Force of Nature and how it…

CanTeam

We funded Jonathan Harper as a joint winner in our Big Education Challenge. CanTeam transforms the role of schools in…

Paige Connect

We funded Sergio Gosalvez as a winner in our Big Education Challenge. Paige Connect transforms braille writers…

Studio Self-Made

Big Change funded Emma Redfern as a finalist and runner up in our Big Education Challenge. Find out how Studio…

Potential MCR

We funded Farhad Gohar as a runner up in our Big Education. Potential MCR provides mentorship for young people at risk…