The Spark Awards for Big Changemakers
Reimagine the future and spark lasting change for all young people.
Calling 18-25-year-old changemakers in England! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to access funding and support to bring your pilot-ready projects to life. Apply now to experience the joy and power of creating social change.
We will fund and support up to 10 young leaders or teams, based in England, aged between 18 and 25.
The selected projects will receive a grant of up to £40,000 for their project.
1 year
You will receive a 12-month tailored learning and development programme worth up to £10,000.
About the Spark Awards
If you’re aged between 18-25, living in England, and you have a pilot-ready project that will create positive social impact for all young people, this is your chance to grow, connect, and spark lasting change.
Look forward to:
- Funding and support.
- Coaching to help you prioritise personal growth and develop your leadership skills.
- Joining our community of changemakers, and experience the joy of creating social change.
- Growing in confidence as you build on your ideas for social change.
- Exploring your imagination as you discover new passions and have fun.
Funding and Support
Up to 10 young leaders, or teams of three, will receive a grant of up to £40,000 to develop their project, and take part in a 12-month tailored learning and development programme run in partnership with The Young Foundation, worth up to £10,000.
This includes:
- 1-2-1 support tailored to individual needs, providing supportive challenge and space for reflection.
- Peer learning to build network connections and receive support and challenge in a safe environment as you test your ideas.
- In-person residential's to connect with your peers and build your knowledge of innovation with a focus on 'piloting' approaches.
- Online masterclasses and guest speakers in focused online sessions providing insight on specific challenges, approaches, and topics.
Could your project spark lasting change?
We’re looking for projects that address the root causes of the problem they seek to solve, and focus on one or more of the following outcomes for young people:
- Purpose: Helping young people explore their passions, set goals, and contribute to their communities.
- Agency: Empowering young people to make informed decisions and take purposeful action.
- Relationships: Building strong, trusting relationships that support emotional and social well-being.
- Growth: Supporting young people to see challenges as opportunities and develop the skills and character they need.
KEY DATES
Stay on track with the important milestones for the awards. These key dates will guide you through the application process and ensure that you’re well-prepared every step of the way.
More information
Apply now
Are you aged 18-25 with a pilot-ready project that could transform the lives of young people? Apply now to turn your project into action with funding, support, and a network of changemakers!
Big love & thanks to our partners who have made these Awards possible.
