Eligibility checker for the Spark Awards
Answer the questions on this page to find out if you are eligible to register for the Spark Awards for Big Changemakers
Before you apply to the Spark Awards, please tick all the questions that apply to you to see if you are eligible.
Are you between 18-25 years old?
Do you live in England?
Do you have a project that has the potential to help young people thrive and create lasting change?
Have you researched, designed and tested your project?
Is your project ready to be piloted on a small scale?
Is this the first time your project will be piloted?
Does your project aim to address the systemic and root causes of the problem it seeks to solve, rather than just surface-level symptoms?
I have never, and nor has anyone in my team, received funding from Big Change before.
Are you committed to being part of a supportive network of individuals and organisations working together to drive systemic change for young people?
Are you committed to actively involving young people in shaping decisions, co-creating solutions, and fostering an environment of mutual respect and empowerment?
Are you committed to developing and growing as a leader, continuously working on your leadership skills, self-awareness, and ability to inspire and support others in achieving positive change?
Are you committed to learning from and collaborating with others, and embracing opportunities to grow by exchanging ideas, feedback, and insights with peers, mentors, and a wider network of changemakers?