How we do it

We nourish a new type of leader with early stage ideas who have the vision and determination to shift systems in long-term and meaningful ways.

We back people, individually and collectively, to drive change for all young people

We invest in early-stage leaders and ideas, opening doors to the financial and social capital needed to break down barriers to change.

We back leaders who share our vision of a world where all young people unlock their agency, connect to their purpose, build meaningful relationships, and grow to thrive now and in the future.

Driving impact: the numbers

Visionary leaders backed

£0m

In follow-on funding raised by our changemakers for their early stage projects - 12 times our initial £5m investment.

Global partner organisations making the case to transform systems for young people.

Our community of changemakers

The people who lead the projects we fund think big, take risks and make things happen because they understand there is no time to waste. We support projects that are at an early stage and provide support so that they have the potential to grow and make a difference nationally.

Early stage support

We support leaders in the early stage of developing their ideas, helping them test and pilot their ideas and scale their impact. As part of the community of Big Changemakers our leaders connect with and learn from other leaders on the same mission.

Big Change’s willingness to take a chance on a new founder, with a bold idea, has been a huge contributor to the initial and enduring success of The Difference. Five years on, with backing from Big Change plus the amazing connections made through their Pioneer network, The Difference is a thriving charity working with hundreds of schools and helping thousands of students to feel safe, included and successful.
Kiran Gill, The Difference