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Lead the Change
One round of Lead the Change, which has run 2 rounds in total and has 1 open now.
Funding
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Location
London
Applications
Open until 30 April 2026
Lead the Change supports young people to strengthen relationships and build belonging in their communities. This is a three-year programme run by BBC Children in Need and eight partner foundations. You can apply if you are a charity or non-profit organisation based in Croydon. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Applications close on 1 May 2026. You can use the money to help young people take leading roles in community projects. The programme focuses on fostering understanding between different groups in local areas.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based in Croydon borough
- Must work with young people on community projects
This grant is for charities and non-profit organisations based in Croydon. You should apply if you work with young people on community building projects. It is not for businesses or organisations outside Croydon borough.
Regions
No published award history for London Community Foundation. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from London Community Foundation
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 play a leading role in strengthening relationships, fostering understanding and building belonging in their communities.
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