Lead the Change - BBC Children In Need
One round of Lead the Change, which has run 2 rounds in total and has 1 open now.
Funding
Up to £123,353
Location
England, West Midlands
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This grant supports projects that help young people in Birmingham connect, feel safe, lead local action and build stronger relationships in their communities. Funding is provided for 3 years. The maximum grant is £123,353. Only organisations can apply, not individuals.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must work with young people
- Must be based in Birmingham
- Individual applications not accepted
This grant is for organisations working with young people in Birmingham. You must be an established organisation as individual applications are not accepted. The focus is on projects that help young people connect and take action in their local communities.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
2,348
Typical award
£4,090
Most awards
£2,000 to £10,000
Most funded region
West Midlands
625 awards in 2025, down from 888 the year before.
Recent awards include New Beginnings Community (£3,000, 2025), Madrina UK (£2,476, 2025) and Churches Together in Balsall Common & Berkswell (£2,698, 2025).
This funder has made 2,348 awards with a typical award of £4,090. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Heart of England Community Foundation
Support projects that help young people connect, feel safe, lead local action and build stronger relationships in their communities in Birmingham. Funding is provided for 3 years per organisation.
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