Lead the Change - BBC Children In Need

Heart of England Community Foundation
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £123,353

Location

England, West Midlands

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant supports projects that help young people in Birmingham connect with their communities and feel safe. You can get funding for up to 3 years to run projects that help young people lead local action and build stronger relationships. The maximum funding is £123,353 but the minimum amount is not specified. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. Only organisations can apply, not individuals. The funding comes from BBC Children In Need through Heart of England Community Foundation.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must work with young people
  • Projects must help young people connect with communities
  • Up to 3 years funding per organisation
  • No individual applications accepted
Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations in Birmingham that work with young people. You need to run projects that help young people connect with their communities, feel safe, or lead local action. Individual applicants cannot apply.

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.

How to apply

Contact Heart of England Community Foundation to apply. Only organisations can submit applications, not individuals.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026

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