What we do

BBC Children in Need in partnership with Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation.

Children in Need is the official BBC charity and the largest independent UK funder of children and young people, existing to change lives across the nation.

Their vision is for every young person to have a safe, happy and secure childhood and reach their full potential.

Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation is partnering with BBC Children in Need to create conditions for youth-led decision making and invention.

F&LI Foundation will invest in 15 youth organisations across the UK to design and take part in activity plans which enable young people to find activities they are passionate about.

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Big Change in partnership with Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation.

Big Change is unashamedly hopefully for a future in which all young people thrive. They believe in the power and potential of people - individually and collectively - to create deep and lasting change.  

Founded in 2012, they find and support the people challenging the status quo and leading change, backing their early-stage ideas with high impact potential. Big Change provides opportunities for the leaders they support to connect, learn and act together as part of a purpose-driven community, rethinking and reshaping the systems around young people.  

The Spark Awards will fund and support leaders aged 18-25 with projects that have the potential to create lasting change, addressing the systemic changes needed for young people to gain a sense of purpose, enjoy their agency, build meaningful relationships, and access opportunities to grow.  

Big Change will provide early-stage grant funding as well as a tailored learning and development programme for participants to deliver their pilots, grow their leadership skills and support their personal growth. The learning and support programme will be delivered in partnership with the Young Foundation.  

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Agent Academy in partnership with Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation.

Agent Academy provides young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills to succeed in digital, creative and technology careers.    

The Academy recruits multiple times each year for their free 12-week programme, with successful applicants working alongside real-world clients on high-profile campaigns.   

A Community Interest Company, the award-winning initiative has trained hundreds of talented graduates over the last decade, with over 95% finding full-time positions within relevant sectors.     

In partnering with Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation, Agent Academy learners will create video content telling the stories of young people, asking the big questions about life, skills, growth and ambition.    

At the end of the project, videos will be shared to inspire and support other funders to guide future decision making in the philanthropy sector.