F&LI 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.