Lead the Change
Ref: GRT-FKN42U2R
Funding Available
Up to £123,353
UK Wide
All Sectors
30 April 2026
Grants & Funding
About This Grant
A three-year initiative launched by BBC Children in Need and partners, coordinated by UK Community Foundations. It invests in youth-led projects, empowering young people (aged 18 and under) to strengthen community connections, build digital literacy, challenge harmful narratives, and act as leaders and changemakers. The program specifically targets supporting young people impacted by xenophobia, racism, and Islamophobia in 27 specific UK locations
What Can It Fund?
- youth leadership
- community connection
- digital literacy
- safe spaces
- narrative change
- social action
- skills development
Funding Source
BBC Children in Need & Partners
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