Big Change funds youth projects that make a big difference to young lives.
The Organisation Bio
The Organisation Bio
Big Change wants to see a society where every young person is set up to thrive in life, not just exams.
So that even in times of constant change, every child will feel emboldened to contribute positively to the world around them.
They believe that this is everyone's business. All parts of society, including parents, employers, and civil society, need to work together to support young people and schools.
So far, they've supported 36 projects working to support young people, parents, carers, and teachers, engaged 1.2 million children and young people and supported 143,000 teachers and adults.
Hopes for change for young people across the system
In 2019, Big Change created their 10 big hopes for change, publishing them with the hashtag #hopes4ed. These are the changes we want to see for all young people and across the wider education system.
Under each hope, they've set out a big idea for a solution or approach they want to make a reality. The 10 big hopes for change underpin and drive all that Big Change does.
01. There is a new public conversation about education
02. All young people are set up to thrive in life not just exams
03. There is a broader view and story of success for every child
04. Every child can fall in love with learning and keep on learning for life
05. Trusted relationships give every child support to learn and thrive
06. Multiple pathways through learning and into work are valued and supported
07. Professional learning is as important as student learning
08. All schools are actively supported to improve and learn together
09. Schools and communities thrive as part of local learning ecosystems
10. Education is protected from short-term politics
01. There is a new public conversation about education
06. Multiple pathways through learning and into work are valued and supported
02. All young people are set up to thrive in life not just exams
07. Professional learning is as important as student learning
03. There is a broader view and story of success for every child
08. All schools are actively supported to improve and learn together
04. Every child can fall in love with learning and keep on learning for life
09. Schools and communities thrive as part of local learning ecosystems
05. Trusted relationships give every child support to learn and thrive
10. Education is protected from short-term politics
By finding and backing pioneering leaders and early-stage projects, Big Change is working to show that a new way is possible.
Big Change's pioneering project leaders think big, take risks and make things happen because they understand there's no time to waste. To find, select, manage, and monitor projects with the biggest potential for impact, Big Change uses their in-house expertise, established processes plus our network of external experts that includes frontline workers and young people with lived experience.
They're currently focusing on these pressing needs and opportunities that link to their 10 big hopes for change.
Together, we can make big change and help all young people thrive.
Big Change Pioneers and Projects
The people who lead Big Change projects think big, take risks and make things happen because they understand there's no time to waste. Big Change often supports projects that are pre-start up or at small scale. But they make sure they have the potential to grow in size and make a difference nationally, or across their system or sector.
To find, select, manage, and monitor projects with the biggest potential for impact, Big Change draws on a variety of sources. As well as their in-house expertise, they use established processes plus their network of external experts that includes frontline workers and young people with lived experience.
Big Change Support
Big Change helps their project partners develop in the key early stages of their growth, giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their idea and to scale up their impact. But this is just the beginning. To leverage their initial investment and extend their reach, Big Change also offers non-financial support. This can include in-kind and pro-bono help, mentoring via their community, access to follow-up funding and support to amplify messages.
Every project Big Change supports becomes part of their alumni community, through which they share connections and learning.
Big Change Pioneers and Projects
The people who lead Big Change projects think big, take risks and make things happen because they understand there's no time to waste. Big Change often supports projects that are pre-start up or at small scale. But they make sure they have the potential to grow in size and make a difference nationally, or across their system or sector.
To find, select, manage, and monitor projects with the biggest potential for impact, Big Change draws on a variety of sources. As well as their in-house expertise, they use established processes plus their network of external experts that includes frontline workers and young people with lived experience.
Big Change Support
Big Change helps their project partners develop in the key early stages of their growth, giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their idea and to scale up their impact. But this is just the beginning. To leverage their initial investment and extend their reach, Big Change also offers non-financial support. This can include in-kind and pro-bono help, mentoring via their community, access to follow-up funding and support to amplify messages.
Every project Big Change supports becomes part of their alumni community, through which they share connections and learning.
Individually, project partners have achieved impressive reach and scale. While we know that the difference made to the lives of young people cannot be summed up by numbers alone, we can get a sense of the collective impact and potential of projects by looking at their increasing scale and engagement. Big Change projects are working at the grassroots in local communities and also influencing the national agenda and narratives around what young people need to thrive. Read more in Big Change's Change is Happening report.
Big Change wants to see a society where every young person is set up to thrive in life, not just exams.
So that even in times of constant change, every child will feel emboldened to contribute positively to the world around them.
They believe that this is everyone's business. All parts of society, including parents, employers, and civil society, need to work together to support young people and schools.
So far, they've supported 36 projects working to support young people, parents, carers, and teachers, engaged 1.2 million children and young people and supported 143,000 teachers and adults.
Hopes for change for young people across the system
In 2019, Big Change created their 10 big hopes for change, publishing them with the hashtag #hopes4ed. These are the changes we want to see for all young people and across the wider education system.
Under each hope, they've set out a big idea for a solution or approach they want to make a reality. The 10 big hopes for change underpin and drive all that Big Change does.
01. There is a new public conversation about education
02. All young people are set up to thrive in life not just exams
03. There is a broader view and story of success for every child
04. Every child can fall in love with learning and keep on learning for life
05. Trusted relationships give every child support to learn and thrive
06. Multiple pathways through learning and into work are valued and supported
07. Professional learning is as important as student learning
08. All schools are actively supported to improve and learn together
09. Schools and communities thrive as part of local learning ecosystems
10. Education is protected from short-term politics
By finding and backing pioneering leaders and early-stage projects, Big Change is working to show that a new way is possible.
Big Change's pioneering project leaders think big, take risks and make things happen because they understand there's no time to waste. To find, select, manage, and monitor projects with the biggest potential for impact, Big Change uses their in-house expertise, established processes plus our network of external experts that includes frontline workers and young people with lived experience.
They're currently focusing on these pressing needs and opportunities that link to their 10 big hopes for change.
Together, we can make big change and help all young people thrive.
Big Change Pioneers and Projects
The people who lead Big Change projects think big, take risks and make things happen because they understand there's no time to waste. Big Change often supports projects that are pre-start up or at small scale. But they make sure they have the potential to grow in size and make a difference nationally, or across their system or sector.
To find, select, manage, and monitor projects with the biggest potential for impact, Big Change draws on a variety of sources. As well as their in-house expertise, they use established processes plus their network of external experts that includes frontline workers and young people with lived experience.
Big Change Support
Big Change helps their project partners develop in the key early stages of their growth, giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their idea and to scale up their impact. But this is just the beginning. To leverage their initial investment and extend their reach, Big Change also offers non-financial support. This can include in-kind and pro-bono help, mentoring via their community, access to follow-up funding and support to amplify messages.
Every project Big Change supports becomes part of their alumni community, through which they share connections and learning.
Individually, project partners have achieved impressive reach and scale. While we know that the difference made to the lives of young people cannot be summed up by numbers alone, we can get a sense of the collective impact and potential of projects by looking at their increasing scale and engagement. Big Change projects are working at the grassroots in local communities and also influencing the national agenda and narratives around what young people need to thrive. Read more in Big Change's Change is Happening report.
