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Lead the Change Fund

The Lead for Change Fund is an AoC Charitable Trust Project that aims to provide students from colleges that were commended, finalist or winners of a Beacon Award in 2025/26 with the opportunity to turn their visions for change into action. Through the fund, students will have the opportunity to apply for up to £1,500 of funding to make a positive change within their college or community.

Fund aims:

  1. Empower students to take action
  2. Develop student skills in leadership, project management and change-making
  3. Provide opportunities for like-minded students to connect through shared visions
  4. Provide opportunities for students to network and gain potential work experience opportunities
  5. Celebrate student success

The student-led projects will link to one of nine, Beacon Award Categories:

Applications for the Lead the Change Fund 2025/25 have now closed!

Please look out for information on any future opportunities.