Our Story
Big Change began with a big question: ‘How can we ensure all young people are set up to thrive in life?’
A shared vision
In 2012, after the London riots, Holly and Sam Branson, Princess Beatrice, and friends gathered to ask big questions: how can we remove barriers for young people and help them thrive?
Determined to make a difference, they raised £250k in a few months, donating it to charities improving young people’s lives. But they soon realised that tackling symptoms wasn’t enough and real change required addressing the root causes.
From this, Big Change was born. Instead of quick fixes, we back bold leaders and early-stage ideas that transform systems in social care, mental health, and education.
Our history and milestones
Since 2012 we’ve funded more than 60 projects and built an intergenerational community, all dedicated to helping young people to thrive.
We realised there were so many like-minded people out there with early-stage ideas and projects that we could partner with and help them grow and we are incredibly proud of their work.
Holly Branson, Founder, Trustee, Big Change
Make a difference
As well as providing funding at the earliest stages, we support our incredible intergenerational community of purpose-driven leaders with leadership opportunities to connect, learn and act together.