Supporting Young People Navigate Grief
The Firefly Project, co-founded by Jenna Maudlin, empowers children and young people to help themselves and others through grief. Big Change funded Jenna as…
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Leadership for Big Change
In this blog, Big Change CEO Essie North reflects on 12 years of backing bold changemakers and what we've learned about the kind of leadership the future…Blog
Leadership for a thriving future
Rethinking and reshaping systems with and for young people - read the full report Co-authored by Caireen Goddard and Eva KeiffenheimPublication
Empowering Young People to Lead Climate Action
Blog by Janine Walker & Megan Stillwell, Force of NatureBlog
Weaving Big Change: How Schools Could Change the World
Last year, Billie Turner worked with Big Change as a weaver. In this blog, Billie dives into the concept of weaving and imagines a world where education…Blog
Empowering Girls Through Women's History
On International Women's Day, Sophie Koumides , writes about what sparked her mission to empower young girls. See Her Potential is dedicated to…Blog
Unleash Your Spark!
Calling young changemakers to apply for the Spark Awards. Blog by Harmony Ngwamah, Big Change Impact Executive.Blog
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5 Ways to Create Big Change in Education
Reflections from the Salzburg Global Seminar, by Dame Alison Peacock, CEO Chartered College of Teaching and Big Change Trustee, and Fran Wilby, National Lead…Blog
5 Leadership Lessons We Can All Learn From
When the Big Change Community gathered to discuss “the leadership needed to create big change,” I was excited to hear their wisdom. These leaders are…Blog
Bridging Generations - Zhahla’s Insights from an Internship with Big Change
At Big Change, young people’s voices drive everything we do. Zhahla, a student at The London Interdisciplinary School, is one of these inspiring young people…News
Five Things Young People Need to Thrive
The start of a new school year is more than just returning to classrooms, buying new bus passes, and getting used to the early mornings again. It’s a moment…Blog
Creating Big Change Together
Reflections on our collective impact 2020 -2024. Blog by Caireen Goddard, Senior Director of Impact, and Caitlin Ross, Head of ImpactBlog
It’s a wrap! Thank you for your support in 2024
This year, it was inspiring to connect with project partners old and new and see the power of sharing insight at our community gathering. Enjoy a few…Blog
Five Ways to Improve GCSEs to Support Young People Thrive in Life
GCSE exams have been the mainstay of the English education system since 1988 but there is growing evidence that, in their current format, they are no longer…Blog