Ideas and Pioneers Fund

The Ideas and Pioneers Fund supports individuals and groups who want to explore ideas for social change. The fund believes that the best ideas for how society needs to change often come from people who have been let down or harmed by current systems themselves. It provides grants of up to £20,000 and a flexible support package to help people explore bold and brave ideas that have the potential to transform the way things are currently done. The fund focuses on supporting people whose ideas are still taking shape, recognizing it can be difficult to find funding at this early stage. Success is defined as exploration, discovery and learning, whether or not the idea turns out as expected. In addition to financial support, grantees receive access to optional wraparound support including training, mentoring, and opportunities to meet and learn from other grant holders. The fund prioritizes individuals or groups aged 18-30 who have a personal connection to the issue they want to work on, are ready to take action, and face barriers in accessing grant funding.