Play is critical for children’s well-being and skills development, and we can all play a role in building more playful communities. Supported by the LEGO Foundation, this £80,000 fund is dedicated to helping you create more playful experiences for children in your community, school, or neighbourhood across the UK.
Examples of eligible groups include schools, universities, colleges, daycare, churches or other faith-based organizations, hospitals and hospital rehabilitation centres, mental health facilities, community gardens, neighbourhood groups, senior centres, and community centres.
How it works THE CHALLENGE
- Apply below and register to get your project page
- Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
- Submit a photo and your action plan
- Once you’re active let us know what impact you are having in your community
Who can apply CRITERIA
- You want to start a ChangeX idea to improve your local community
- You’re passionate about providing learning through play opportunities for children in your community
- You are an individual, an existing local group or a community organisation
What you get FREE SUPPORTS
- Seed funding to start your selected idea
- Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
- Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project
For example: Play Day – A playful event in communities that celebrates the skills, resources and personalities inherent to the people that live and play there. or My Mini Growing Space – Create your own ‘mini’ woodland & edible teaching garden! For schools, churches, libraries, community centres and groups!
Find out more and apply to the ‘Change X’ UK Community Fund.