Welcome back to Voices in Action, a podcast from The National Lottery Community Fund, co-produced with Be the change. Media Network.
In this episode, host Lily Mott is joined by Dame Julia Cleverdon, Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund, and Sophia Badhan, #iwill Ambassador and activist, to explore the growth of the #iwill Movement and the impact of the #iwill Fund in empowering young people to drive positive change across the UK.
Together, they reflect on the #iwill Movement’s origins, the role of collaboration between sectors, and what true youth leadership looks like in practice. Sophia shares her journey as an #iwill Ambassador and her recent work contributing to the National Youth Strategy, while Dame Julia discusses how the #iwill Fund continues to create opportunities for young people to shape stronger, fairer communities.
The episode also highlights the #iwill Fund, open until 19 November 2025, which is a fantastic opportunity for organisations across England to access funding that supports youth-led social action.
Whether you’re a young person, educator, youth worker, or simply inspired by young people making a difference, this episode offers valuable insights into how lasting change begins when we invest in young people and communities.
For more information about:
- The National Lottery Community Fund: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
- The #iwill Fund: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/iwill-fund-2025-strand-2
- The #iwill Movement: https://www.iwill.org.uk
- Be the change. Media Network: https://www.bethechangemedianetwork.com/
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