So many of us assume our place in society at a very early age, and our current education system rarely provides the support and opportunities, nor does every student have the confidence or neurotypical brain.

Big Change funds small scale education start-ups that all have the potential to make a big difference to the education of future generations. By supporting bold ideas from young and neurodiverse people, as well as experienced innovators, they have the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.

As an entrepreneur and innovator, I love the concept of using small donations to fund big ideas, through investing and nurturing future "big changers". From small beginnings, the charity has seeded ideas that have engaged over 700,000 young people. They are currently funding 20 education based projects, from ages 0-18+

Some of the main outcomes have been increasing the range and diversity of how, when and where young people develop valuable new knowledge and skills - something which is especially important for those who find traditional education has failed them; as well as a focus on mental health, and providing confidence to all young people, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Strive Bhutan is a 100+ mile trek across the Bhutanese mountains, bringing together a group of like minded Strivers, who will make a significant contribution to the Big Change 2023 fund raising budget.