In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that successfully applies to start an idea in their community in West London will receive a range of supports including:

• A 5 step starter guide for your chosen project


• Free tech tools & website to help get your project started and manage your group


• Advice & support via email and phone

The West London Community Challenge is open to existing groups and individuals (once they form a team) to start new project in their community across West London.

You can select from the portfolio of ideas on the ChangeX site (https://www.changex.org/gb/west-london-community-challenge) that address environmental issues and improve community wellbeing.

Examples of eligible groups include schools, universities, colleges, daycares, churches or other faith-based organisations, hospitals and hospital rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, community gardens, neighbourhood groups, senior centres, community centres.

There is a total fund of £120,000 available to help support new community projects across West London. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding amounts ranging from £500-`£5,000 to help get their selected project off the ground.

The steps to complete the 30 Day Challenge include:

• Scheduling a 15 min call with one of the ChangeX team


• Recruiting 4 people to join your team


• Hosting a kick-off meeting


• Sharing a team photo & a short action plan