In addition to being awarded funding, every applicant that applies to start or expand an idea in their community 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 Community Play Challenge is open to existing groups and individuals (once they form a team) to start new projects in their community.

The project must be focused on building more playful communities and creating opportunities for play for young people in the local community.

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, community centers, and recognized government entities. 

The project must take place in Barnet, Lambeth or Redbridge, London, UK.

There is a total fund of £35,000 available to help support communities to start a new project. Each applicant who successfully completes a 30 Day Challenge and an Impact Challenge will receive funding 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 casual kick-off virtual meeting


• Sharing a team photo (screenshot from virtual meeting) & a short action plan (including a COVID plan)