Level Up
Collective

Young innovators.
Community Builders.

Level Up Collective
Programs

Impactful programs supporting young changemakers and bold ideas.
Level Up Collective connects mission allgned innovators, mentors and supporters

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Young Creatives

The Level Up Collective Prize for Young Creatives seeks to support young people with the creative talent, social insight and ambition to make change happen.Are you between 18 and 25 years old?Do you have an innovative social idea, or a burning ambition to develop your skills in a creative area?Do you need funding, mentorship and skills development to make it a reality?Would you value becoming part of a close-knit group of change makers?

How to Apply

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1. Apply

Tell us about you, your skill or idea, and your passion.
We encourage creative responses that push the boundaries of art, innovation, and social enterprise.

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2. Level Up

You'll join the collective, learn new skills and develop your idea with expert support and up to £1k in grant funding

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3. Showcase

Showcase your idea through a community pilot, event or prototype. Forge new partnerships and opportunities to grow your audience.

TIMELINE

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
11th July 2025: Winners notified
14th July 2025: Get creative
December 2025: Showcase/demo

The Level Up Collective Prize for Young Creatives is backed by funding from the sales of 'Need Not Greed' by Alan Hardman (Bluecoat Press)

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Mentors

Deep skills, social capital, and lived experience - our mentors bring it.
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Education, social impact, training & employment | innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, business development, commerce, venture capital | art, illustration, design, engineering | marketing, PR, comms, consumer insights | International development, sport, social justice and much much more...