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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Welcome to the first episode of 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 Molly Taylor and Henry Hughes, Co-Chairs of the #iwill Movement, to explore what youth social action really means and why it’s such a powerful force for change.

Together, they unpack what it looks like when young people lead projects, organisations, movements, and communities, the role of adults in empowering youth leadership, and how small acts of social action can have a big impact. Molly also shares a moving poem that captures the power of youth voice and belonging.

The episode also marks the launch of the new #iwill Fund, opening on 22 October 2025. The #iwill Fund is a fantastic opportunity for organisations across England to access funding that supports young people to lead positive change in their communities.

Whether you’re a changemaker, youth worker, or just curious about how young people are shaping our present and future, this episode will leave you inspired to take action.

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/

Follow The National Lottery Community Fund on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Follow Be the change. Media Network on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Subscribe to this podcast and join us for more stories of youth-led change, community, and the power of social action.