I work at a not-for-profit organisation called ChangeX and we recently launched a community fund for sustainability and community well-being projects in Greater London, supported by Microsoft.
There are a number of projects specifically relevant for schools, designed to develop digital skills and improve the school environment. These projects have already been successful across the UK, US and Europe. There is now funding available for schools across Greater London to get these projects started!
You can find all the information about how to apply to the fund and more information about the projects that you can start here (below are a small selection of these).
Grow at School is a school-based food literacy programme that inspires and supports the whole school community to learn the practical skills and transferable knowledge around food growing food that will, through the simple but joyful experience of harvesting and eating homegrown (school grown!) food, create a school culture of food empathy.
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. GWC clubs are free extracurricular programmes for Year 4-13 girls that teach participants about Computer Science in a fun and safe environment!
Apps for Good is dedicated to inspiring the digital entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Delivered by teachers, the courses (Machine Learning, IoT & App Development) pass on the vital digital and employability skills students will need in the 21st century. They improve the understanding of and interest in pursuing a tech career in young people aged 10-18.
Through this UK Community Challenge, you can get funding of between £500 – £3000 to cover the cost of the projects and you will also receive free support to implement the programmes.
You can learn more and read the guidelines & criteria here
If you have any questions about this, please let me know!
Terence Rooney, ChangeX
Email: terence@changex.org
Telephone (+353) 87 693 8290
Web changex.org
Twitter @ChangexHQ