YOUNG people across Thurrock have the opportunity to lead projects that make a real difference in their communities following the launch of the Thurrock Youth Social Action Fund by Thurrock CVS.

But they will need to lodge an expression of interest by Sunday (12 July). To do so, click here.

The Action Fund is part of the #iwill movement funded by an £89 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

The #iwill Fund brings together organisations who all contribute funding to embed meaningful social action in young people's lives.

Social action includes activities such as campaigning, fundraising and volunteering, enabling young people to make a positive difference in their communities while developing their own skills and knowledge.

By bringing together funders from across different sectors and by making sure that young people have a say in where the funding goes – the #iwill Fund is taking a collaborative approach.

Locally, the fund will focus on supporting organisations to work with young people who are least likely to access traditional opportunities, helping them develop the confidence, skills and leadership needed to create positive change across Thurrock.

information from the launch will be available to view online as of, and following the 2nd July.

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Strategic Lead, for Children & Young People (Thurrock CVS), Daryl Branch, says; "Young people are not just the future of our communities – they are already making a difference today.

"The Thurrock Youth Social Action Fund is about giving young people the opportunity, resources and confidence to turn their ideas into action.

"We want to support projects that are designed with young people, led by young people and capable of creating real and lasting change across Thurrock. By investing in youth leadership and social action, we are investing in stronger communities, greater civic participation and a brighter future for the borough".

The Thurrock Youth Social Action Fund is delivered by Thurrock CVS in partnership with #iWill, Thurrock Council, Thurrock Healthwatch, Thames Freeport, Active Essex, and joint funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Grants of between £10,000 and £30,000 will be available to eligible voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations to deliver youth-led projects across Thurrock, with young people involved in shaping funding decisions and project design.