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Pitch Night:

THINC Fund Pitch Night

May 2026

📍 London

The THINC Fund is back to support young people with bold ideas to make Lambeth or Southwark a better place to live, grow and thrive?

For young people aged 16 to 30 who live in Lambeth or Southwark and have an idea or project that could make a real difference in their community.

Pitch Night: 29 May 2026, London

Shortlisted applicants pitch live in front of a panel of judges. Coaching included. Winners decided on the night.

Prizes:

  • Ages 18–30: Winner £10,000 | Runner-up £5,000 (per borough)

  • Under 18s: 1st £2,500 | 2nd £1,000 | 3rd £500 (per borough)

  • Most creative video: 2 prizes of £1,000 each

How to apply:

  1. Record a 2-minute video sharing your idea, its impact, and why you should be shortlisted and tag @CVRinsights and @thincfund.

  2. Complete the application form and include the URL to your video.

Deadline: 30 April 2026 at 23:59

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  • Join an exploration lab with a small group of people to answer questions in a moderated setting. You will discover new information, ideas, or solutions in a particular feel.

  • Join a co-creation group working with researchers on the design and implementation of research to ensure relevance.

  • Engage in collaborative activities like brainstorming, group discussions, skill-building exercises, and hands-on projects to achieve specific learning or problem-solving objectives.

  • Help review some materials, this could be a report, a website or a flyer.

  • Take a survey which could come in various forms, including written questionnaires, phone or online interviews, or face-to-face interviews.

  • Be interviewed by a team member on a subject.

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