Live Opportunities

Youth Advisory Group:

Youth Advisory Group for Boys in North London

July 2026

📍 London

We're looking for 6 to 8 boys aged 12–16 living in North London to join a Youth Advisory Group. 

This is part of our work with BIT to evaluate Becoming A Man (BAM), a school-based programme supporting boys who may be facing challenges at school or in their communities.

- One 90-minute group session (£60 voucher)

Deadline to apply: Tuesday 30th June 11.59pm

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£3000 Grants:

THINC Fund Lottery

July 2026

📍Online

The THINC Fund are giving away six unrestricted grants of £3,000 to charities and community organisations in Lambeth and Southwark.

Funding can be used wherever it's needed most, and this round will be awarded through a randomised draw of all eligible applicants.

- Organisations must support residents in Lambeth and/or Southwark with a focus on mental health & wellbeing or access to healthy choices
- Annual turnover must be under £500,000

Deadline to apply: Sunday 12th July 11.59pm
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What we’re working on

Ways to get involved

  • 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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If you’re a client interested in discussing a research idea or simply want to say hi, we’d love to hear from you.

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