Lambeth & Southwark Pitch Night 2026

Got an idea that could make Lambeth or Southwark a better place to live, grow and thrive?

THINC Fund is back with a Pitch Night giving residents of Lambeth or Southwark a chance to win up to £10,000 to bring your project to life.

✦ For young people aged 16–30 · turn ideas into impact

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Top prize available

£10K

per winner · per borough

First Prize (Ages 18–30)

1× Lambeth · 1× Southwark

£10,000

Under 18 Prize

1× Lambeth · 1× Southwark

£2,500

Applications close [xx April 2026]

PITCH NIGHT

THINC Fund Pitch Night Up to £10,000 Lambeth & Southwark Ages 16–30 Mental Health & Wellbeing Access to Healthy Choices THINC Fund Pitch Night Up to £10,000 Lambeth & Southwark Ages 16–30 Mental Health & Wellbeing Access to Healthy Choices

About the Fund

Local people. Local ideas. Real investment.

This is for people who know their community — and have an idea to make it healthier.

Lambeth & Southwark

THINC Fund is back — this time hosting a Pitch Night designed to back bold ideas from young people who want to improve health and wellbeing right here in Lambeth and Southwark.

Whether you're just starting out or already running a project in your community, this is your chance to secure funding, receive coaching, and pitch your idea for real investment.

Successful applicants will pitch for £10,000 — and there might be additional prizes available across categories. 😉

We fund projects that focus on

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Priority focus area

Access to Healthy Choices

Priority focus area

Your project can be

A one-off event A short-term programme An ongoing initiative

No minimum project length — just make it meaningful.

Funding & Prizes

What's up for grabs?

First Prize · Ages 18–30

£10,000

One winner from Lambeth, one from Southwark — each receives £10,000 to bring their community project to life.

Lambeth Southwark

Under 18 Prize

£2,500

Young people aged 16–17 pitch for their own dedicated prize — one winner from Lambeth, one from Southwark.

Lambeth Southwark

💡 Everyone goes through the same application process — apply once and we'll make sure you're in the right category on the night.

Eligibility

Is this for you?

You can apply if you are

Aged 16–30
Living in Lambeth or Southwark
Running — or planning to run — a project in Lambeth or Southwark

Your project must

Take place in Lambeth and/or Southwark
Primarily benefit local residents

Who should benefit?

Your project must support at least one priority community:

People with disabilities

People experiencing homelessness

Black, Asian & ethnic minority communities

People on low incomes

Insecure immigration status

Multiple health conditions

Young people in / leaving care

Unpaid carers

LGBTQ+ communities

How to Apply

Two steps to the stage.

Submit Your Idea

Record a short video explaining your idea. Then complete the application form — include the link to your video. Keep it clear, passionate, and real.

Applications close [xx April 2026].

Pitch Night

Shortlisted applicants pitch live in front of a panel and an audience. This is your moment — to stand up for your community and show what's possible.

🎯 Support included: Shortlisted applicants receive coaching sessions to help prepare for Pitch Night. You won't be doing this alone — we'll get you ready to step onto that stage.

PITCH NIGHT

Ready to Pitch?

Bring your
vision to life.

Make a real impact in your community. Apply now and take the first step towards turning your idea into something that matters for Lambeth and Southwark.

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