Pitch Night 29th May 2026

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

The 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 idea or project to life.

For people aged 16 to 35New
You must be a resident of Lambeth or Southwark
Your idea or project must take place in Lambeth and or Southwark and only benefit local residents
No video required — just complete the form online to apply

Apply Now Learn More Terms and Conditions

Prizes available

£50,000 total fund
Prizes from £500 to £10,000

Winner — Ages 18 to 35

One Lambeth · One Southwark

£10,000

Runner-up — Ages 18 to 35

One Lambeth · One Southwark

£5,000

Under 18 First Place

One Lambeth · One Southwark

£2,500

Most Creative Video

All ages · 1 winner · optional

£1,000

Applications close 15th April 2026

PITCH NIGHT

THINC Fund Pitch Night Up to £10,000 Lambeth & Southwark Ages 16 to 35 Mental Health & Wellbeing Access to Healthy Choices 29th May 2026 in London THINC Fund Pitch Night Up to £10,000 Lambeth & Southwark Ages 16 to 35 Mental Health & Wellbeing Access to Healthy Choices 29th May 2026 in London

About the Fund

Local people. Local ideas. Real investment.

The 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 in Lambeth and Southwark.

Whether you're just starting out or already running a project, 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. 😉

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

Funding & Prizes

What's up for grabs?

Adult Prizes (Ages 18 to 35) — winner and runner-up per boroughUpdated

Southwark Winner

£10,000

Top Southwark resident aged 18 to 35 on Pitch Night.

Southwark Runner-up

£5,000

Second placed Southwark resident aged 18 to 35.

Lambeth Winner

£10,000

Top Lambeth resident aged 18 to 35 on Pitch Night.

Lambeth Runner-up

£5,000

Second placed Lambeth resident aged 18 to 35.

Under 18 Prizes — top three places per borough

Southwark

1st Place£2,500

2nd Place£1,000

3rd Place£500

Lambeth

1st Place£2,500

2nd Place£1,000

3rd Place£500

Most Creative Video — open to all ages Optional entry

Most Creative Video

£1,000

Optionally submit a 2-minute video with your application. The most interesting video wins — open to all ages, any borough. No obligation to enter.

💡 Everyone goes through the same application process. Apply once and we will make sure you are placed in the right category on the night.

Eligibility

Is this for you?

You can apply if you are

Aged 16 to 35New
Living 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 living with disabilities

People experiencing homelessness

Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities

People on low incomes

Insecure immigration status

Multiple health conditions

Young people in or leaving care

Unpaid carers

LGBTQ+ communities

How to Apply

Two steps to the stage.

Submit Your Idea

Complete the online application form to share your idea, its impact, and why you should be shortlisted. No video required — your idea in writing is enough to apply.

Applications close: 15th April 2026.

🎥 Bonus competition Optional

Want a chance to win an extra £1,000? Record a 2-minute video of your idea and include the link in your application. Tag @CVRinsights on TikTok, or tag @CVRinsights and @thincfund on Instagram. One winner — the most interesting video takes it. Open to all ages, any borough. Entirely your choice.

Pitch Night

Shortlisted applicants will pitch live in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. Winners will be decided on the night. The event takes place on 29th May 2026 in London and is in person. If you cannot attend, do not apply.

💡 Support included: Shortlisted applicants will receive coaching sessions to help prepare for Pitch Night. You will not be doing this alone.

Awards and Accreditations

Let’s Connect 😊

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

Local people. Local ideas. Real investment.

What's up for grabs?

Is this for you?

Two steps to the stage.

Ready to pitch your idea?

Awards and Accreditations

Let’s Connect 😊