The Big Challenge - chance for 16-25 year olds with ideas

Had this sent through from someone I attended the Common Purpose Frontrunner programme with today, she works for the excellent UnLtd:

"ONE WEEK TO GO...!

The Big Challenge competition is closing to applications on January 12th 2009!!

The Big Challenge competition is only open for one more week to any 16-25 year old who has a big idea for a project or campaign that helps other young people lead more positive and healthy lives. There is £60 000 to be won for a number of inspiring project ideas that will make a real difference to young people's lives. Winners will have their project costs paid for along with support and mentoring to carry out their ideas.

Applications must focus on one of these 4 areas:

· Drugs, sex and alcohol

· Sustainable living

· Gang culture

· Healthy living

Visit - www.bigchallenge.org.uk where you can apply, find out about volunteer opportunities, vote for your favourite project idea (between Feb 2nd and 9th) and read the applications that have been submitted so far!

Your Life, Your Decision, Your Challenge.

What are you waiting for?"

So if you're between 16 and 25, reading this, have an idea in one of those four areas. What are you waiting for? Go pitch!