O2 Think Big - How it works

think up a big idea

Take a look around and if you see something you want to create or change, start a project to make it better. For you, your community or your surroundings. It can be anything from starting a dance club, to starting a revolution. If you’re stuck for ideas we’ve collected some stories from past projects to help you get inspired.

apply online

Tell us about your idea for a project. Help us understand why it’s needed, how it will help you and your community and how the money and training will make a difference. We’ll take a look at your project application then give you a call to have a chat about it.

Apply now

If you get invited to take your project further you could get

Up to £2500 cash for your project (given in stages)
Free O2 broadband for a year
Support from O2 helpers
The chance to win gig tickets and merchandise for the project group
The opportunity to apply for an O2 apprenticeship

What you get once you’re in the programme

£300 cash for your project
A Think Big merchandise pack
Communications tools
Support from the team of O2 helpers

Only if you have completed your £300 project and things are going really well might you get invited to Think Bigger and apply for more

make a plan and start your project

Once you’ve got your idea, you’ll need to make a plan. There’ll be an online team of O2 helpers on hand to help you put this plan into action.

Keep us up-to-date

As part of your side of the deal you’ll need to record key milestones that count towards the completion of your project. We’ll help you show off your progress by giving you your very own web page which you can post updates to, then click to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Take your idea even bigger

So you’ve completed your original project. Now you might be invited to Think Bigger. You’ll stand to get lots more money for your project, more advanced training and the chance to make an even bigger difference to your future.