Youth Partners

What is a youth partner

We want to make sure that Think Big is open to all young people. That's why we've put aside special funding for young people who join the programme through a youth organisation. By joining Think Big you'll be putting money directly into the hands of the disadvantaged young people you're already working with.

Apply to become a youth partner

All the places for this year have been filled. However, there is good news. By applying for the Think Big Quality Mark, you'll be one of the first to know when we are ready to sign up our next group of youth partners in 2011.

Why become a youth partner

When you join Think Big, you'll be helping your young people to take a leading role in their local community. You'll become part of a national movement that spreads the word about young people's achievements.

Here's what you'll get:

  • An allocation of guaranteed project awards for your young people's projects
  • The Think Big Quality Mark certificate
  • Dedicated support from a member of staff at the National Youth Agency
  • Access to teams of O2 volunteers to help your organisation
  • Listing on the Think Big website as one of our great youth partners
  • The opportunity to network with other youth partners
  • Promotional materials for Think Big
  • Opportunities to win O2 phones, broadband, tickets for O2 events and other goodies
  • Use of the Think Big Quality Mark branding, and guidance to help you use it