Local Champions CIC Secures £13,500 Seed Funding to Accelerate Community Empowerment and Equity Initiatives

Local Champions CIC is excited to announce that we have successfully raised £13,500 in funding, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards creating lasting change. This funding is not just a financial boost; it is an affirmation of our mission to advance gender equality, economic justice, and systems change through innovative, locally grounded initiatives. With this new investment, we are poised to further expand our international consultancy and programme delivery services from East London to Kigali, building on our track record of successful collaborations with funders, public bodies, and grassroots leaders around the globe. The funds will be allocated across a range of transformative projects that empower young entrepreneurs, support women and girls through sport, and drive systemic change by integrating local insight and lived experience into every initiative we undertake. We will be investing in coaching, consulting, and capacity-building programs designed to strengthen community bonds and build robust ecosystems where equity meets action. Each project under this funding umbrella is co-designed with local communities, ensuring that our work is not just for them, but with them—a philosophy that fuels all we do at Local Champions CIC. This milestone reinforces our commitment to creating pathways for change that are both innovative and sustainable. We firmly believe that with the combined power of enterprise, sport, and community, we can break down the barriers that hinder progress and foster environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Together with our partners and community stakeholders, let’s use this funding to drive forward initiatives that matter and build a future where equity and opportunity are available to all.