The National Leadership Network (NLN) is a 5-year initiative developed as a legacy project for The Life Changes Trust following its closure on 31st March 2022

The National Leadership Network aims:

To support the personal and professional development of people with care experience in ways that suit their needs and aspirations.

To strengthen the relationship networks between and around people with care experience, combating isolation.

To provide opportunities to build alliances between people with care experience, their supporters, and other communities with a focus on sharing ideas and developing skills. To support the development of active citizenship and democratic participation.

As well as connecting directly with individuals with care experience, the NLN also plans to connect with the supporters and allies around these individuals to provide support, share ideas and best practice in addition to increasing opportunities and eradicating geographical boundaries ensuring that individuals, regardless of postcode or circumstance, have opportunities to engage and fulfil their full potential.

Selected by 10 care experienced grant assessors, as part of a challenging application process, the NLN is hosted by five incredible partners each with their own skills and areas of expertise.