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SHOUT OUT! - change the world

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation was set up in 2005 in memory of Dame Sheila McKechnie, former Director of the Consumer Association and Shelter. In September 2007, the City Bridge Trust awarded the Foundation a grant of £94,000 over three years towards its Unlocking Potential programme. This programme encourages young people aged between 15 and 18 to engage with their local communities and schools through campaining on a particular issue - improving the environment or beating bullying at school or online, for example.

Now, the Sheila McKechnie Foundation has launched its Shout Out! awards. If you are aged 15-18, live in London and have an idea or have already started to campaign you can apply for an award. With a Shout Out! award you get to meet other young campaigners, get £100 towards your campaign, receive coaching and attend an exclusive awards ceremony.

To find out more and download an application form, visit www.sheilamckechnie.org.uk. You can also call Shona on 020 7770 7852 or email shout@sheilamckechnie.org.uk. To download a Shout Out! postcard, click here.

The closing date for applications is 14 March 2008.