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Overview

The Leadership For Good Academy is a network of Thinkers, Doers and Investors who act with purpose and courage. We are a non-profit initiative dedicated to enabling and investing in ‘you’ - the next generation of leaders and change-makers.  We will equip you with the skills, connections and confidence to take courageous action for the long-term benefit of people and planet. 

We do this by inviting you to join a foundational immersive learning programme and subsequent enrolment in the Academy - for lifelong connection and action.

The LFG Academy is made possible through the generous support of funders who share our commitment and passion in shaping a new generation of socially responsible leaders.

This is for you if….

  • ...you’re interested in joining a community of values driven people who want to make good things happen.

  • ...you are deeply curious to learn more about yourself and other people

  • ...you want to come on a 12 day wilderness-based leadership development programme in July 2025.

  • ...you see your own future as being built on a foundation of self-awareness, robust values and positive change.

The leadership development programme involves a combination of residential and journey elements that include; wild camping, canoeing and personal development work. We immerse ourselves in natural environments which creates the space to shift your thinking - not as a test of physical endurance. If you want to test how physically tough you are, this is NOT the experience for you. If you want to challenge yourself intellectually and do all of this in nature …it is!

We are 100% committed that your physical strength, access to funds, previous outdoor experience, academic prowess and ability to canoe are not barriers to your attendance.

The Leadership for Good Academy is dedicated to equipping you with the skills, connections and confidence to take courageous action for the long-term benefit of people, organisations and wider society. 

  • The Wilderness-based Leadership Programme is your catalyst for this work. 

  • The Academy is the vehicle to make this a reality in the long term.

Requirements

We are recruiting for attitude and aspiration, not ability. 

You must:

  • be early in your career or life choices (minimum 18 years of age)

  • be able to swim 50 metres unaided

  • be willing to canoe and wild camp

  • be open to learn 

Costs

The Programme and Academy is funded and subsidised through grants and donations. To participate in the programme, you will have to cover the costs of:

- your travel to and from:

   1. the programme location (we expect that to be a maximum cost of £400). Location to be revealed after interview.

   2. the follow up weekend (uk location tbc.)

- your personal travel insurance c.£100

- your participation contribution of £500.

You may be able to fund this personally, by asking your connections, from your workplace or through fundraising.

(Your access to funds should not be a barrier to participation. Contact us to discuss this.)

Timeline

Applications close when we reach capacity.

  1. January & February 2025 - Shortlisting for online interviews and invitees notified.

  2. January 30th or February 20th 2025 from 14.00-16.30.  Attend a 2.5 hour online group interview.

  3. Spring 2025  -  Independently complete the pre-work, book your own travel to the location, get your kit ready, and raise the required funds. NOTE: Information, support and sign-posting to funders are available to help with all of the above.

  4. July 7th-18th 2025  -  Participate in the 12 day ‘Leadership Programme’  (Location to be revealed after selection weekend)

  5. August 29th-31st 2025  -  Attend the Follow Up Weekend  (UK based, face-to-face)

  6. Ongoing  -  Join the LFG Academy. Leverage the network of participants, alumni, ethical leaders, and mentors for work experience opportunities, introductions and events that support you as courageous leaders throughout your onward journey.