Emerging Leader Programme Application
  • Emerging Leader Programme Application

    Thank you for your interest in applying for the Emerging Leader programme; an eight-month programme designed for experienced leaders in the social sector to deepen their leadership capabilities and drive impactful, sustainable change.

    Delivered from: May 2026 – March 2027

    This application form will ask for:

    • Your basic contact information
    • Why you want to join the programme
    • Information about where you work
    • Equality and diversity information

    We estimate it will take approximately 20 minutes to complete this form. You can save your progress at any stage.

    If you need support to complete this form or would prefer to apply through an alternative method, please email us at info@cloresocialleadership.org.uk.

    Your application will be assessed in line with the eligibility criteria on a rolling basis. You will receive the outcome of your application after the final deadline on Friday 1 May 2026.

    Good luck — we look forward to hearing from you!

  • Application information

  • Current Date
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  • Early Bird
  • Do you have any preferred pronouns?
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  • Questions about your organisation

  • Questions about you

  • Programme Bursary

  • This programme has two full bursaries available for individuals from Black or racially minoritised backgrounds from small-medium sized organisations (annual income of less than £1m). Would you like your application to be considered for this?
  • This programme has one full bursary available for an individual who is both from a Black of racially minoritised background or with lived experience of displacement, and is working in Merseyside, Halton, Ellesmere Port or Skelmersdale. Would you like your application to be considered for this?
  • Accessibility and learning needs

  • Do you consider yourself to have a disability according to the terms given in the Equality Act 2010?*
  • Do you have any accessibility requirements?*
  • Do you have any additional learning needs?
  • Equality and diversity

  • You do not have to answer any of the following questions. The information given below is used to provide a profile analysis of the applicants to this programme. The data will not be used as part of the moderation process. We aim to encourage greater diversity amongst leaders in the social sector – it is one of our core values. By answering the following questions, you help us to monitor how effective we are at this.

  • Other questions

  • If you are successful in your application, do you consent to your name, job and organisation being used for marketing purposes?*
  • Would you like to sign up to receive the Clore Social newsletter?*
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