Applications have opened for a fellowship programme run by Clore Social Leadership that aims to find the next generation of charity leaders.

The programme, in its eighth year, has nurtured 125 emerging leaders to date, the organisation said.  

This year’s programme is open to people across the sector, encompassing both general and specialist fellowships with the aim of creating leaders “who can make social change happen”.

Shaks Ghosh, chief executive of Clore Social Leadership said the programme aims to “generate grounded and collaborative leaders who will effectively guide their organisations and the sector through today’s social challenges to rebuild trust”.

“We want to create leaders who are hungry to invest in their development, which is why we are actively collaborating with the sector to ensure we are serving their leadership needs,” she said.

Dr Jane Collins, chief executive of Marie Curie, said in a statement, it was “imperative” to develop a “leadership pipeline”.

“We are delighted that Clore Social Leadership is helping to fulfill this,” she said. ”Their programme encourages sector organisations to look at their leadership requirements to ensure our beneficiaries are supported well into the future.”

Applicants to the programme will be questioned on how they plan to put their new skills to use within their own organisations and to “demonstrate their commitment to change”.

The programme consists of residential courses, coaching, mentoring, and the completion of a practice-based provocation paper and action learning sets.   

Applications are open to people working for UK-based charities - including international NGOs, foundations and trusts - social enterprises, housing associations, community organisations and cooperatives. Submissions can be made  on Clore’s website and will close on 5th September, 2016.