One change-making organisation.

One full agency team, on the house.

One day to make a difference together.

One Day Onward will be held on Friday 24th April 2026

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At Onward, we believe a single day can change the world.

So, we’re offering a full day with our entire agency. To work for free on a brief for a team that’s pushing things forwards.

You choose the focus. If you're not sure where to start, we'll help you figure it out.

You can apply for One Day Onward if you are a charity, a purpose-driven startup, or something else we haven’t thought of. So long as you’re moving the world onward, we want to hear from you.

Just apply to get involved, and our whole team votes on who we help. One vote each, for a full day’s work, to crack a purposeful brief.

Applications close on Monday 13th April 2026. Terms and conditions are below.

  • 1. The Promoter
    The promoter is Onward Global Ltd (“Onward”), a company registered in England and Wales.


    2. Eligibility

    • The competition is open to organisations (businesses, charities, or non-profits) operating in the UK and Europe.

    • Entrants must be aged 18 or over.

    • Employees of Onward, their families, or anyone professionally connected to the competition are excluded from entering.

    3. How to Enter & Deadlines

    • Entry is free of charge and no purchase is necessary.

    • To enter, applicants must fill out the official Google Form.

    • Deadline: Applications close at 12pm on Monday 13th April. Any entries received after this point will not be included in this application pool.

    4. Winner Selection

    • One winner will be selected each month by a panel of Onward employees, with one vote each. Selection will be determined by a consensus vote, prioritising briefs where our agency can make the most immediate and positive impact.

    • Winners will be notified via email within 2 days of the closing date. If a winner does not respond within 2 working days, Onward reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

    5. The Prize: "One Day Onward"

    • The prize consists of one working day of agency time (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time) on the last Friday of the calendar month.

    • Pre-work: Onward will host a brief introductory virtual meeting earlier that week to establish a project brief.

    • Execution: The client determines the brief, or Onward can collaborate to define it. At 5:00 PM on the Friday, Onward will present the completed work.

    • Location: The day will default to virtual delivery. If the winner requests an in-person day, this is subject to feasibility and travel constraints (Onward staff are based in London and Amsterdam) and must be mutually agreed upon. Any travel/hospitality costs for in-person requests are not covered by Onward unless agreed in writing.

    6. Intellectual Property & Publicity

    • Your Ownership: All work produced by Onward during the day belongs to the winning organisation. It will not carry Onward branding.

    • Our Portfolio: By entering, you grant Onward Global Ltd a non-exclusive license to feature the work produced on our owned channels (website, social media, presentation decks).

    • Veto Rights: To ensure compliance with Data Protection laws, the winning organisation retains the right to review and approve materials before they are shared publicly by Onward.

    7. Data Protection
    Personal data supplied during the course of this competition will be processed in accordance with Onward's Privacy Policy and the UK/EU GDPR. If you opt-in to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time.


    8. General Liability
    Onward Global Ltd accepts no responsibility for any technical failure that prevents an entry from being submitted. Onward reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms if circumstances arise outside of its control. These terms are governed by English Law.