Collaborations & Partnerships
Collaborations will continue to be growth driver for Lil’ Leo CIC. CICs are mission-driven and exist to create social impact, partnerships can extend reach, resources, and sustainability. With collaborations, we will be able to:
1. Expand Reach & Awareness
Partnering with schools, local councils, charities, or businesses can increase visibility and bring Lil’ Leo CIC’s services to more communities.
2. Access to Resources & Funding
Collaborations will open doors to shared funding opportunities as we look for local businesses or corporate partners for sponsorship, venues, equipment, or in-kind support.
3. Skill-Sharing & Capacity Building
Partner organizations actively contribute expertise (e.g., mental health professionals, youth workers, creatives) that complement Lil’ Leo CIC’s existing strengths. Volunteers from partner groups can help deliver or scale programs.
4. Innovative Program Development
Co-designing projects with community partners ensures services meet real needs. Collaborating with arts groups, sports clubs, or tech organizations can diversify the ways Lil’ Leo CIC engages young people and families.
5. Community Trust & Impact
Working with established local organizations helps build trust within the community. Joint initiatives amplify impact, demonstrating collective responsibility for social change.
6. Sustainability & Growth
Partnerships reduce duplication of effort and encourage resource pooling. Long-term collaborations will strengthen Lil’ Leo CIC as a valued community hub.
Our Esteemed Judges
Bina Bakshi
Michael Overlie
Michael Overlie
With over 20 years of work experience in early childhood education, Bina Bakshi is a result-oriented expert with experience in the areas of school setup, education start-ups, educational management and administration, team management, and training and relationship building.
Her PG Diploma in Educational Administration, association with Reggio Emelia in Italy as well as Asia, and Finance course from IIM-Bangalore lay the strong foundation that has allowed her to become a leading expert in the field of early childhood education. She is passionate about creating learning environments for children and advocating for the rights of children and of course is an avid dog lover
Michael Overlie
Michael Overlie
Michael Overlie
Michael Overlie is an Energy Healer, Canine-Partnered Energy Coach and Author. Michael was awakened to his path and abilities after the death of his brother and the Energy Healing he received from his dog, Darby.
He assists high-performing men with dogs define their purpose to create an exceptional life.
Parnita Senjit
Michael Overlie
Parnita Senjit
Apart from being Certified Wellness Coach, Parnita is an Artist and Author of Lil' Leo series. Over the years, Parnita has made every endeavour to remain connected with her inner world due to her inherent passion towards art and deep understanding in psychology.
Being a self taught portrait artist, she has studied and practiced her creativity by following old masters. She has won many awards. She is a member of Portrait Society of America and Croydon Art Society
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