Give it a Go Fund: Children & Young People recipients

We’re excited to announce the ten new recipients of the latest round of our Give it a Go Fund. Selected by our ‘Given it a Go’ cohort, made up of previous grantees and decision-makers, the theme for this round was Children and Young People. 

Give it a Go is our fund for local businesses, charities, CICs, and individuals to apply for £2,000 to test out new ideas. Local people decide what gets funded.

The recipients were chosen by a group of eight residents, including young people and people who work with young people in the borough. 

Who did we fund?

• Move Mentor – sports and wellbeing programme for children aged 7-14 
• Write Back – 10-week storytelling programme for SEND young people  
• bMoneyWize CIC – 5 week book club exploring fun money books to help primary school children learn about money
• Wander Wild Forest School CIC – outdoor cooking classes for children and families
• Love Education CIC – creative summer camp for children aged 7-11 including theatre, dance, music, writing, arts and crafts and digital animation
• Create Wellness Wonder – mentoring and coaching for young people in confidence, leadership, communication and management skills
• Life Brooks International – cooking workshops and arts & crafts sessions for young people facing mental health challenges 
• Sol Clarke – creative workshops where children and young people can use role play and interactive theatre to explore situations they might face at home, school or online
• Samson Opayemi – digital education programme for children and young people
• Gabriel Guiba McNulty – creative hub for young people to access to free music production, collaboration and expression

Thank you to everyone who applied and everyone involved in the decision-making! 

The next round of the fund will launch in September. Keep an eye out for opportunities to be a decision-maker or apply for the fund! The best way to stay up to date is by following us on social media or signing up to our newsletter. 

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