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In October 2024, a £2,850 grant from BCBN enabled Timebanking UK to launch a much-needed fast-track training module for new and transitioning time bank co-ordinators across the UK. Time banks often emerge in response to urgent local needs, and this flexible programme provides co-ordinators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead from day one. … Continue reading Supporting ‘Timebanking UK’ Local Exchange Through Training →

In 2024, BCBN awarded a £3000 grant to Goodwill Caravan to support refugee integration in the UK by addressing digital exclusion. The funding enabled the distribution of 12 refurbished laptops to refugees from countries including Syria, Sudan, and Palestine—many of whom faced barriers to employment and education due to lack of access to technology. The … Continue reading Empowering Refugees Through Technology: Goodwill Caravan’s Laptop Initiative →

In 2024, a £2999 grant from BCBN supported Kent Enterprise Trust’s “Constructing Careers” project—an initiative designed to equip disadvantaged young people in East Kent with the qualifications and support needed to access careers in the construction industry. The programme provided 11 learners (under 25) with an RQF Level 1 qualification in Construction and the chance … Continue reading Building Futures: Empowering Young People Through Construction Training →

Between November 2024 and February 2025, a £3000 grant from BCBN supported HealthBus Trust’s Winter Drop-In Clinic, delivering essential care to 86 homeless individuals in Bournemouth. Over 15 weeks, the project provided 546 hot meals, access to showers and clothes washing, and basic health checks, helping people survive the harsh winter conditions with dignity and … Continue reading Providing Essential Winter Care: HealthBus Trust’s Support for Bournemouth’s Homeless →