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A £3,000 BCBN grant enabled Rammy Men to expand its NEET Woodwork project, supporting 176 participants with hands-on training, mental health support, and community connection—turning a small workshop into a life-changing space for growth and recovery. How BCBN’s Grant Helped Rammy Men Rebuild Lives Through Woodwork Thanks to a £3,000 grant from the BCBN Small … Continue reading Turning a small workshop into a life-changing space for growth and recovery →

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 →