Dragon's Den projects are amazing because they're often run by local volunteers who want to make a difference for the community. Here are the projects funded in 2019 to run over the next few years, Covid-willing:
- Eastside Community Heritage - collecting and sharing memories
- Sports & Life Skills CIC - holiday sports activities
- Studio 3 Arts - performing arts
- Chadwell Heath Residents Association - knitting, bowls, chair-based exercise
- Independent Karate Clubs - self-defence, fitness, karate skills
Small Dragon's Den grants were also given for music projects, coach trips, breakfast club and 'yarn-bombing'.
To apply for a Dragon's Den grant download the documents below, or contact Catherine on 07419 285839 for hard copies. We are currently accepting applications, with a deadline on the 6th September 2021 at 5pm.
Application Guidelines
Application Form
Project Budget
Projects funded in the 2018
- CARPET BOWLS: social activity for both men & women to help reduce isolation
- CHAIR BASED EXERCISE TO MUSIC: improving mobility, coordination & strength
- COACH TRIPS FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY: Colchester Zoo, Brighton, Margate
- COMMUNITY DANCE PROGRAMME (STREET DANCE): dance workshops for 8-18s
- COMMUNITY SPIRIT: bouncy castle & animal fun, especially for young families
- FOOD FOR THOUGHT: baking workshops - Christmas (adults) & Easter (families)
- HOMEWORK CLUB: family engagement in children's primary school homework
- NIMBLE FINGERS & BOARD GAMES: adults sharing skills & donating knitted items
- PADNALL COURT SPORTS ACADEMY: fortnightly Sunday football for girls & boys
- PLAYTIME FOOTBALL CLUB: exploring skills & techniques for children aged 8-14
- PROTECT YOURSELF - AWESOME: Karate & basic self-defence - ages 6-11 & 12-18
- TWIST KIDS CREATIVITY: family arts & crafts workshops during schools holidays
- WELLGATE COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS: food-growing workshops for all ages
Projects funded in the 2017
- Brain Food: free breakfasts for children and young people
- Carpet Bowls: social activity for men and women to help reduce isolation
- Circus Skills for All: equipment for scouts plus community workshops
- Cultural Festival: community event with diverse food, music, dance and dress
- Pop-up Creative Cafe: arts & crafts workshops in the holidays
- IT Fun Cafe: basic computing and social networking skills for adults
- Let's Explore: play and learn together for 0-5 year olds with their parents, grandparents or carers
- Money & Debt Management Training: money advice sessions, information events plus confidential telephone debt support
- Nimble Fingers & Board Games: knitting, crochet, embroidery and board games for adults
- Parent Gym - Parenting Programme with creche: support around behaviour and setting children boundaries
- Project BMX Barking & Dagenham: BMX cycling coaching for children and young people
Projects funded in 2016 our first ever Dragon's Den
- Sustrans - Money towards a bike track
- Wednesday Workshop - Goodies for the kids to enjoy sports and get creative
- St Marks Health & Fitness - Zumba for different ages
- The Childrens Food Trust - Healthy eating workshops
- Marks Gate Infants PTA - A childrens vegetable garden
- Lioness 1 O'Clock Club - Day trips out
- Stav's Street Fit - Dance fitness classes
For more examples of our Dragon's Den projects you can also check out this blog post.
