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Grant #238475 to The Legacy Asset Network

Plant Based Cooking Workshop

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Grant #238475

Submitted by Soul and Sound CIC•Approved by Adé Yusuf

Feb 10, 2025

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At Soul and Sound CIC, we are passionate about empowering young people, families, and underserved communities through innovative programs that promote health, wellbeing, and creativity.

Soul and Sound CIC is seeking support to host the Healthy Mind Healthy Grind 6-week Plant-Based Cooking Workshop, designed to help families learn how to cook nutritious meals on a budget. This workshop will give you the tools to become more mindful about your food choices while developing essential cooking skills.

With the rising cost of living, we understand the challenges families are facing. That’s why we’re partnering with community groups across Barking and Dagenham, who are committed to helping promote these workshops to families they support. After the success of our workshops in local schools, many parents have asked us to run similar sessions for them—and we listened.

Over the course of 6 weeks, families will work in groups of up to 10, guided by an experienced cookery teacher. They will not only learn how to make simple, delicious, plant-based meals but also track their progress using a special workbook. Each week, they will set goals, reflect on their journey, and work towards achieving them by the end of the program.

In addition to cooking, they will learn about sustainable food practices and where to find affordable, organic ingredients from local initiatives like the Barking Food Forest and Growing Communities Farm.

We aim to align with the Legacy Asset Network aims for the network via :

  1. Creating diverse and accessible participation opportunities:
    • The workshop provides free, hands-on cooking sessions specifically designed for families facing financial hardship, ensuring accessibility to all.
    • By focusing on budget-friendly plant-based meals, it supports healthy living regardless of income level.
  2. Fortifying inter-organisational relationships based on shared values and assets:
    • Soul and Sound CIC is partnering with local community groups across Barking and Dagenham, leveraging their connections and resources to reach families in need.
    • The program strengthens ties with Barking Food Forest and Growing Communities Farm, promoting sustainable food sourcing and education.
  3. Fostering collaborations that benefit residents:
    • The workshop provides practical skills and nutritional education to local families, directly benefiting health and wellbeing.
    • Partnering organisations play an active role in promoting and supporting attendance, creating a collaborative effort to improve food security and health outcomes.
  4. Collectively accessing available funds to advance these aims:
    • The Legacy Asset Fund would allow us to expand outreach, covering venue costs, cooking ingredients, workbooks, and facilitation fees to make this initiative sustainable.
    • Funding would support more families, ensuring the program remains accessible and impactful across the borough.

Soul and Sound will meet the expectations of the network via : 

  1. Serving as a distribution point for promotional materials:
    • Soul and Sound will share promotional materials (leaflets, posters, digital content) through our community partners to reach families effectively.
    • We will encourage network members to display materials and spread awareness about participation opportunities.
  2. Actively creating shared learning opportunities:
    • The workshop incorporates peer-to-peer learning, where families engage in group cooking sessions, sharing knowledge and experiences.
    • We will document best practices and insights to share with network members, helping them integrate similar accessible participation models into their work.
  3. Commitment to using The Legacy Asset Fund appropriately:
    • All funding will be used strictly to support the workshop’s delivery, ensuring it remains free and accessible to those who need it most.
    • Transparent reporting and evaluation will be provided to demonstrate impact and compliance with the fund’s objectives.

By supporting the Healthy Mind Healthy Grind Plant Based Cooking Workshop, the Legacy Asset Fund will directly contribute to a healthier, more connected, and resilient Barking and Dagenham community. Fortunately for Soul and Sound CIC we have access to a community kitchen which does not require for us to use the budget for venue hire. 

Long term community impact

Through the Healthy Mind Healthy Grind workshops, we aim to create a lasting shift in how families approach food and wellbeing. By equipping participants with budget-friendly cooking skills, nutritional knowledge, and sustainable food practices, we empower them to make healthier choices long after the program ends. As more families gain confidence in preparing nutritious meals, we anticipate a ripple effect—leading to improved community health, reduced reliance on processed foods, and stronger local networks that support ongoing learning and food security. This initiative lays the foundation for a healthier, more self-sufficient community where good nutrition and sustainability become the norm.


Budget breakdown 

Cookery teacher £90 per session x6 = £540
Ingredients £20 per session x6 = 120
Publicity (flyers, posters, graphic design) = £140




£800.00 GBP

Total amount £800.00 GBP

Additional Information

Collective

The Legacy Asset Network@the-legacy-asset-network
Balance:
£7,850.28 GBP

Paid to

Soul and Sound CIC@soul-and-sound

payout method

Bank account
Details  
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By Soul and Sound CIC
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Expense created
By Adé Yusuf
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Expense approved
By Khiera
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Expense scheduled for payment
By Khiera
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Expense processing
By Khiera
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Expense paid
Expense Amount: £800.00
Payment Processor Fee: £0.00
Net Amount for The Legacy Asset Network: £800.00
Collective balance
£7,850.28 GBP

Current Fiscal Host
The Social Change Nest

Expense policies
The Legacy Asset Fund Expense Policies
Expenses will be covered for costs which support and progress accessible participation opportunities for all members of the collective. For example, and not exhaustively, these include payment for: 


  • Accessing space     - Support for booking/accessing conducive and appropriate space to host and deliver accessible participation activities, workshops and sessions that create value for and in the community.
  • Equipment - Support for equipment upkeep and maintenance such as but not limited to software & hardware updates to increase the capacity to support accessibility and participation.
  • Continued development - Support to meet training and upskilling needs necessary to maintain accessible offers of participation in Barking & Dagenham.



Expense Requests & Approvals:



When

  • In the first instance, payments for repairs to gifted assets will be approved as soon as the platform becomes available. Following that, they will be approved during the first week of each month, for expenses incurred during the previous month.
  • Other expenses will be approved as soon as possible by a member of the administrator team.
  • After the administrator team has approved claims, the Social Change Nest team will process these on their next working day- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 


What?

  • As members of the collective, we are responsible for making sure submitted invoices remain in line with the proposals outlined in our respective Legacy Asset Applications, or following a majority poll from at least 2/3rds of the group if funds are requested for purposes outside of the proposals outlined in corresponding Legacy Asset applications. 
  • It would be helpful to the admin team if each invoice is identified with the asset & purpose associated as part of the description. 
  • Everyone will take individual responsibility for being aware of their own benefits implications when submitting an invoice and declare work appropriately for tax reasons. 
  • Invoices and receipts must clearly show the amount, date, provider name, legal address (or other identifier where a receipt) and what the payment is for. 
  • Expenses will only be paid if there is enough income to cover the expenses within the collective. 


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Collective balance

£7,850.28 GBP

Fiscal Host:

The Social Change Nest