Grant #242610 to The Legacy Asset Network
Dotted.Mag Exhibition
Paid
Grant #242610
Submitted by Aji Thompson•Approved by Adé Yusuf
Mar 15, 2025
Request Details
Dotted Mag Local Football Talent Exhibition Proposal
Overview
Dotted Mag is a progressive football media platform that explores alternative perspectives on the game, blending football culture, fashion, history, and storytelling. We are planning a one-day Exhibition Showcase in Barking & Dagenham, highlighting local football talent and their stories through creative media including photography, film, and interactive displays. This initiative aligns with our mission to move beyond mainstream sports journalism by elevating underrepresented voices and celebrating the cultural impact of football in local communities.
We are requesting £800 in funding to support the costs of this exhibition, which includes venue hire, creative contributor fees, and essential materials. This initiative will directly benefit the local community by showcasing grassroots football talent and creating meaningful connections between local players, fans, and the wider football culture.
Football has long been a unifying force—a common language that transcends age, background, and interests. Even for those who may not typically engage with sport, football culture offers an entry point through its music, fashion, storytelling, and sense of belonging. By using creative media to tell the stories behind the game, this exhibition will provide an inclusive space where community members can connect through shared experiences and discover the richness of local talent. It will engage people from all walks of life, strengthening community pride and participation through the cultural lens of football.
Alignment with the Legacy Asset Fund's Values
Accessible Participation Opportunities
The Exhibition Showcase will provide accessible participation for local football talents regardless of their background, offering them a unique platform to share their stories and experiences. This project has been developed in close collaboration with creatives and footballers from Barking & Dagenham, who have contributed to the production of photography, film, and other creative assets that form the foundation of the exhibition. By involving local talent in both the storytelling and production process, we not only amplify their voices but also invest in their creative and professional growth. By providing this opportunity at no cost to participants and keeping entry free for visitors, we ensure inclusivity and equity in accessing football culture beyond the mainstream narrative.
Strengthening Community Connections
The event will foster relationships between players, fans, local photographers, filmmakers, and football organisations, creating a community of shared passion and appreciation for the game's cultural significance. Importantly, it will also invite participation from those who may not usually engage with football—whether through sport or media—by offering diverse entry points into the culture through art, storytelling, and community interaction. This inclusive approach allows new audiences to connect with the spirit of the game and the people who shape it locally.
The Exhibition Showcase will further strengthen Dotted Mag’s collaboration with local football clubs and community organisations, deepening our ties to the area and contributing to a stronger, interconnected creative and sporting network within Barking & Dagenham. These collaborations are central to Dottedline’s broader vision of helping to establish Barking & Dagenham as the future football hub of London—a space where talent, culture, and community come together to redefine what football means today.
Upskilling and Development
The exhibition will not only showcase local talent but will also include workshops on storytelling, photography, and media creation. These sessions will provide valuable skills and guidance, empowering participants to document and share their own football narratives and experiences.
Event Details
The Exhibition Showcase will feature the following components:
- Football Culture Exhibition Local photographers, filmmakers, and artists will display work that captures football culture in Barking & Dagenham, featuring local players, teams, and fan experiences.
- Storytelling Workshop Led by Dotted Mag contributors, this workshop will focus on documenting football experiences through various media, helping participants develop skills to tell their own football stories.
- Panel Discussion: Heritage in Local Football A guided conversation with local players, coaches, and long-time fans about the heritage and cultural significance of football in Barking & Dagenham, connecting to themes from our latest Heritage issue.
- Networking Opportunities Participants will connect with Dotted Mag contributors, local media creators, and football community leaders, fostering collaborations and future storytelling projects.
Budget Breakdown
We are requesting £800 to cover the following costs:
1. Venue Hire – £350
A local community space suitable for showcasing visual media, hosting interactive discussions, and welcoming a diverse audience.
A local community space suitable for showcasing visual media, hosting interactive discussions, and welcoming a diverse audience.
2. Contributor Fees – £300
To fairly compensate local creatives for their work and participation:
To fairly compensate local creatives for their work and participation:
- Photographers (2) – £75 each = £150
- Filmmaker/Editor – £100
- Workshop Facilitator (creative session or Q&A) – £50
3. Materials & Miscellaneous – £150
To support the smooth running and accessibility of the exhibition:
To support the smooth running and accessibility of the exhibition:
- Photo & artwork printing – £60
- Display materials (frames, boards, fixings) – £40
- Promotional materials (flyers, signage) – £25
- Refreshments for guests and contributors – £25
Long-Term Community Impact
The Exhibition Showcase is designed to leave a lasting impact by:
- Documenting and preserving culture and heritage in Barking & Dagenham through a football lens.
- Empowering football enthusiasts with media skills to continue telling their own stories.
- Creating connections between grassroots football and wider cultural conversations.
- Building a more inclusive football narrative that represents diverse experiences and perspectives.
Commitment to the Legacy Asset Network
Dotted Mag is fully committed to the Legacy Asset Network's objectives. Specifically, we will:
- Use the Legacy Asset Fund to directly support accessible participation in culturally relevant, ensuring the funding benefits the community.
- Foster collaboration between local grassroots sport organisations, media creators, and community organisations.
- Promote shared learning and appreciation of football's cultural significance beyond the professional game.
This Exhibition Showcase represents an exciting opportunity to celebrate local football talent in Barking & Dagenham while contributing to the Legacy Asset Fund's mission of creating accessible participation opportunities within the community
£800.00 GBP
Total amount £800.00 GBP
Additional Information
Paid to
Aji Thompson@aji-thompson
payout method
Bank account
Details
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Amount Paid for Expense: £800.00
Payment Processor Fee: £0.00
Net Amount for The Legacy Asset Network: £800.00
Collective balance
Expense policies
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
£3,320.28 GBPFiscal Host:
The Social Change Nest