Grant #253711 to The Legacy Asset Network
Film Photography Walks for Wellbeing: Creativity, Connection & Community in Barking & Dagenham
Paid
Grant #253711
Submitted by Side-Xuest•Approved by Adé Yusuf
Jun 14, 2025
Expense Details
Request Details
Project Title
Film Photography Walks for Wellbeing: Creativity, Connection & Community in Barking & Dagenham
Project Overview
We propose the delivery of a repeat series of four free-to-attend film photography walks within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. This initiative is designed to support residents aged 18 and over by promoting physical activity, reducing isolation, introducing mindfulness through creative expression, and offering accessible upskilling in a welcoming community setting.
The walks will take place in local parks and public spaces, using film photography as a tool for reflection, exploration, and interaction. Each session will be designed to foster a calm, inclusive atmosphere that encourages connection with both people and place.
We are seeking funding of £165 to deliver one session in the series. This will cover materials (film stock, disposable cameras, film development), light refreshments, and facilitator support. The project directly supports community wellbeing and aligns with the values of the Legacy Asset Fund by promoting inclusive participation and stronger social connections.
Alignment with the Legacy Asset Fund Values
Accessible Participation Opportunities
Open to all Barking and Dagenham residents aged 18+, regardless of skill level or prior experience.- Free of charge for participants, with all materials and cameras provided.
- Designed to remove traditional barriers to arts engagement by combining movement, creativity, and mindfulness in an accessible outdoor format.
- Particularly beneficial for those experiencing loneliness, low confidence, or looking for purposeful community involvement.
Strengthening Community Connections
- Encourages residents to come together in shared public spaces for a positive, inclusive activity.
- Builds relationships and social bridges through informal creative collaboration.
- Enhances connection to local environments and shared identity through exploration and discussion.
- Contributes to the borough’s cultural narrative by offering a replicable and scalable model of grassroots creative engagement.
Budget Breakdown
Budget Breakdown
Item | Cost
Disposable cameras | £75
Film stock | £50
Film development | £40
Total | £165
Disposable cameras | £75
Film stock | £50
Film development | £40
Total | £165
The funding requested ensures that sessions remain accessible to all, regardless of personal finances or ownership of photographic equipment.
Long-Term Community Impact
This initiative will have a sustained impact through:
- Upskilling and creative development: Participants learn the basics of film photography in a relaxed, supportive environment.
- Reducing loneliness: Regular, structured engagement encourages new friendships and builds confidence in social settings.
- Wellbeing promotion: Gentle walking, creative focus, and time outdoors contribute positively to both physical and mental health.
- Civic pride: Participants experience their local area in new ways, strengthening attachment and local identity.
- Scalable delivery: The model can be replicated across the borough with minimal additional cost or training—enabling broader reach over time.
£165.00 GBP
Total amount £165.00 GBP
Additional Information
Paid to
Side-Xuest@side-xuest
payout method
Bank account
Details
********By Side-Xuest
on Expense created
By Adé Yusuf
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on Expense scheduled for payment
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on Expense processing
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Amount Paid for Expense: £165.00
Payment Processor Fee: £0.00
Net Amount for The Legacy Asset Network: £165.00
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.
Contacting the Collective admin team:
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When will I get paid?
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Collective balance
£26.90 GBPFiscal Host:
The Social Change Nest