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Re:dish, established 11 years ago, is a community-focused organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and improving the wellbeing of local residents. The organisation provides a range of services, including a foodbank, peer support groups, and wellbeing activities, reaching approximately 180 people weekly. Their initiatives support various community needs, such as dementia care, youth engagement, and long-term illness support. Re:dish also runs a low-cost supermarket, offering fresh food to local members, while connecting people to additional support services. Through these efforts, Re:dish fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment within the community.

What will the Kao SEED Fund support?

The Kao SEED funding will support Re:dish’s “Tote-ally Re:dish” project by providing the necessary printing press equipment and materials to produce branded reusable shopping bags. These bags will help address a shortfall in strong bags for the charity’s foodbank, shop, and social supermarket, while also promoting the importance of recycling and reusing. The project will engage the community, particularly the Crafty Women group, in designing and producing the bags. Additionally, the bags will be used to promote Re:dish’s mission at events and will be available for sale. The equipment will also be shared with other local organisations, fostering collaboration and resource sharing across the community.

Who is the project helping support?

The reusable bags will benefit users of Re:dish’s foodbank, social supermarket, and charity shop, with approximately 70 people per week receiving support. First-time clients will particularly benefit, as they often need bags to carry the food home, especially when using public transport or walking. Additionally, the project will encourage sustainability by inviting clients to bring back the bags for future visits. Other local community groups will also benefit from the project, as they can access the equipment to produce small quantities of materials cost-effectively, promoting collaboration and resource sharing in the area.

This funding will allow us to buy a printing machine to print our own reusable tote bags for people coming to our food banks and social supermarket to use. The tote bags will also be brilliant for promoting our services too, as well as being more environmentally friendly than plastic bags. We’re so grateful to the Kao SEED Fund for helping us with the funding pot. 

Kelly Gaskill, from Re:Dish

Impact of the project

This project will reduce plastic bag use, encourage clients to return with Re:dish bags, and involve our wellbeing groups in their design and production. It will raise awareness of Re:dish in the community, help local groups create cost-effective materials, and expand our product range with tote bags for sale in the charity shop.

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If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS.  Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts. 

Funding conditions:  If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.

A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).

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  1. Who can apply?
    The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and grassroots initiatives based in Stockport.
     
  2. What types of projects are eligible?
    We encourage projects focused on environmental sustainability, community cohesion, and local economic development.
     
  3. How much funding is available?
    Grants range from £500 to £2,500 for pilot projects or to enhance existing initiatives.
     
  4. Is this the sole funding for this project?
    If not, please expand on the additional match funding that you currently have or are in the process of applying for.
     
  5. Are there any restrictions on grants under £500?
    Yes, please note that grants under £500 may be subject to different guidelines or restrictions, which will be communicated upon application.
     
  6. When will we know if our project was selected?
    Notifications will be sent by March 31, 2025.
     
  7. How can I apply for a grant?
    Applications can be submitted through our online portal, where you will find detailed guidelines and forms.
     
  8. What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
    If your application is not successful, we encourage you to seek feedback and consider reapplying in future funding rounds.
     
  9. When is the application deadline?
    Please check our website for the latest application deadlines and any upcoming funding rounds.