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The Barnardos BIS

How to take part

  1. Download the project resources.
  2. Take part in child poverty activities.
  3. Develop a winning business idea.
  4. Apply to Barnardo’s for a project loan of up to £100 or seek your own start up costs.
  5. Start up your business and make as much money as you can for UK children in poverty.
  6. Send your funds raised directly to Barnardo’s and repay any loans.

How is this project unique?

  • This is an opportunity for Senior Section members to make a real difference by using their ideas – the sky is the limit!
  • If you raise over £500, 25 per cent can be kept an invested in local guiding.
  • Barnardo’s are offering their local support to make your business work.

Things to think about

Only Senior Section members can apply for loans from Barnardo’s units or individuals can use the project resources and seek their own funding. You can also access support from Barnardo’s to make your business work.

There are three dates through the year when you can apply for loans from Barnardo's.

How will you be taking action?

Raising awareness of UK Children in Poverty both with members of Girlguiding UK and your business customers.

Raising money for a Barnardo’s project local to you and helping take children out of poverty in the UK.

Download the resource

Please note: some files may be quite large and may take a while to download. Please be patient, it should take no longer than a few minutes. If you experience any difficulties, please contact us.

The BIS Introduction

The BIS Essentials

The BIS Extras

The BIS Child poverty

BIS - What to return

BIS - Application form

If applying for loans from Barnardo’s they must be paid back within the given timeframe and within the conditions of the loan.

This project is designed primarily for Senior Section members. It can easily be adapted by Trefoil Guilds or Groups of Leaders. This project could be adapted for older Guides if they would like a challenge!