Action 4 Gascoigne | Case Studies
A social action project for 11-18 year olds
Action4Gascoigne (A4G) is a social action project for 11-18 year olds who live on and around the severely deprived Gascoigne Estate in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
You’ll find some examples of our impact below.
*Photos are from the project, not of actual case study participants. Names have been changed.
What People Are Saying
“I want to thank Chain Reaction for helping me to become a better person and helping me to realise what is important in life.”
— Participant, 17, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“Young people can meet new friends, get outside, form a network, have people they can speak to… and it allows the community to build their neighbourhood. [A4G is] such a great opportunity for young people and the wider community!”
— Martha, Community Engagement Officer, Community Consultation, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“I enjoyed the community togetherness… We all brainstormed and came up with positive, viable ideas. It really brings people together.
It is nothing but positive and A4G strive to do their best for the future of the next generation.”
— Tarik, Police Officer, Community Consultation, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“I would like to thank Chain Reaction for helping me become a young adult; they are all amazing, lovely and kind people and if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”
— Participant, 18, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham