For the past seven years, we – Solfrid Sagstad and Stian Lavik – have worked closely with the adult social care sector, witnessing both the incredible potential for improvement and the significant funding challenges. While there are countless efforts aimed at improving the lives of seniors, current funding barely covers the basic health needs, leaving well-being and quality of life initiatives neglected.
Fuelling Change
Takk! is a community-powered crowdsourcing and crowdfunding platform that empowers people to instigate and support initiatives focused on enhancing seniors’ well-being, from social activities to fitness programs and mental health initiatives. Whether it’s a care home raising funds for adapted bicycles, an outdoor kitchen, or a local community centre creating social programs, Takk! empowers both individuals and businesses to contribute to meaningful, targeted projects. Each donation, small or large, contributes to something tangible—improving lives in real time.
By leveraging the collective power of people, Takk! brings a fresh approach to solving the funding crisis in the social care sector, allowing private donations to be matched by corporate contributions, and ensuring real impact at the local level.
The platform was built by the community, for the community,
The beauty of Takk! lies in its simplicity. Care homes, community centres, and other organisations propose projects that directly benefit their residents. From there, private individuals can donate to the initiative, and their contributions are amplified by corporate partners and local businesses.
Building Community, Driving Change
What sets Takk! apart is its ability to bring communities together. It’s not just about money; it’s about creating a shared purpose. Local businesses, families, and individuals can contribute to causes that directly affect their communities, knowing their contributions will result in tangible improvements. By engaging communities directly, Takk! creates a sense of ownership and connection, allowing donors to see the direct impact of their contributions.
In partnership with businesses and service providers, Takk! doesn’t just raise funds—it creates an ecosystem of support where seniors, carers, families, and companies collaborate to make impactful projects happen. Takk! is about democratising change—giving everyone the ability to support causes they care about, and together, transforming the future of care for older adults. Every donation, every shared story, every successful initiative is a step toward a future where seniors are empowered to lead healthier, happier lives.
Beyond Social Care
Our platform is launching in the adult social care sector, but this is just the beginning. We envision expanding Takk! to other areas of social impact, creating opportunities for communities to come together to support those in need. By democratising the funding process, we enable anyone to take part in creating lasting, positive change.
Takk! isn’t just about funding—it’s about giving people the chance to live with dignity, joy, and purpose. Together, we can build a future where well-being and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do.
Deliberate Impact 