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how could i find funding or get a charity to support my group?
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(sorry i'm sure this is in the wrong place, but i didn't think it fitted into the money section or the volunteering section)
I go to a group in north london which teaches relationship skills to those with neuro diversities (AS, high functioning autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, tourettes ect). Its been really helpful, and is currently benefitting around 30-40 people (and more if there is a bigger venue) in each session. Its organised by a charity called outsiders which does work with mentaly/physicaly/emotionally disabled people in order for them to have functional friendships and relationships. Though, their funding for this particular project is having to be downsized, so instead of the cost of each session being £5 its now going to be £10. Most people doing to these events are not local to north london, thus they have to factor in travel costs, and also the cost of food beforehand and drinks. Seeing as nearly everyone there is unable to work or is only in part time employment the price soon wracks up, and a few people have had to drop out because they aren't going to be able to afford it (one guy is from southend and his train fare was £30 in itself, making his whole night out around £50 or more).
the organisers really want to try and access more funding, but because of the subject matter, and the fact that its a big mix of age groups as well, its been very difficult to secure any extra funding.
does anyone have any ideas as to what could be done or if there are any places we could access funding so we can keep it going and allow everyone that wants to come a place...
thanks.
I go to a group in north london which teaches relationship skills to those with neuro diversities (AS, high functioning autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, tourettes ect). Its been really helpful, and is currently benefitting around 30-40 people (and more if there is a bigger venue) in each session. Its organised by a charity called outsiders which does work with mentaly/physicaly/emotionally disabled people in order for them to have functional friendships and relationships. Though, their funding for this particular project is having to be downsized, so instead of the cost of each session being £5 its now going to be £10. Most people doing to these events are not local to north london, thus they have to factor in travel costs, and also the cost of food beforehand and drinks. Seeing as nearly everyone there is unable to work or is only in part time employment the price soon wracks up, and a few people have had to drop out because they aren't going to be able to afford it (one guy is from southend and his train fare was £30 in itself, making his whole night out around £50 or more).
the organisers really want to try and access more funding, but because of the subject matter, and the fact that its a big mix of age groups as well, its been very difficult to secure any extra funding.
does anyone have any ideas as to what could be done or if there are any places we could access funding so we can keep it going and allow everyone that wants to come a place...
thanks.
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I've found a few options, but i'm not sure if any of them will pan out
I wouldn't be so sure about that
It sounds a really good group. Hope it goes well for you
Can't you meet in a weatherspoons on a big table and set up a yahoo group?
Cuts any admin cost.
If it was here where I am I would suggest asking the local co op as they like to get involved in the community and help out with things like that, but I don't know if they have any co ops or such in London. But you could always ask a localish supermarket if they would sponsor the group?
If you think faith venues wouldn't want you rather than you need different facilities then it's worth asking. Lots of them are far more accepting that you think, and work on a principle of wanting to do to fellow man almost regardless of their beliefs.