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The ND Harbour Startup

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The ND Harbour Startup

The ND Harbour Startup

The ND Harbour By The ND Harbour

We have started a charity to provide a safe space for neurodivergent people in Kent. We aim to imrpove the mental health and wellbeing of adults and children who use our services.

Canterbury Fundraising stage

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During our startup year (Apr 24 to Mar 25), we are looking for funds to run play sessions for neurodivergent children and young people in Kent. We will also be running peer support groups for adults with autism and ADHD, and for parents of neurodivergent children. To run these, we need to cover costs including: -venue hire -cost of equipment for activities (e.g. craft materials, sensory toys) We also need to cover day-to-day costs to function safely and effectively, including: -DBS checks -insurance -ICO registration

What we'll deliver:

  • Peer support groups for adults with autism and ADHD and for parents of neurodivergent children
  • Play sessions for neurodivergent children
  • Provide necessary insurance, DBS checks, ICO registration, and other necessary governance costs to start our work

Why it's a great idea:

Our start up projects will bring neurodivergent people in Kent together to reduce social isolation and improve mental health. Peer support is a highly impactful method of sharing strategies for looking after mental health, and encouraging social connections. Play sessions will bring together both children who may be isolated, and parents who may feel like they are struggling on their own. Our team can offer emotional support and advice to neurodivergent individuals seeking mental health support or trying to access diagnostic services in Kent.

Steps to get it done:

  • Booking rooms for peer support groups
  • Booking Trainmaster for play session
  • Purchasing sensory equipment

Location Canterbury

About the space

Custom Location

Council

Kent County Council

How will the money be spent?Total £1,935

Room hire for Canterbury Umbrella (6 hours per week for 12 weeks @£15/hour) - £1,080 (56%)
Trainmaster hire - £195 (10%)
Ear defenders (10 @ £15/each) - £150 (8%)
Trustee and public liability insurance (year) - £111 (6%)
Room hire at Sturry Social Centre (3 hours at £18/hour) - £54 (3%)
Materials for peer support groups (paper, pens, fidget toys) - £50 (3%)
Sensory items - £50 (3%)
Enhanced DBS check for facilitator of peer support groups and play session - £46 (2%)
Registration with ICO - £40 (2%)
Other - £160 (8%)

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.

56%
Room hire for Canterbury Umbrella (6 hours per week for 12 weeks @£15/hour)
£1,080
10%
Trainmaster hire
£195
8%
Ear defenders (10 @ £15/each)
£150
6%
Trustee and public liability insurance (year)
£111
3%
Room hire at Sturry Social Centre (3 hours at £18/hour)
£54
3%
Materials for peer support groups (paper, pens, fidget toys)
£50
3%
Sensory items
£50
2%
Enhanced DBS check for facilitator of peer support groups and play session
£46
2%
Registration with ICO
£40
8%
Other Read More
£160
  • Spacehive fees
    £89
  • Transaction fees
    £53
  • VAT
    £18

Overfunding

This project is enabled for overfunding. If the project hits its funding goal before the end of the campaign period, any extra funds raised will be spent (in order of priority) on:

  • Contingency for the project to protect against price fluctuation
  • Funds to be used for future projects

Total £1,935

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