Community support workshop has reached 90% of its target!5 years ago
Over 145 projects funded by 4,500 backers. £1.4M + raised and counting!
Delivered 11 February 2019
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We want to fit out a mobile community support workshop to provide resources for the repairs & servicing of mobility equipment (and more) that aren't available anywhere else in West Sussex!
A unique new community service! Freedom Powerchairs is your local specialist mobility charity making bespoke mobility, aids, and specialist repairs, servicing etc. We propose a mobile workshop using a large horsebox trailer. This can be brought to the client's house, avoiding travel to our static workshops.We/Clients can repair anything they wish. We offer supervision & training. When traveling, everything will be packed inside, using roll cages. Tools & parts bins are mounted onto perforated / louvre panels in roll cages, with toolboxes stacked inside with parts & materials. Different fit outs allow for many uses. Examples are instrument tools; small hand tools; power drills grinders & bits; brazing & soldering; gluing & sealing, woodwork tools; scooter & car tools; sockets & spanners; measuring etc. We can carry 10 such micro-workshops, strapped safely into place by wall tie-bars. Module loan is free to the disabled and at favourable rates to other local community groups.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
It is by the people, for the people, and avoids the need to buy expensive tools for a "one off" job. It is intended to fill the gap beneath local hire services who rent site tools. Trials are very encouraging! The ability to have repairs done at client's homes, so they don't have to be without their powerchair, scooter, etc. Clients can do their craft work, hobbies and own repairs. Community groups can borrow these facilities for training etc. Use can be by us, by the client, or by a community group We will insure, maintain and approve supervision. We take care of supply of materials, parts, and proper waste disposal Multiple units allows for groups and adds variety. Community groups can bring people together for shared activities. This unique resource is an opportunity for the County to lead. We do not know of any other like resource. This complements anything available from local mobility dealers and others, offering flexibility as to place, and place.
Steps to get it done:
A Unique new community service! Freedom Powerchairs is your local specialist mobility charity making bespoke mobility, aids, and specialist repairs, servicing etc. We now offer a mobile workshop fitted in a large horsebox trailer, which can be brought to the client's house, avoiding travel to our static workshops. We/Clients can repair anything they wish. We offer supervision & training. When traveling, everything will be packed inside, using mobile units.Tools & parts bins are fitted into modular tool boxes with materials and parts bins. Different fit outs allow for many uses. Examples are: brazing & soldering equipment; car tools including engine cranes, jacks and stands; Cycle tools; gardening tools; gluing & sealing guns and materials; instrument tools; small hand tools; power drills grinders & bits; woodwork tools; scooter & powerchairs; sockets & spanners; measuring etc.
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Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Over 145 projects funded by 4,500 backers. £1.4M + raised and counting!
How will the money be spent?Total £14,302
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Total £14,302
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VolunteerFreedom Powerchairs is a registered charity supporting the disabled. It started in 2012, taking over from an earlier Not-For-Profit, to provide local facilities to create, maintain and repair mobility aids not available elsewhere. The office is in Shoreham-By-Sea; the main workshop in now in Dominion Way West, Worthing, and a satellite in Bridge Road, Worthing. We provide engineering capacity not available elsewhere, and can undertake the build of any mobility aids especially bespoke powerchairs, but even small handheld aids, or anything else needed, especially broken small parts, using our new 3D printers. We also provide free assessments, signposting, help with grant applications and provide a take away service for unwanted mobilty equipment, even if electrical and dead. We will refubish these, or use for spares. We aim to solve the mobility problems which other can't, don't or won't. Additionally, we support our volunteers, several of whom have problems of their own.
Project Owner: Freedom Powerchairs The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
