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Fostering creativity, connection, and growth through creative workshops blending art, skill-building, and sustainability to combat isolation and support vulnerable groups in a welcoming space.
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Creative Connections invite individuals of all backgrounds to participate in a dynamic series of 12 Upcycling workshops & events aimed at fostering creativity & connection.By blending artistic exploration with practical skill-building,the project will provide opportunities to learn furniture up-cycling techniques, refine technical abilities & embrace sustainable practices. Delivered in a welcoming, supportive space, the initiative seeks to combat social isolation (especially among vulnerable groups), while raising mental health awareness.Completed works may be proudly displayed in a community exhibition or auctioned to sustain the charitable mission so we can continue helping those in need of assistance. We also aim to create pop-up 'shopfront' events, fairs & stalls, whereby community members can purchase brand new household items - donated or purchased from our partner companies which allows us to retail them at a significantly reduced price to aid the cost of living crisis.
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Why it's a great idea:
- Encourage sustainable practices by sharing furniture up-cycling techniques, promoting environmental consciousness within the community. - Build practical, creative & technical skills that participants can apply to future personal or professional projects. - Facilitate intergenerational and diverse community interactions, fostering stronger bonds, mutual understanding and helping to reduce the risk of isolation - Offer opportunities to showcase talent, personal growth and creativity through community exhibitions, boosting self-confidence and community engagement. - Provide a platform for participants to contribute to a charitable mission, reinforcing a sense of purpose and collective contribution.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £5,728
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Target (inc. fees) £5,728
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VolunteerRainy Day Trust are a small charity (currently two FT members of staff) with big plans! We provide help and services for eligible beneficiaries nationwide and want to extend our services and provision of free of cost activities to the local communities in Shropshire.
We are the only charity in the UK who exist solely to provide assistance to those working (or have worked) in the Home Improvement/DIY/homeware/garden industries, as we recognise that freelance/self employed contractors etc often fall into a grey area whioch means they are unable to be eligible for assistance from other sources, including government assistance. We're here to provide financial grants as well as a host of support and advisory services for those in need of our assistance, including debt/legal/housng advice, apprenticeship training & support, mental health services (telephone counselling) & much more.
We aim to help those who have fallen on hard times and have no where else to turn to for assistance. At the very least, we can offer support and signposting for other services/charities if not eligible via our own grant criteria.
Project Owner: Rainy Day Trust The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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