Great2Create Reducing loneliness in Adur

Funded on
18 Mar 2019

This intergenerational project aims to impact loneliness and isolation by bringing together primary school children (9 - 11 years) and Age UK members over a series of events and workshops.

£2,894 Raised of £2,803

5 Backers

103%

Costs

Project management £650
Venue hire £298
Publicity Design £250
Specialist tutor graphic design workshops £225
Volunteer time £160
Workshop specialists £150
Printing costs £150
Materials Hobbycraft (workshops) £150
Insurance £132
Artists performance £100
Other + £421

Tea, coffee, refreshments for Age UK £80

Van Hire for Age UK members £80

Materials (heads) £63

Travel - kids, Enrichment £57

Materials (USB) £37

Materials (printer ink) £26

Travel - (Adults) Enrichment day £21

Vintage magazines/newspapers £20

Materials (sugar paper) £18

Materials Paper £13

Materials (paper plates) £6
Target: (inc. fees) £2,802

Great 2 Create Ltd is a social enterprise based in Adur, set up by myself, Bianca Donnelly, a single mum of three children. We are Ltd by Guarantee with two directors. One of the directors is an expert in digital user experience and UX design. We believe digital technologies can enhance the art & design workshops. We serve the community and believe in business for social good. We are experts in teaching and facilitating from ages 8 - 98 with experience in working for the government, teaching, lecturing and delivering workshops in schools, Further Education, Degree Level and in the community. We are inclusive. We are SEN friendly and are happy to work with individuals with additional needs.

VISION: To bring out the creative spark in everyone, reduce isolation and bring communities together.

MISSION: We are advocates of lifelong creativity and curiosity. Building better futures through the arts.

Facebook www.facebook/great2createuk Instagram @great2create

Great 2 Create is fully insured with Employers Liability up to £10,000,000 and Public Liability up to £5,000,000 and we have enhanced DBS certificates and SC Clearance.

We deliver workshops in fashion, textiles, art, graphics, print, photography, illustration and craft for kids age 8-16 and for adults ages 18+. Sessions are educational and boost wellbeing. These workshops are sociable and beneficiaries take away something they have created with a sense of pride. We also believe our sessions lower your stress levels and boost well-being.

Project Owner: Great 2 Create Ltd The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.

Contractors : Bom Banes,Stitch That The team responsible for building or installing the project.