The idea
Over the last 2 years Six Connections Community CIC has delivered impacting mental health sessions into corporate and charitable organisations across the UK. Engaging with 1000’s of individuals our message has and is saving lives.
Creating safe spaces for conversations of care is a huge part of our success. To date our training has been carried out in hired spaces . It is time for us to shape a space that we can call ‘home’.
We have a vision to create a unique offering in our locality, where people can come to 'our house' to work, for training, to enjoy creative exhibitions, present work and deliver cultural events - music and comedy. This space will reflect our Powered By Mates tagline to normalise the conversations we want to encourage around mental health in the good times as well as the more challenging.
In the heart of Burnley - The Connection Section will reshape a building that has industrial and historical significance into a modern community space for people to thrive.
What we'll deliver
- Repurpose the building into training & delivery space.
- Furnish the training & delivery space.
- Develop office spaces and a creative AV studio.
Why it's a great idea
The Connection Section is named for a reason. We want to bring businesses, sports, art and community groups together in a space where they can collaborate. The space will have 3 main functions.
1. Community Space - Providing Collaborative Support
2. Art & Creative Space - Reducing Stigmas & Starting Conversations
3. Work & Training Space - Building Sustainable Cultures of Care.
There are many brilliant mental health support options in our community. Although well connected in a digital space - they aren't as well connected in the physical. Our space will encourage like minded organisations to collaborate, unpack challenges, share opportunities and host clients.
Using the space as a creative hub will allow us to incorporate our key connection conversations into normal environments such as a comedy nights or exhibitions.
Our prevention focused approach will reduce stigma, promote positive mental health conversation and build a sustainable support community.
Steps to get it done
- Repurpose the space
- Furnish the space
- Launch event
- Engage users with the space
Founded as a legacy for a friend, Six Connections Community are dedicated to improving mental health awareness and support. Our mission is to facilitate open conversations, reduce stigma, and empower individuals through education and meaningful connections.
This crowdfund is your opportunity to be part of something HUGE. We just need your help us get started. Our plan will make The Connection Section financially sustainable in less that 3 months.
Your support will help us to create a unique, amazing space - because that is what people deserve.
The Connection Section doesn't duplicate anything that exists in our locality. It's a flexible space for the widest demographics to to use in their own creative way.
Our training model encourages people to share positive mental health conversations on a wider scale. The Connection Section will enhance an approach, which we know is crucial for normalising discussions about mental health.
This is OUR dream - Do you want to be part of it?
