The idea
The Butterfly Foundations Project was created after several holistic practitioners reported an increase in demand of their services due to the shortage of treatments available via the NHS and other service suppliers and also how many families are unable to access support as they can not afford the costs.
The main object of the Butterfly Project is to provide as many free or subsidised places on the Foundation Programme as possible to children and their families who need them within our limited resources. Every family will receive a 1-1 consultation to establish their needs and then be given tailored support and guidance on the service
What we'll deliver
- Free consultation to establish the needs of the family
- 1-1 support
- Group support
- Signpost service enabling application to other organisations
- Access to craft classes
- Quiet space for reflection in a sensory room
- Opportunity to gain qualifications in Holistic therapies
- Introduction to holistic therapies, by receiving beneficial treatments
Why it's a great idea
- Increased accessibility to mental health support for families unable to afford traditional therapies or facing long NHS wait times.
- Provision of free or subsidised services ensures inclusivity for underserved communities.
- 1-to-1 consultations enable personalised plans tailored to each family's unique needs.
- Integration of holistic approaches like storytelling, role play, and creative therapies enhances emotional resilience and coping mechanisms.
- Small group sizes or individual sessions provide focused attention, fostering a safe and supportive environment.
- Collaboration with trained practitioners ensures high-quality care while engaging student members for broader community involvement.
- Improvement in overall family wellbeing through focus on stress and anxiety management.
Steps to get it done
- Established a need for the group
- Secured a venue at Sherwood Hut
- Income and expenditure calculated
- Staff and Volunteers approached
- Attended relevant training courses
- Introduced new trustees for the Butterfly Project
- Increased wellbeing therapy services
- Co-ordinated with Healers 2006 to ensure full compliance of constitution
- Junior membership applications open
- completed all policies and Procedures
- Relevant Insurance Policies completed
- Risk assessment system created and in place
- DBS applications completed for relevant people
- secured support and grant from LVS ,community catalysts
- received start up grant from town council
- received support from eldc councilors fund
- received donations from Dunes Complex games night
- received Healthy start grant from Tesco token scheme
- received support and grants from Platform Housing
- received subsidised rent from Mablethorpe Area Partnership
- Invited to join MAP and youth forum
- Support groups established and well attended
- Garden project started
- Established relationships with local community groups
