close search

The Invisible Café 2.0

Funded on Spacehive 19 January 2021 Delivered 1 October 2020

Impact data and claims within this report are provided by the project creator and have not been independently verified by Spacehive.

The Invisible Café 2.0

The Invisible Café 2.0

The Invisible Café By The Invisible Café

The Invisible Café, plays the role of  "the Third Place” – a safe and comfortable, sociable gathering spot. Either remotely or in person. It's not home and it's not work!   It's a unique venture.

Hammersmith and Fulham Delivery stage

45
backers
£14,020
raised
funded icon
This project was funded on 19 Jan 2021!

The Invisible Café is an unique concept created for people with Invisible Illnesses, like Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia Syndrome or Crohn's disease - to name but a few.   It's a calm space to relax, meet other like minded people, feel supported, understood and above all - have some fun.  A one stop shop for help, advice and support. All are welcome, especially those who have been on the shielding list and those who still are shielding. The Invisible Café 2.0 will work with other community groups to offer help and support to those in need. As well as supporting carers and other key workers and assistants, in our community. We require funding for the first six months. After which, we hope to become self funding. Through a series of fund raising events, a side business (vintage designer fashion) and grant applications.

What we'll deliver:

  • Adaptive exercise classes
  • Mindfulness and Wellbeing Classes
  • A new social circle, for people to be part of
  • Discounted Hair and Nail treatments
  • Music therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Aquatic exercise therapy
  • Coffee Mornings and social meet ups

Why it's a great idea:

The Invisible Café is a Community Interest Company for people with Invisible Illnesses. As no “visible” supports to indicate a disability such as a cane, walking frame or wheelchair, the illness becomes Invisible and too often the person does too. This can result in negative reactions and add to social isolation. By meeting other people with other conditions, this is a stress free way to make new friends, be more active and learn from others' experiences. While, no two people or conditions are identical, being able to chat to others with similar conditions can help one’ manage their own symptoms. This will help with psychological wellbeing and promote positive mindful actions. Which, has been medically document to have a direct effect on symptom management. The Invisible Café will hold various classes to be streamed live on the website and be available to download. Benefits from being a member offers discounts on beauty treatments, gym membership, exclusive events in H&F + more...

Steps to get it done:

  • Website to be ready by September 2020
  • St Pauls School on board in September
  • Age UK and Carers Network on board

Bringing the community together to say thank you to all service providers throughout the pandemic. We will create a mural in Lillie Park. It has been a godsend for the community during this time. We would want to hold a community Mid Summer picnic in the park. Hopefully before the new school year starts. Or maybe in the Autumn term. It will be to bring the community together and say thank you.

Location Hammersmith and Fulham

About the space

Hammersmith and Fulham

Council

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

How will the money be spent?Total £13,975

Management Costs - £5,760 (41%)
Disability Training Teacher - £1,920 (14%)
Adapitive Yoga Teacher - £1,920 (14%)
Art + Music Therapist, Animal assisted therapy, Mindfulness Teacher - £1,680 (12%)
Website + Logo build - £750 (5%)
Fitness Studio Hire - £576 (4%)
Website Cost - £288 (2%)
MS OFFICE FOR MAC - £200 (1%)
Advertising - £100 (1%)
Public Liability Insurance - £80 (1%)
Other - £701 (5%)

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.

41%
Management Costs
£5,760
14%
Disability Training Teacher
£1,920
14%
Adapitive Yoga Teacher
£1,920
12%
Art + Music Therapist, Animal assisted therapy, Mindfulness Teacher
£1,680
5%
Website + Logo build
£750
4%
Fitness Studio Hire
£576
2%
Website Cost
£288
1%
MS OFFICE FOR MAC
£200
1%
Advertising
£100
1%
Public Liability Insurance
£80
5%
Other Read More
£701
  • Spacehive fees
    £417
  • Transaction Fees
    £142
  • VAT
    £83
  • Business Cards
    £40
  • Stock footage
    £19

Overfunding

This project is enabled for overfunding. If the project hits its funding goal before the end of the campaign period, any extra funds raised will be spent (in order of priority) on:

  • more volunteers
  • travel costs
  • more community activities

Total £13,975

Our Volunteer List

We're currently looking for people to offer skills and time to develop our project! Check out the list of what we need below and then use the 'Volunteer' button to the right to get involved.

Want to help?

Do you have stuff or skills to contribute to this project? Use this tool to offer something to the project creator.

Volunteer
{{comment.UserName}} Creator Backer
{{comment.Comment}}
{{comment.Comment}}
{{reply.UserName}} Creator Backer
{{reply.Comment}}
{{reply.Comment}}