Posted 3:50pm
I really must post more often - I feel quite neglectful after seeing it has been a whole week since my last entry - especially as there has been a lot going on.
Firstly, we finally got the confirmation of our grant for the Great Get Together application that we had put in a few weeks ago. The paperwork for this seemed to be endless. Huge thanks must go to my business mentor Scott. The funds will be coming to us, but because of the length of time the application too, coupled with the time for invoice and payments to be made, we would not actually get the grant in time for the picnic/bbq on Saturday 17th June, Scott has stepped in and loaned HMHB the money, and we will refund him as soon as we get the funding from the council.
We hae teamed up with SHP and CGL (who are supplying the bbq and a lot of expertise in these events). Also we are talking with Highbury Grange Medical Practice, and hope to get 25-35 people attending - part of the funding pays for all the food and drink - and we are also buying some game stuff for the day too.
We have not managed to get our DWP pilot program off the ground - not through any fault of our own. Sadly, the Job Centre and DWP had some kind of internal problem that meant our message did not reach the right people, and there was not enough time to rectify the situation. We are on our own learning curve too - and these things happen - it is just very frustrating!!. We will look to do something as soon as possible. Meanwhile - we will concentrate on getting a funding application in.
The SHP program is going very well. Yes, we only had three people, but they are really pushing themselves, and we can see the progress being made. Yesterday (week 5) was on "confidence" and the feedback was particularly good. It was an enjoyable session - and everyone went away happy.
We are currently setting up a couple of funding pages (GoFundMe and JustGiving) more details will follow.
Personally, I am really enjoying some Personal Trainer sessions with Dean - I need to push on with my own weight issues. Wayne (from the SHP program) joined us last Friday in Highbury Fields - and it was a great session.
The "to-do" list is still huge - but it is great seeing results happening.
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