Wednesday 15th May 2019 - Preparation is key for lottery

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” Alexander Graham Bell

Posted 1:00pm

Just about to head off to meet with our friend and mentor Scott. He really keeps me focused and just being able to talk things over with someone can lead to greater confidence and effort. We have known him for four and a half years - incredible!!

One of thee major talking points will be the lottery, and our forthcoming initial proposal. As we put in the title for this entry, preparation is key. And, we have really been preparing for two and a half years.

We have demonstrated a terrific work ethic, as well as our passion for the work we are doing, and the feedback we are getting. On tight budgets, to say the least, we have now worked in three boroughs, created close networks, delivered programs to astonishing feedback, and have met with significant people, most of whom can appreciate our vision and values, and the fact we are different from the normal, which can be scary to some. Being able to change and adapt is vital, and we are brave to be trying to do something fresh and pioneering.

I spoke earlier today with Kacper, our website guy about the video we need to design and produce. Sadly, he is having laptop issues (we have the software, we purchased it last year), but his laptop is playing up. Of course we have no funds to purchase another, but this is just another challenge to overcome. A good video is essential in getting our message across, to show our passion and commitment to HMHB and what we know we can achieve.

All in all, we feel we are in a good place, but time is cracking on - we aim to get in the proposal and video by the end of June at the latest. That is only 6 weeks though, so a lot of work to get on with.