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Case Study: Rural Outreach - Mental Health
This is a new group based in the Chichester District, started by adults with mental issues, for adults with mental health issues in Conservation work on the Downs. I met with the 'not yet formed committee' with start up advice. There was hesitancy in going down the committee route due to the weight of responsibilities on individuals.
However a committee was set up, but with multiple responsibilities to share the load. They are about to set up a bank account, to allow us to go for £900 start up funding. I sent Sample constitution.
With the lack of knowledge about group start up, policies and procedures, I have helped guide them through the process. Time and patience is needed with this Special Needs group.
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Neighbourhood Council
Submitted by sharon on 26 September, 2010 - 20:31.This organisation had recently been involved in the negotiation with the District Council of the representation of the local community's views regarding a local park. The organisation were keen to have a document setting out terms of reference for the District Council and organisation discussing the local issues together.
Polish Community Group
Submitted by sharon on 26 September, 2010 - 20:08.The Polish Community Worker approached me to discuss what support could be provided to a group of Polish individuals, who were potentially looking to set up a new local community association.
Cooking Workshops
Submitted by sharon on 26 September, 2010 - 19:40.A local parent with a background in cooking professionally had been offering her time to local schools delivering cooking activity workshops to local children. In the main this activity had received no external funding; however donations of food were made by a local supermarket.
Blind Association in West Sussex
Submitted by sharon on 24 August, 2010 - 13:00.A blind association in West Sussex wanted an evaluation of their Listening and Information Service undertaken with a report that could be used to help future direction of the service and evidence for funding.