Who is your community?
What do they need?
What do you do?
Community Project
Inkwell
Today we went to an Art Therapy Centre called "Inkwell" in Chapel Allerton. It was a really inspiring, friendly and creative place.
Their manifesto is :
'A creative space for positive mental health'
'using art and creativity as a tool we work with people to recover and maintain a robust mental health'
It is a centre that was created 7 years ago from a pub (The Shoulder of Mutton) which was derelict and they faced problems when renovating due to the location being quite a rough area, however it was a location that was important for the locality of the facility.
The centre has a combination of paid workers with expertise as well as a huge volunteer base of 65 people.
People are referred from a GP or mental health professional for some sessions but others are open to support anyone in need for a small donation.
They are funded by Leeds Mind as well as some ASC funded classes.
They is a vast range of different creative sessions available. They are always looking for other innovative specialisms, especially when there are new volunteers which bring new skills with them.
They are open 7 days a week with classes covering; walking, dance, art, craft, sewing, reading, music and cafe.
All the classes have a wide range of people varying from people who have studied art at further education to people who have never drawn before in their life
There isn't a curriculum and independent projects are supported.
There is a quarterly reviewal and the longest stay is 2 years (many people come back afterwards as a volunteer)
Initial project planning
USP --> Trialing our idea with Inkwell and finding out what they aren't offering yet. Not necessarily doing something that has never been done before, just something that is lacking in the Leeds community. Something which is a combination of the skills that 3 Illustrators could share.
There seem to be roughly 3 focus sections to begin this project:
1) Finding a property - researching an appropriate area, finding out the costs of starting up an organisation, researching the legal standing, how much it would cost to rent the property, how much it would cost to pay employees, how important volunteers would be...
(Jenny is researching)
2) Funding Bodies - figuring out which organisations could provide money for our project, how much money we could get, if this would be enough to start the project going, if there are other ways of getting money...
(Katie is researching)
3) Members/Clients - finding out where the clients would be referred from, what the range of mental health could be, which classes could benefit them and why
(Alex is researching)
Later...
4) Branding - flyers, posters, leaflets, schedules, logo, name
3) Where are clients referred from?
The therapists must be registered with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
It is for clients to come to terms with feelings, events and memories - to think about what they have created and how it relates to their experiences
What is the benefit?
- to help feel distanced from feelings
- when experiences are too upsetting to talk about
- to think about the causes of feelings
- to figure out how to cope with feelings
Who are the clients?
People with:
- mental health issues
- people in and out of prison
- physical disabilities
- learning difficulties
- drug users/ reformers
What do they need?
- Art therapy --> to improve their emotional and mental well being
- Express themselves --> sometimes language is direct and limiting when expressing feelings (self discovery)
What do you do?
- Art therapy
- Address emotional issues
- A form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a persons physical, mental and emotional well being
- Can help people to resolve issues and reduce stress and grievances
Community Project
Inkwell
Today we went to an Art Therapy Centre called "Inkwell" in Chapel Allerton. It was a really inspiring, friendly and creative place.
Their manifesto is :
'A creative space for positive mental health'
'using art and creativity as a tool we work with people to recover and maintain a robust mental health'
It is a centre that was created 7 years ago from a pub (The Shoulder of Mutton) which was derelict and they faced problems when renovating due to the location being quite a rough area, however it was a location that was important for the locality of the facility.
The centre has a combination of paid workers with expertise as well as a huge volunteer base of 65 people.
People are referred from a GP or mental health professional for some sessions but others are open to support anyone in need for a small donation.
They are funded by Leeds Mind as well as some ASC funded classes.
They is a vast range of different creative sessions available. They are always looking for other innovative specialisms, especially when there are new volunteers which bring new skills with them.
They are open 7 days a week with classes covering; walking, dance, art, craft, sewing, reading, music and cafe.
All the classes have a wide range of people varying from people who have studied art at further education to people who have never drawn before in their life
There isn't a curriculum and independent projects are supported.
There is a quarterly reviewal and the longest stay is 2 years (many people come back afterwards as a volunteer)
Initial project planning
USP --> Trialing our idea with Inkwell and finding out what they aren't offering yet. Not necessarily doing something that has never been done before, just something that is lacking in the Leeds community. Something which is a combination of the skills that 3 Illustrators could share.
There seem to be roughly 3 focus sections to begin this project:
1) Finding a property - researching an appropriate area, finding out the costs of starting up an organisation, researching the legal standing, how much it would cost to rent the property, how much it would cost to pay employees, how important volunteers would be...
(Jenny is researching)
2) Funding Bodies - figuring out which organisations could provide money for our project, how much money we could get, if this would be enough to start the project going, if there are other ways of getting money...
(Katie is researching)
3) Members/Clients - finding out where the clients would be referred from, what the range of mental health could be, which classes could benefit them and why
(Alex is researching)
Later...
4) Branding - flyers, posters, leaflets, schedules, logo, name
3) Where are clients referred from?
The therapists must be registered with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- GP
- Psychiatrist
- Social Worker
- Clergy
Art therapy is not a cure... clients must have qualities of motivation and willingness to embrace change.
Can be offered on its own and alongside other treatments.
Can be offered in a group or 1:1 sessions depending on personalities.
It is offered at:
- hosptials
- private homes
- therapy centres
- residential care
- day centres
How does it work?
It is for clients to come to terms with feelings, events and memories - to think about what they have created and how it relates to their experiences
- drama
- dance
- music
- visual art - OBJECTS (remind of experiences) CLAY (when colour is difficult it can be calming... easy to transform) PHOTOS (images chosen may be connected to a memory)
What is the benefit?
- to help feel distanced from feelings
- when experiences are too upsetting to talk about
- to think about the causes of feelings
- to figure out how to cope with feelings
- relationships
- understanding
- perspective
- distraction
- personal achievement
- expression
- relaxation
- empowerment
Who are the clients?
People with:
- chronic or life changing illnesses (cancer)
- mental health problems (depression, addiction, schizophrenia, psychosis)
- relationship problems
- eating disorders
- learning disabilities
1 ) Finding a Property
Appropriate area?
The costs of starting up an organisation?
Start up costs would include:
-premises and associated costs such as utilities
-stock
-IT and other equipment
-furniture
-branding
-business stationery and office supplies
-marketing
-website development
-travel and transport
-phone and internet charges
-art supplies and materials
-insurance
-wages for staff
- costs for moving premises or renovating
How much would it cost to rent the property?
Most lease from a commercial landlord which usually operate on a quarterly basis than a monthly basis.
How much would it cost to pay employees?
This is dependent on our trustees/funding. Normally trustees are likely to allow the basic remuneration for running a charity, but employees should not expect more money than is necessary to support themselves. How much they earn is also directly tired with the sources of funding.
How important would volunteers be?
Very important when this is not a business set up to make money which can then in turn pay staff but it its an charity organisation set up in order to help people. The more helpful volunteers the better.
Insurance?
The main ones to consider are public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance and employers liability insurance. There are also many other insurance covers which can protect things like tools, equipment and the premises itself.
Useful contacts in finding funding
The Charity Commission – this should be your go-to resource as a charity. The site contains step-by-step guides on starting a charity, adopting a governing document, registration, and the experience of being a small charity.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations – the UK’s leading volunteer resource site. Find potential trustees here, or become a trustee yourself.
Trusteenet – A resource site to find trustees, targeted at small charities.
Trustee Works – Claims to be the leading trustee-matching service in the UK, having placed 750 trustees in organisations since 2009. Its service is free to charities with revenues under £1m.
Guidestar UK – an independent charity directory where organisations can upload in-depth profiles detailing their structure and goals.
Prince's Trust
2) Funding
Our proposal could potentially receive funding from any of the following:
· MIND organization – supplies funding for Mental Health based community work for places like Inkwell -https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/mind-is-offering-funding-for-community-projects/#.WqmBMJOFgWo
· Organisations & Businesses – Leeds Community Foundation received funding from ASDA for mental health projectshttp://leedscf.org.uk/2017/02/08/leeds-fund-mental-health-projects-receive-380k-boost-from-asda-foundation/
· Comic Relief – supply funding every year to Mental Health services ‘Over the past 30 years, we have funded 291 organisations in the mental health sector, totalling more than £33 million in the UK’ https://www.comicrelief.com/news/mental-health-matters
· Lottery funding – have funded many mental health projects and organisations in the past https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/research/health-and-well-being
All require standard applications and proposals – something we need to research further if that is what we were to pursue. Inkwell have been through this process and would be able to advise us on it.
Prince's Trust
Start up costs
Once you’ve worked out your monthly outgoings, you’ll have an idea of how much your business needs to make for you. After that you’ll need to think about the start-up costs you’ll need to get your business off the ground.
One of the biggest challenges when starting your own business can be the question of funding. This is where we can help. As well as providing you with the opportunity to apply for a low-interest loan of up to £5,000, we can also offer you one-to-one mentoring support and training.
Tax can be taxing
Once you’ve set up your business, you must register as self employed with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC has loads of really useful information on setting up a business, including an e-learning package called Starting in Business developed especially for us.
For more detail on registering your business with HMRC and further information on setting up in business, visit their website.
Insurance
All businesses need insurance as soon as they start trading.
Some types of insurance are required by law and should be in place before you’re up and running. For example, you must have employers’ liability insurance if you employ people.
Other types are optional but worth considering, as uninsured losses could put your out of business or leave you in debt.
The broker or insurance company you use should be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). You can call the FCA on 0800 111 6768 or visit www.fca.gov.uk to find an authorised insurer.
For more information about insurance in general, you can also speak to the British Insurance Brokers' Association on 0870 9501790. Please note that there will be a call charge for ringing this number.
Further Research:
- How much would the van and markee cost?
- How much would insurance be?
- Which grant/s for mental health and art would we apply for?
- Would they help with start up costs or long-term?
- Where will our ‘community’ be?
- What workshops will we run?
- Where could we go? Mental health fairs and festivals?
- What training would we need to be qualified for?
- Visuals - mock up posters, leaflet, info pack, logo
Creative Movement
Mobile Therapy
Expression through art
Mobile therapy centre
- cheaper than renting building
- allows for more outreach
- VSP - visits places often to support community
- Accessible
Aims
- Improve community outreach for mental health and the arts
- Supply the community with therapy for wide ranging mental health issues
- support for referred people
- drop in sessions for anyone
- non profit organisation - based off of Inkwells model
- Funded by organisations like MIND
- Led by the 4 of us
- possibility for volunteers with different skill sets to expand what we offer - like Inkwell
To Do:
- Specifically choose funding - look into application etc
- Find van & markee ebay etc
- Land we can pitch on regularly - contact local council for permit?
- Mock up a few events - what would they be? where, when? flyers, posters? tour dates? regular schedule with irregular one off events?
- Research possible training needed to offer different services
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