Our projects and supporters
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Due to Covid-19, The Postcode Lottery very kindly agreed for us to use our granted fund for core expenses. We are very thankful for this, as without it, we would have really struggled to keep going in the current economic climate.
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Name of project: YOUR way into Work
Start date: Jan 2020 Funder: Community Safety Fund Course outline: A free programme for 16 to 25 year olds. To help them to develop the skills and experience they need to move into employment or to start their own business. Area: Hastings and Eastbourne Number of participants: 14 |
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Name of project: Start-up Programme
Start date: April 2021 Funder: Sussex Community Foundation Course outline: A free online self-employment course for 50 yrs+ women to help them start up their own business Area: Lewes District Number of participants: 10 |
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Testimonials
Lucie
“Phil is really clear, really simple the way he just talks about it. There’s lots of interaction with the women and him. It is really non-threatening.”
Margarita
“I’m definitely getting what I need out of the course. The information is phenomenal. Phil is a fantastic tutor, inclusive, non-judgmental, he looked at ways he could help each individual one of us.”
“It dispelled any myths that I had about being self-employed. The course gives you all the information you need without being scary."
Jen
“Phi was amazing, very calm, and very easy with us.”
"The biggest thing that I’ve learnt is to be prepared, to go ahead and do your plans and everything else, so you know where you are aiming for. It’s given me confidence to be able to do things, so I’ve really appreciated it.”
Lucie
“Phil is really clear, really simple the way he just talks about it. There’s lots of interaction with the women and him. It is really non-threatening.”
Margarita
“I’m definitely getting what I need out of the course. The information is phenomenal. Phil is a fantastic tutor, inclusive, non-judgmental, he looked at ways he could help each individual one of us.”
“It dispelled any myths that I had about being self-employed. The course gives you all the information you need without being scary."
Jen
“Phi was amazing, very calm, and very easy with us.”
"The biggest thing that I’ve learnt is to be prepared, to go ahead and do your plans and everything else, so you know where you are aiming for. It’s given me confidence to be able to do things, so I’ve really appreciated it.”
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Name of project: Making a Difference
Start date: June 2021 Funder: Lottery Fund Course outline: A free online self-employment course for 50 yrs+ men and women to help them start up their own business Area: East Sussex & Kent Number of participants: 20 |
Testimonials
Paul
“What I liked about the workshops is how knowledgeable and resourceful the facilitator was. Good time structure. Great work book.”
Pam
“The best thing I could have asked for. I would say life changing because I’m full of confidence now about setting up. The support has been absolutely invaluable.”
Helen
“The course content has been excellent. The workbook is fantastic, it’s got so much in there.”
“You meet really nice people on the course. The presenter Phil was fantastic.”
Sabine
“The book that comes with the course should be frankly patented. It’s brilliant.”
“The biggest thing I’ve taken from the course is the methodology of things. It helps you to focus and think about what you’re doing, why you’re doing it and how you are going to achieve it.”
Ronan
“What I found particular helpful was that our tutor, Phil Ashford, has a lot of practical experience, he’s a savvy individual, he’s got a nice easy-going style.”
“I think it is a great course, considering the terms of contribution necessary to undertake the course. It was actually provided for free of charge. It’s a great service, great benefit to a wide range of people.”
“Given all of the circumstances of last year it is great that there are initiatives like this which are helping people to get back on their feet.”
Nita
"I would definitely recommend the course, from the beginning to the end. From learning about getting your docs in order, from starting up and finding a website, even the one to one's, they were excellent too."
Natalie
"I spoke to a mentor who you provided and he was brilliant and so encouraging. The biggest thing I will takeaway was to start to put your business plan together, be very focused on what it is that you want and use it as your starting point but it can evolve, so there's flexibility as well."
Penelope
"The notebook, the bible is brilliant, it is absolutely superb. To be able to follow it through, if you've got any questions, it's in there. Being able to talk things through with other people who are also on the same journey was really helpful."
Janine
"It is the best thing that I have ever done. Honestly. I would never have known how to start up a business without it. I would never have known how to do a business plan. A business plan is something that somebody else does, not me. But it is easier than what you would think. It also covers social media, which is another one of my no, no's so I got an enormous benefit from it."