Fundraising

Fundraising at Colebrook Housing Society

As a not for profit organisation Colebrook Housing Society has a clear mission statement and value base which is about helping people improve their quality of life and promoting independence. Funding is becoming tighter and we are looking at new ways to support the valuable work we do and offer creative and additional opportunities to people. Donations and bequests are one way that local people can support the work that Colebrook does. We will always make sure that donations and bequests get used for the purpose specified by the donor, or if given for general purposes, are put into new funds to directly promote independence.

If you would like to make a donation or bequest money to Colebrook, please contact:
Kerry-Ann Thompson or Helen Fellows
Colebrook Housing Society, 3 Woodland Terrace, Greenbank, Plymouth PL4 8NL.        
Email: kthompson@colebrookhousing.co.uk or hfellows@colebrookhousing.co.uk

Felonious Mongoose Fund

This fund was set up following a bequest to the society in memory of an ex staff member who was big on technology. It is intended to encourage clients to access technology as a way of decreasing isolation, achieving social inclusion, gaining skills and promoting independence.

Here are some quotes from some of the people who have accessed financial support from this fund:

- “It will help me develop new skills in digital photography and also to build up new and existing support networks.”

- “(A computer) will help me with getting jobs that I can do with my medical problems and upgrade my computer skills.”

- “It got me interested in computers. It’s helped me with my kick boxing and healthy eating.”

- "I found this fund good and worthwhile. I applied and received £100 towards purchasing a second hand laptop. I put a small amount to this and purchased said item. I was gods send as I wanted to practice and continue to improve my IT skills. This was beneficial for my personal development and this allowed me to do so."

- "I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this fund is very worthwhile and should be continued to support people with being able to purchase items to develop their IT skills. IT is a part of every day life and people should be able to be involved."

Promoting Independence Fund

This fund was set up following a bequest from the late John Leonard who received support from Colebrook and went on to live independently.

CHS Promoting Independence Fund
The Promoting Independence Fund is aimed at supporting people in becoming more independent in their homes and day-to-day lives and enabling people to reach their potential and have a better quality of life

Two easy ways you can help…..


1 –
This one costs absolutely nothing….simply register at www.easyfundraising.org.uk and use this website when you are shopping online and for every purchase you make the retailer will make a donation to Colebrook Housing Society. The amount of the donation depends on the retailer and how much you spend. To date we have raised over £80 ….and all at no cost to the people making the purchases!!!!! Easyfundraising has over 2000 retailers to choose from including Argos, Amazon,Play.com, PCWorld, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury….to name but a few and also has special members offers every month. With Christmas coming now is the ideal time to try this easy way to raise funds.

 

2 –
Join the Unity Lottery – The charity’s lottery for £1 per ticket – for every £1 ticket sold 50p comes directly to Colebrook Housing Society’s Promoting Independence Fund. Prizes range from £5 for matching 3 numbers to £25,000 for matching 6 numbers.
If you would like more information on any of these great ways to help raise money for the Promoting Independence Fund please contact Helen Fellows on hfellows@colebrookhousing.co.uk or 211243 


Here are some examples of how we have helped individuals:

- “I have been able to purchase a self-propelled wheelchair. This has given me much more independence and made life easier and less stressful: it has helped me get out and about when I would have had to stay at home.”

- "A big Thank You…for the help I received to be able to purchase a new washing machine…I am now able to have my washing done in the privacy of my own home. Your fund helped take away the worry and allowed me to feel a lot more independent after my stroke."

If you think we may be able to help you then please contact Mary Partridge, Social Inclusion Manager on 01752 211248 or by email at mpartridge@colebrookhousing.co.uk or download an application form Here

'Opportunity Knocks' Fund

To help us raise funds for our Timebanking project 'Opportunity Knocks' you could get one of our new wristbands – either a purple and yellow ‘Challenge Stigma’ band or black and white ‘Everyone’s Unique’ band each for a donation of just £1 per band and all funds go back into the Promoting Independence Fund to keep it going.

                                       

If you would like more information on any of these fundraising initiatives please contact Helen Fellows on (01752) 211243 or by email on hfellows@colebrookhousing.co.uk.