Equity and Participation fund

 

The Our Agency Network administers an equity and participation fund, the purpose of which is to help relieve material poverty for individuals within our network so they can participate in this work, whilst maintaining the highest levels of dignity possible. Wherever possible, the Our Agency network aims for people to receive their own income which they can spend how they wish. There are cases where receiving income may cause harm or legal complications for individuals, for example if they are in receipt of state benefits or where they have no recourse to public funds. The equity and participation fund aims to ensure there is the highest degree of equity possible amongst members of our network in the face of these challenges. We have created a fund for specific items which help people participate in the network without the constant toxic stress which comes from being in poverty. These expenses will be evidenced via receipts rather than time.