Grant #246328 to The Legacy Asset Network
Mind Havering Mental Health Awareness Campaign Proposal
Paid
Grant #246328
Submitted by Carl Lewis•Approved by Adé Yusuf
Apr 11, 2025
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Overview
Mind Havering is dedicated to driving awareness, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and creating a supportive community where vulnerability is recognised as a strength. To further MINDs mission, I have launched a six-month fundraising campaign featuring key fundraising events and initiatives that encourage open conversations and meaningful action around mental well-being.
Mind Havering is dedicated to driving awareness, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and creating a supportive community where vulnerability is recognised as a strength. To further MINDs mission, I have launched a six-month fundraising campaign featuring key fundraising events and initiatives that encourage open conversations and meaningful action around mental well-being.
I am requesting the legacy Asset Network fund to support the costs of venue hire for community events and podcast studio access. This fundraising campaign will directly benefit the local community by fostering awareness, promoting well-being, and providing accessible platforms for mental health discussions to be had in a compassionate environment.
Alignment with Fund Objectives
Promoting Mental Well-being
Each event within this campaign is designed to encourage mindfulness, physical activity, and community support, ensuring that mental health is prioritised in an inclusive and engaging manner. Sponsorship will enable us to provide free access to these initiatives, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent participation.
Strengthening Community Engagement
This campaign will create opportunities for individuals to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Through events and a dedicated podcast, we will foster a culture of openness and inclusivity around mental health. Sponsors will play a crucial role in supporting these community-building initiatives.
Encouraging Meaningful Action
Beyond raising awareness, this campaign seeks to empower individuals to take action toward better mental health. Whether through yoga, sports, or discussions, our activities will provide tangible tools and resources to enhance mental well-being.
Event & Initiative Details
1. Press up challenge (May 2025)
- A community press up challenge, where a small group of us will rise up to compete in a group challenge involving a variation of press-ups, in a routine that will be fun and challenging.
- Every participant will be asked to record a short message about their own experience/thoughts on mental well-being, post and tag the fundraising campaign.
2. The Mental Health Podcast (May - July 2025)
- A bi-monthly podcast featuring discussions on mental health, fundraising efforts, and community resources.
- Provides a platform for experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experiences to share insights and foster conversations.
- Support Need: Access to a podcast recording studio twice a month, with sponsor recognition.
3. Essex to Bristol Walk (June 2025)
- A 130-mile journey symbolizing commitment to mental health awareness and action.
- Raises funds and visibility for Mind Havering’s ongoing work.
- Provides an opportunity for the public to engage in discussions and support the cause.
Sponsorship Benefits
Sponsors will have the opportunity to:
- Champion mental health awareness and support the well-being of the community.
- Gain brand exposure through event promotions, podcast mentions, and social media coverage.
- Be recognised as key advocates for mental health, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility.
Budget Breakdown
We are seeking sponsorship to cover the following costs:
- Press up challenge studio hire: £40 (2 hours total)
- Podcast Studio Access: £120 (8, 2hr sessions over five months)
- Social media Manager (Event Marketing, social media manager & Community Outreach): £250
- Equipment needed for 5 day walk to Bristol (food, B&B) £120
Total Sponsorship Need: £530
Long-Term Community Impact
This campaign will create a lasting impact by:
- Normalising conversations around mental health and reducing stigma.
- Building community relationships through fitness andwell-being.
- Providing accessible and engaging opportunities for community participation.
- Strengthening local support networks and resources for mental well-being.
Commitment to Sponsorship Partners
Mind Havering is committed to fostering strong partnerships with sponsors by:
- Ensuring transparency in how sponsorship funds are utilised.
- Highlighting sponsor contributions across promotional materials, social media, and events.
- Providing opportunities for sponsors to engage directly with the community through events and discussions.
This campaign represents an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change in mental health awareness and community support.
£530.00 GBP
Total amount £530.00 GBP
Additional Information
Paid to
Carl Lewis@carl-lewis
payout method
Bank account
Details
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Amount Paid for Expense: £530.00
Payment Processor Fee: £0.00
Net Amount for The Legacy Asset Network: £530.00
Collective balance
Expense policies
Expense policies
The Legacy Asset Fund Expense Policies
Expenses will be covered for costs which support and progress accessible participation opportunities for all members of the collective. For example, and not exhaustively, these include payment for:
Accessing space - Support for booking/accessing conducive and appropriate space to host and deliver accessible participation activities, workshops and sessions that create value for and in the community.- Equipment - Support for equipment upkeep and maintenance such as but not limited to software & hardware updates to increase the capacity to support accessibility and participation.
- Continued development - Support to meet training and upskilling needs necessary to maintain accessible offers of participation in Barking & Dagenham.
Expense Requests & Approvals:
When
- In the first instance, payments for repairs to gifted assets will be approved as soon as the platform becomes available. Following that, they will be approved during the first week of each month, for expenses incurred during the previous month.
- Other expenses will be approved as soon as possible by a member of the administrator team.
- After the administrator team has approved claims, the Social Change Nest team will process these on their next working day- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
What?
- As members of the collective, we are responsible for making sure submitted invoices remain in line with the proposals outlined in our respective Legacy Asset Applications, or following a majority poll from at least 2/3rds of the group if funds are requested for purposes outside of the proposals outlined in corresponding Legacy Asset applications.
- It would be helpful to the admin team if each invoice is identified with the asset & purpose associated as part of the description.
- Everyone will take individual responsibility for being aware of their own benefits implications when submitting an invoice and declare work appropriately for tax reasons.
- Invoices and receipts must clearly show the amount, date, provider name, legal address (or other identifier where a receipt) and what the payment is for.
- Expenses will only be paid if there is enough income to cover the expenses within the collective.
Contacting the Collective admin team:
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Collective balance
£641.90 GBPFiscal Host:
The Social Change Nest