It's a wrap!
After three months of perseverant work, our recent coaching participants have finished their "Ripple Project". They created an amazing outdoor community space for user-led charity Opening Doors.
In weekly sessions, under the guidance of professional maintenance firm 247 Residential, the team transformed an unused overgrown space into a friendly, wheelchair accessible and visually appealing outdoor lounge area.
They worked through a range of challenges, not least the grim winter weather conditions, and delivered an excellent result to our pro bono client. Opening Doors' Operations Manager Louise Whitlam said: "Thank you so much for all your hard work, the finished product looks amazing! All visions have come together."
Our participants have increased their self-confidence, reduced their fear of failure and improved their well being throughout the process. One participant reflected, "It gave me the confidence to do things (...) instead of staying inside. I also learnt how to cope better in difficult situations and people."
Another one expressed, "Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience and gained a lot of new skills and confidence on the way."
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After:
...and the process, artistically documented by own initiative by one of our participants!
Our Ripple Projects are small hands-on projects which we deliver for free for non-profit organisations in Norfolk; in order to help them enhance their social impact. By applying and developing their skills for a good cause, our coaching participants build confidence while making tangible positive "ripple" impact in their local community.
Applications for our next Ripple Project are now open! All Norfolk-based non-profit organisations are invited to apply before 25th April 2024.
To express your interest, please complete this short form here.
For more details what our Ripple Projects entail, see this previous post.