Recent updates

The latest news from our projects

  • Merry Christmas and Thank You from the Sleep Pod Team

    An update for Sleep Pod Fundraising Campaign

    Dec 25 2019

    We wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone for showing your support towards the Sleep Pod Project.
    Together you have helped raise a MASSIVE £22,245.00

    https://www.fundsurfer.com/crowdfund/sleep-pod-fundraising-campaign

    This year with your love and support you have helped build 1,000 Sleep Pods. This means these 1,000 Sleep Pods will act as an emergency aid helping to keep rough sleepers warm and dry through this Christmas and the winter months.
    Together we can make a difference.

    We could not run this project without your love and support - love the Sleep Pod Team Pete, Ian, Justin, Caz, Madhavi and Rachel.

  • Thank you!

    An update for The Future of Bristol Pound

    Dec 21 2019

    Dear Supporter

    A quick note to thank all 99 of you for supporting our crowdfunding campaign. We raised over £5,600. It's great to know that so many people love the Bristol Pound as much as we do! We'll be working out the best way to use the funds we raised in the new year. Our aim is to create the most impact we can from our work, tilting the economy to be greener, fairer and stronger.

    In January we'll be sending out any rewards you requested. Please note that some of them will take a few weeks. We have now ordered the t-shirts and mugs, but as these are being made to order, we are not able to give you a precise date.

    Best wishes for Christmas and the festive season,

    Diana and all the team.

  • Last Day Tomorrow! This is your last chance to get involved.

    An update for The Future of Bristol Pound

    Dec 19 2019

    There is only 1 day left of The £B Crowdfunding campaign!

    The Bristol Pound Crowdfunding campaign is coming to an end at midnight tomorrow, Friday 20th December. That leaves very little time to snatch up a great reward and help support the campaign.

    This is your last chance to do your bit to make a big difference here in Bristol.

    Take advantage of our great rewards on offer now. If you have already got involved, you can help us by spreading the word of the campaign over the coming 24 hours or so.

    We have regular posts going out on our social accounts so please share our campaign social posts with your networks via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

    Let's do this!

    The Bristol Pound

  • Light the Night Video

    An update for Light the Night - Honour Family & Friends Passed

    Dec 19 2019

    Our own rather lovely edited video of the first Light the Night has just arrived - hope you like it... https://youtu.be/WEZDxTG-Oks

  • update 18th December

    An update for Launch Pad - a BMX and Mountain Bike Park in Bali

    Dec 18 2019

    The 8 person dorm is pretty much finished. Next onto the 4 person bungalow. We have retiled the pool and looks really good. The jumps are in good shape as its rained a tad recently too. 

     

    Soon we will start the construction of the ZIPLINE. 

     

    As always keen a close eye on our social media channels for regular updates. 

  • WE MADE OUT!

    An update for THE SHEPHERD: WWII DRAMA - FESTIVAL FUNDS II

    Dec 12 2019

    We want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the amazing supporters for helping us raise £3,885 for The Shepherd Festival Funds. I’M HAPPY TO HAVE ALL OF YOU AS A PART OF THE TEAM and I TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AND TRUST!

  • Crowdfunder extended!

    An update for The Future of Bristol Pound

    Dec 11 2019

    Dear supporter

    Just thought I should let you know that we've decided to extend our crowdfunder for one week, to 20th December 2019.  

    I do hope this doesn't inconvenience you - it may make a difference to when your pledge is paid.

    Many thanks for all your support.

    Best wishes

    Diana Finch, MD

  • We have smashed the target of £10,000 and the donations keep coming in!!

    An update for Sleep Pod Fundraising Campaign

    Dec 1 2019

    The Sleep Pod Team continue to be blown away by all your support and generous donations. We now have 222 backers and together you have raised a MASSIVE £10,740. 

    A huge thank you to all the Bristol music crew for all amazing pr promotion of the Sleep Pod Project. The Bristol music crew have really raised the profile of the Sleep Pod this week. The Sleep Pod Project featured in a number of news articles, ITV News West Country, Bristol Radio, Bristol Post, Bristol TV special thanks to Sarah Rice for making this happen. Please check out the links below.    

    ITV West Country

    BristolLocalTV

    Bristol247

    Bristol Post

    Joby Andrews, a director of pub and venue chain Refresh the West, said: “This is a truly Bristol collaboration of people who recognise there is a homeless crisis in our city and have come together with an emergency measure to stop people dying on the streets this Christmas."

    Friday night Jobathia Jobathia and Shada Nasrullah, Clare Andrews and Vincent Clarke and the team of volunteers Gemma, Kara and Elisa took to the streets in Bristol and handed out 23 Sleep Pods. @fthBRISTOL Feed the Homeless Bristol. They will be taking to the streets again tonight giving out Sleep Pods.

    The Bristol team Jobathia Jobathia Marcus Wells Imogen Mcintosh Shada Nasrullah IDLES Beak> Shambala Festival Boomtown Fair Love Saves The Day are working closely with a number of homeless organisations across Bristol, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare to ensure the Sleep Pods are given out to rough sleepers before Christmas and to keep them warm and dry this winter.

    Sleep Pod relies heavily on the generosity of others who share the same vision to help protect rough sleepers and refugees by keeping them warm, dry and safe. Please continue to share the crowd funder so we can build more Sleep Pods across the country to help protect the most vulnerable people during these cold, wet, winter months. Together we can make a difference!! 

    Love the Sleep Pod Team - Dreams of a Better Future - Big Love Ian, Justin, Pete, Caroline and Madhavi 

  • Video showing Launch Pad and its beautiful surroundings.

    An update for Launch Pad - a BMX and Mountain Bike Park in Bali

    Dec 1 2019

    A few days on the drone practising and showing this amazing area. 

    Check the film here 

     

    or link>>>

     

    https://www.facebook.com/launchpadbali/videos/432596567425278/  

  • 24 HOURS LEFT - WE NEED YOU!

    An update for THE SHEPHERD: WWII DRAMA - FESTIVAL FUNDS II

    Dec 1 2019

    Only one day left to support our 18 time award-winning movie’s festival funds campaign. We really need additional ₤1215 to hit our final stretch goal. Last chance to join The Shepherd’s team, and be a part of this successful movie. Please CLAIM A PERK NOW and help us hit the target so we can submit the movie to more festivals! Thanks for sharing and contributing!

    https://www.fundsurfer.com/crowdfund/the-shepherd-wwii-drama-festival-funds-ii