Funding is always a vital consideration and we succeed in being a very cost-effective organisation, however, if we are to meet the challenge ahead, it is necessary to seek continuous support.

Our grass roots connection together with the majority of our board members being local residents ensures continued dialogue, this enables us to be proactive and respond to the needs of the community. The staff team are aware of the limited resources and ensure the funds raised are used effectively.

GIPSIL's track record so far; -

• 1992- Six furnished/supported flats May 1999 Sixty Furnished/supported flats.
  

• 1998 Education Worker employed to help young residents into education & training.
  

• 1997 - Six 2/3 bedroomed houses May 1999 - Thirty 2/3 bedroomed houses.
  

• 1999 Community Support Worker recruited.
  

• 1999 Funds raised to recruit a Specialist Addiction Worker on a three year contract.
  

• 1999 Funds raised to furnish 10 Single Parent Homes.
  

• 1999 Funds raised to open a new Family Day Centre (to open Spring 2000)
  

Other fundraising activities include a Dance, Car boot Sale, Raffle, Christmas

hampers & presents together with numerous donations including software from

Microsoft & toiletries from Elida Faberge. We have also raised funds for our tenants

to take up sporting activities, day trips and a visit to the pantomime.

CURRENT FUNDRAISING

Our Family Day Centre will open early in June 2000 and we are actively fundraising to ensure the Centre is fully equipped, a warm and welcoming place for our young parents and their children. The Centre aims to assist those young families experiencing poverty and isolation by offering, a service to single parents which includes workshops/advice sessions, parenting skills, child development, sex education, health & safety, and be tailored to the needs of our young families. Creche facilities will be available, as well as a safe play area, The garden, presently in a state of dilapidation, will be transformed into an area for education and leisure. Features of the garden will include a sensory garden, a herb garden, raised beds with plants and shrubs to attract birds & butterflies, a wormery and trellises, hanging baskets and a seating area where the wonder of the garden may be observed and appreciated by all. There will also be a safe play area. We hope to encourage a lasting love of nature and the environment, which will grow with the young families attending our Family Centre.

All donations are gratefully received.

Eileen P Glover

FUNDRAISER

Contact Information
Telephone: 0113 248 1301 - 293 5551    FAX: 0113 293 552
Postal Address: 27/33 Brander Street Leeds LS9 6QH
gipsingle@gipsil.org.uk     

 

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