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The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must be voluntary for staff and covered by existing charity insurance.
Participation in fundraising activities (for the purposes of this policy, meaning specifically participating in or completing the activity) by staff is voluntary and should not be imposed on individuals. The existing charity insurance arrangement covers staff for certain ‘low risk’ fundraising activities.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must treat donors fairly and not discriminate against any group or individual.
We will treat donors fairly. We will not discriminate against any group or individual.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must not involve general solicitations by telephone or door-to-door to the public.
No general solicitations shall be undertaken by telephone or door-to-door to the public
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must not involve direct or indirect commissions or bonuses for staff and volunteers.
Nobody directly or indirectly employed by or volunteering for Grapevine Project shall accept commissions or bonuses for fundraising activities
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising publicity must clearly state how the funds will benefit the charity and where further information can be accessed.
All fundraising publicity must state quite clearly how the fundraising will benefit Grapevine Project and where further information of Grapevine Project can be accessed.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must comply with the required licensing arrangements for lotteries.
All fundraising by means of lotteries, e.g. raffles, etc. must comply with the required licensing arrangements.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must be approved by the board of Trustees before they can begin.
Before fundraising activity can be initiated approval must be sought from the board of Trustees.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's main income comes from both large and small bids, with the larger ones covering centre costs and smaller ones addressing immediate community needs.
To effectively carry out our mission statement, the Grapevine explores various funding streams to secure the necessary finances. Our main income comes from both large and small bids. At present the large bids cover the centre, staff and general running costs as well as expenses from our core activities. The smaller bids cover any bespoke projects that we feel will benefit an immediate need raised in the community.
Financial · Funding statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 12
The Grapevine Project ensures that all cash donations are collected, counted, and recorded by two unrelated individuals in a secure environment.
Cash must be collected, counted and recorded by two unrelated individuals and counted in a secure environment, wherever possible. (Collection boxes must only be examined and opened by two unrelated individuals)
Financial · Procedural statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
The Grapevine Project does not accept donations from sources that conflict with its charitable aims and objectives.
Grapevine Project, in deciding whether to accept or decline a donation or gift will consider the charity's best overall interest and will not accept donations from donors whose activities appear to be in direct conflict with our charitable aims and objectives.
Financial · Policy statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities must comply with the Charities Act 2006, Fundraising Policy, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, Equality Act 2010 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
This policy takes into account the following legal requirements and regulatory codes, standards and guidance: ● Charities Act 2006 Fundraising Policy 4 Version 1: Aug 2018 ● Charities Act 1992 ● General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ● Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 ● Equality Act 2010 ● Mental Capacity Act 2005
Financial · Policy statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project's fundraising activities are legal, open, honest and respectful to the public.
Our fundraising promise to the general public and our existing supporters is that our fundraising, in all its forms, is legal, open, honest and respectful.
Financial · Policy statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
The Grapevine Project aims to provide relief and respect to individuals in Buxton and the High Peak who have experienced mental health issues.
The relief and respect to persons in Buxton and the High Peak who are experiencing or have experienced mental health considerations through the provision of information, advice, one-to-one and group support and the operation of a Drop -In Centre in an effort to build self -esteem, independence and a sense of well-being.
Service · Policy statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre is actively developing a multi-stream funding approach to ensure long-term financial stability.
The charity is actively developing a multi-stream funding approach, including increased fundraising, grant applications, and community-based income generation to ensure long-term stability.
Financial · Commitment statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre has secured additional funding through smaller grants to offset rising utility costs.
Additional funding has been secured through smaller grants, including Warm and Welcoming Space funding, which has helped offset rising utility costs.
Financial · Funding statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre's approach helps prevent deterioration in mental health and reduces demand on NHS and emergency services.
This approach helps prevent deterioration in mental health and reduces demand on NHS and emergency services.
Service · Observational claim · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 4
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre's open-access policy allows individuals to access support without referral or waiting lists.
Our open-door policy ensures that individuals can access support immediately, without referral or waiting lists, often preventing crisis escalation and reducing pressure on statutory services.
Service · Policy statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 3
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre has delivered over 16,800 attendances during the reporting period.
Across the wider project period, there have been more than 16,800 attendances, demonstrating both sustained demand and the success of the model.
Service · Metric statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 4
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre has experienced a substantial increase in attendance and engagement across all service strands.
Demand for our services has continued to grow significantly. Attendance and engagement have increased across all strands of delivery.
Service · Trend statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 4
Grapevine Wellbeing Centre provides three integrated strands of support: core weekday drop-in, evening and weekend sessions, and community talks.
We continue to deliver across three integrated strands:
Service · Policy statement · From Grapevine Project — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 3