FRESH. gives its local community a sense of confidence and independence with its three-year fundraiser.
FRESH. which focuses on community, health, inclusion and sustainability, launched a crowd funder three years ago. The crowd funder raised £1,435 through individual donations, clothes swap events like the “Swish” from Ely Swishing Group, plant sales, funding from the Rotary Club of Ely, Cambridgeshire, Lloyds Bank and community initiative classes. All funds raised went directly towards the cost of the ramp. In total, FRESH. and its community has raised £4,398!
At Spotted in Ely, we’re really pleased to have been able to support them along the way.
As well as memberships and Pay As You Go options, they also provide its community with subsidised classes.
When asked about her thoughts, now the ramp has been completed, Sara Ford, co-founder from FRESH. said “We’re super, super excited and emotional. It’s been a huge thing fundraising for three years for everyone, and now we can open it up.” The ramp will provide access to wheelchair users, seniors, and parents with pushchairs and will give people a real sense of independence and the confidence to come in.
The ramp, which has taken a solid week to complete, amongst other work, was partly subsidised by Ely Carpentry and Construction. When asked about how he feels about the project, Ben Wood a carpenter from Ely Carpentry and Construction, who shares 30 years’ experience with his business partner Ashley Moodliar, said: “All round making the ramp has been a great opportunity. Lots of people can now access FRESH. It also helps us to get our name out and give something back to the community.”
The work also helps to make the on-site cafe, Prosper more accessible, allowing more people to attend the variety of workshops on offer.
To find out more about FRESH. or to attend a class, their website can be found here: https://www.freshandwell.co.uk/
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