Mossley residents, artists, community groups, charities and businesses are invited to share their project ideas at the next Mossley SOUP event later this month.
The Mossley SOUP community crowdfunding event returns on Thursday, October 27, at Emmaus Mossley.
Mossley SOUP brings people together to promote, fundraise and support local projects that benefit the people of Mossley.
The organisers are searching for four project ideas to share at the next event, with each project having a chance to secure all of the funds raised on the night.
Project ideas can be about anything - from sports or environmental - to something artistic or even a new business start-up. The only criteria is that the project idea must be connected to Mossley in some way.
At Mossley SOUP events, attendees donate £5 in return for food, entertainment, the opportunity to hear four project presentations, a vote and a contribution to the winner’s pot. Each presenter has four minutes to share their idea and answer four questions from the audience. The project presenter to secure the most votes goes home with all of the money raised at the door to carry out their project.
Paul Dowthwaite, presenter of the winning project at the ninth Mossley SOUP, said: “First, you have a one in four chance of winning a substantial sum of money. That is better odds and easier than most grant applications.
“Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, win or lose, it is a great way of connecting with the community, telling people about your group and getting feedback on your project.”
Previous Mossley SOUP dinners have raised winner’s pots of between £545 and £1,720, but all of the projects presented have benefited in some way. This includes increased public awareness, new volunteers, donations of materials and other financial support.
To present your idea at the next Mossley SOUP dinner you will need to complete a short project proposal before Thursday, September 29. To submit a proposal online visit http://bit.ly/MossleySOUPapply
Mossley SOUP is organised by resident volunteers with support from Emmaus Mossley, Mossley Town Council and The Vale.
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