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Peterson's Fund for Children Suite 109 Costumes Charity Shop
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Suite 109 Costumes is a costume shop but not just any costume shop. It is linked to our charity, 'Peterson's Fund for Children', which supports 8 children, in Surrey, who are struggling with severe disabilities, by providing funding for much needed therapy, bespoke equipment and often neglected respite care not easily accessible on the NHS. Our shop sells fancy dress, themed costumes and dance costumes most of which has been donated to us and 100% of the proceeds go directly to our charity.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    We support young people who struggle with a variety of severe disabilities by providing funding for therapy, equipment and respite care.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 8

    We support 8 young people and their families

Geographic reach

  • England: Nationwide
  • Wales: Nationwide
  • Scotland: Nationwide
  • Ireland
  • Jersey
  • Northern Ireland: Antrim
  • Guernsey
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

8

We are looking to increase this number over the next year

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£35,000.00

TIMELINE

Oct 2022 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

To increase our exposure through social media and reaching out to dance schools, schools & theatres

To increase sales so out outgoing is greater than our incoming merchandise

To increase the number of young people we are supporting

Project Activities

  • Being active on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and other social media outlets with regularity

  • Composing a complete list of dance studios, theatres and schools in and around the region

  • Using every avenue to promote our shop including school newsletters, dance show programs & fb groups

  • Encouraging visitors to promote us on their social media as well as through their community hubs

  • Contact local councils to seek voluntary help and ways to involve the community in our shop

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We can see if our tactics are effective by an increase in sales, an increase in visitors to our shop