We want to organise the vigil in an open and transparent way so that everyone can see what it costs, what equipment it takes to put on the event and hopefully have some funds left over so that we can improve it each year, and support our own and other projects.
Over time we want to be able to build up our resources so that we are in a position to help other events start-up, and organise ourselves so that others can see what is involved and organise their own events.
During the first two events, we were fortunate to be generously sponsored by Pink Punters/Rainbow Operations from Milton Keynes who provided most of the equipment we needed including the stage, gazebos village, pa system and lighting equipment. Unfortunately they are not in the position to give us the same support this year.
We estimate that we need to raise at least £8,000 to cover the costs of the event this year, including the costs of using the square, insurance and equipment. It is a lot of money to raise, but we think that it is worth it so we hope that you will do what you can to support us.
Donations can be made through our charities trust website, and you’ll find other ways you can help on our fund-raising page.
We are currently negotiating with a couple of organisations who have expressed an interest in supporting the event this year, we sponsoring this years event, and hope to be making announcements about this soon.
Here is a list of some of the equipment we are looking for:
| 17-24-30 | NO TO HATE CRIME CAMPAIGN | ||
| Equipment/Resource | Quantity | Estimated Cost | Source |
| 1. Organisation (Core Costs) | |||
| Office Space | 0 | £0.00 | working from home |
| Meeting Space | Need venues with disabled access for regular meetings | ||
| Hubs (sharing resources with other organisations | n/a | ||
| Desk Space | Home | ||
| Storage – some form of lock up | To store equipment between events. | ||
| Stationary | |||
| IT Resource – Equipment / Virtual Resources /Databases | Using own computer(s) and Laptops | ||
| Human Resources | All Volunteers | ||
| Core funding – management costs | Minimal | ||
| Mail box | 1 | £300.00 | Annual charge |
| 2a) Rainbow Operations | |||
| Rainbow Crew | tbc | Volunteers tbc | |
| Rainbow Bus | Not available this year | ||
| Gazebo Village | 3-4 | ||
| Stage (with ramp access) | 1 | ||
| Lighting | tbc | For stage and gazebos areas | |
| P.A.System | For stage, speakers band and Choir | ||
| Fire Equipment | Fire extinguisher(s) | ||
| Power/Generators | tbc | ||
| Barriers | tbc | ||
| Safe space for disabled people | to be incorporated into area if possible | ||
| Chairs & Tables | 4 tables & 12 chairs | ||
| Stewards with Training | |||
| Accessible Toilet | |||
| Flagged areas – so highly Visible | Flags | ||
| Layout handouts | |||
| BSL Signer / Palantype / Hearing Loop | |||
| 2b) Support | |||
| Seating | see above | ||
| Information (advice) | |||
| First Aid | |||
| Tissues | |||
| Water/Tea/Coffee/Cups | |||
| Volunteer staff (From Support Organisations) | |||
| Rest area | |||
| 2c) Media Area | |||
| Press Release | |||
| Website | |||
| WordPress | |||
| Videos | |||
| Photographers | |||
| YouTube Page | |||
| Printing Costs (free? Cheap) | |||
| Professional Viral Campaign | |||
| Database (contact details of followers) | |||
| People/Contacts | |||
| Twitter Feed /Text System | |||
| Database access (tie in with different organisations, referrals) | |||
| Media/Video Screen (Roll Call/Photos + Improved access) | |||
| 2d) Choir / Band Area | |||
| Chairs for Band | |||
| Floodlights | |||
| Amplification | |||
| Music Stands | |||
| Music programme. | |||
| 2e) Police Outreach Van | |||
| Large outreach van | |||
| Ramp access | |||
| Information | |||
| Trained officers | |||
| representation from GPA, BPA and other Police Orgs | |||
| 2f) Control Point | |||
| Radio System | |||
| Hi-visibility Jackets | |||
| First Aid | |||
| ID Cards | |||
| Layard’s | |||
| Torches | |||
| Clipboards | |||
| Literature | |||
| Fundraising Buckets | |||
| Clean up equipment – gloves, bags, broom. | |||
| Security Staff | |||
| Volunteer Stewards | |||
| Fire Marshalls | |||
| First Aiders | |||
| Fire extinguishers | |||
| Megaphone | |||
| Contacts with other organisations | |||
| 3) Misc | |||
| Contingency fund | |||
| Van (to ferry equipment on night) | |||
| Tank of Petrol | |||
| Driver with License | |||
| LED Tea Lights | |||
| Large catch tray for candles | |||
| Access Equipment/Resources | |||
| Glow Sticks (Yellow) | |||
If you can help us source any of the above items please e-mail: resources@17-24-30.org
