21/07/2018
Well, we've been open a term! Thanks to EVERYONE who has supported us and enabled this to become a reality. Without our volunteers Hexagon could not exist - you are all so appreciated! We have worked with students of all ages, each with a different story to tell - already two have found work and two others are moving on to college, (so we now have some spaces).
We've been actively trying to source funding - but have drawn a blank so far - either was haven't been open long enough, or we don't fit funding criteria it seems! What we actually need is a sponsor who will cover our rent and overheads (which is a comparatively modest £20,000 per year)....... Meanwhile we've approached several high profile people to request their involvement either as patrons or by donating...
On the ground so to speak, a group of friends did a sponsored walk along Peddar's Way and raised £300, while Hexagon staff and students manned a stall selling England flags/bunting in the town centre ahead of the World Cup Croatia game and raised £190.
So please put the word out there so that others catch the vision!.
Just a reminder - our address is
Unit 5, Bergen Way Business Park, Bergen Way, Kings Lynn PE30 2DD tel 762398 -
email [email protected]
our bank details are
sort code 536138
acc no 71011110
Meanwhile according to this week's news, exclusion rates have risen by 15% since last year....
Adverts have gone out in Lynn News, and just yesterday in Your Free Paper - we are looking to recruit volunteer tutors (qualified teachers in Maths and English and would also like to develop cycle repairs, sewing art and cooking) So if you can spare a couple of hours a week, please contact us! We are always looking for receptionists, bid writers and an accountant (this is not onerous as we haven't paid anything other than rent/bills this year)
Thanks for sharing!
Hexagon Trustees
