The Pod Project @ the Old Cook House

Public benefits

Improved knowledge and skills in sustainability, culture and health & well being in the local community and improved community spirit and cohesion. Participation levels in the range of activities run by the Group and surveys of user experiences. The only identifiable harm may be through minor injuries that may be experienced in some of the

practical activities such as gardening and repair cafes through use of tools or slips trips and falls, but appropriate risk assessment and toolbox talks will mitigate this risk. The beneficiaries are the general public with particular emphasis on the local community. Private benefit to non beneficiaries is necessary where payments are made to activity facilitators, expert instructors, goods and material suppliers, and the rent of the Cook House etc. in the pursuance of the groups purposes. Incidental private benefit is gained by volunteers helping run the group and the above providers through raising awareness of the issues and benefits through their involvement with the project.

What your organisation does

Running activities that contribute to the education of participants in sustainability, culture and health and wellbeing including talks, demonstrations, practical tasks and training, and develop community spirit and cohesion.