New ideas and projects wanted for next Mossley SOUP event

People looking for help and support with a new idea or existing project are being encouraged to apply to present at the next Mossley SOUP event.

The next Mossley SOUP community crowdfunding dinner will take place on Thursday, October 24.

Individuals, artists, groups, charities and businesses with a project or idea connected to Mossley can submit a proposal to present at the event.

Mossley SOUP events bring the community together to raise awareness, funds and support for new ideas and local projects.

Anyone can submit a project proposal and the idea can be about anything – from wellbeing, arts or creativity to the environment, green spaces, sport or a new business start-up.

Paul Dowthwaite, a past presenter at 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.”

At Mossley SOUP events, attendees donate £5 in return for food, entertainment, four short project presentations and a vote. Each presenter has four minutes to share their idea followed by 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.

The previous ten Mossley SOUP events have raised winner’s pots of between £1,031 and £1,720, but all of the projects presented have benefitted in some way.

This includes increased public awareness, new volunteers, offers of materials and other financial support.

Those wanting to apply to present their idea or project at the next Mossley SOUP will need to complete a short project proposal before Thursday, September 19.

To submit a proposal online, visit: http://bit.ly/MossleySOUPapply  

Mossley SOUP is organised by local volunteers with support from Emmaus Mossley, The Vale and a range of local businesses.

For more details about the event, visit: http://bit.ly/MossleySOUP

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