Who are Create Space?
Create Space is a studio within Blackfriars Settlement, a 130-year-old charity providing vital services to the local community. Hiring designers who experience mental health challenges, we offer a unique opportunity to receive clinical support whilst gaining professional work experience, attracting clients such as Southwark Council, J&K Group and the NHS.
"Being in the studio working on designs gives me and the rest of the design team respite from mental health problems, it gives us something else to focus on"
In the face of a cost of living crisis in post-pandemic Britain, Create Space is needed now more than ever. We’re asking for your donation, however big or small, so we can continue our vital work helping designers receive the support they need.
So, how can you help?
For this year's campaign Create Space and The Plant collaborated to produce a Create Space T-Shirt. By purchasing one, you not only contribute to our cause but also wear a symbol of solidarity, spreading awareness about mental health support in the design community. You can find the t-shirt available for purchase here
Alternatively, we have also set up this Crowdfunder in case you would instead like to donate money to the cause.
Where will your donation go?
4 x USB C multi hubs. £13
Studio Manager needs chair back support massager £16
2 x Studio's name window vinyls £25
Igenix Portable Air cooler (No windows in studio!) £74.99
CSVD website SEO Services £129
New flooring £200
Annual subscriptions: Envato Elements, Adobe £300
3 x New Apple iMac 27" £3300
5 x volunteers annual expenses (food & travel) £2500
The Studio Manager's annual salary £7456.80
Another studio employee's annual salary £7456.80
For more info visit our webpage: https://createspace.org.uk/