We are a group of 16 friends with various disabilities, including physical, mental, and invisible illnesses. Our shared challenges with speaking or difficulty in communication brought us together. In 2006, we established a volunteer organisation and initiated numerous projects that have benefited communities, individuals, and animals. Some of these projects have evolved into our current hubs. Due to lockdowns, certain projects have been postponed but will be resumed when circumstances allow.
We use the term "Hubs" to refer to our projects and initiatives. We are in the process of bringing all our community projects together on a single website. However, some initiatives may still have their own separate sites until we can fully integrate them here.
Please note that we operate as a Volunteer group. While we are entitled to claim expenses, we have chosen not to do so since our founding in 2006. Our goal is to allocate as much of the funding as possible towards achieving our projects' objectives. We only pay for the essential services needed to fulfill our mission - payment processing, banking charges and tax where applicable. If the income allows it, and without compromising our volunteer work, we may consider providing small expenses for a few of our most dedicated volunteers in the future.
Chris, whom we affectionately call Grumpy (hence 'by G.'), was the person who initiated the formation of our group during a therapy session we were all apart of. He believed that participating in volunteer work would help us become more socially accepted in the wider world. This is also beneficial for us on another level, as engaging with others supports our mental and physical well-being.