Idea: Finding your feet

 
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  • Created on: 10 Jun 2009
  • Idea status: Done and Dusted
  • Town: London
 

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What it's all about

The 'finding your feet' fashion show aims to be a youth-led project. Essentially we want to raise money for the Diana Award so that they can implement some of the wonderful projects they have available with effectiveness.

We want to include as many different communities from in and around London and we aim to do this by working closely with as many universities as possible to bridge the divide between them and discover new talent within the fashion industry. The opening fashion show aims to showcase some of the up and coming as well as established designer in the United Kingdom.

Hopefully by using creative and innovative fashion designers we will be able to involve the youth of our communities so that they will be helping with the planning and delivery of volunteer opportunities. This will help us raise awareness for young people from diverse groups and disadvantaged communities. Eventually we will be able to set up a number of smaller fashion shows in separate areas so that volunteers will have further opportunities to progress with experience in project management.

What's needed to make it a reality

Contacts with other universities in the London area. Ideas of possible venues which are not exclusive to the student body and are elite enough for our VIP clients from the Diana Award. Something acessible so as close to central as possible. Something that accomodates 200+. Preferbly unique setting but not really necessary and most importantly omething reasonably priced. We would really like it to take place in a period Church if possible. Something like LSO St. Lukes (",) which would be amazing but on our budget impossible.

Also contributions from individuals as well as coporate bodies to support the show.

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  • Avatar Sarah 13:53, 11 June 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    It was great to meet you yesterday at the training session. It sounds like you have lots of great ideas and really know what it is that you want to achieve. So anything that we can do to help you out, just let us know :-)

    I said I'd provide you with some links to other Junction49ers ideas on the site who have done similar ideas. Here they are below. You can click on them, take a look and if you want to find out more you can comment on their idea and they might be able to offer you a bit of support and advice.

    http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1606/durham_rocks_fashion/
    http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1372/fashion_at_bath_2008/
    http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1964/fashion_show_2009/
    http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1929/one_voice_fashion_show/
    http://www.junction49.co.uk/idea/1810/fusion_fashion_show/

    I tweeted on Twitter to see if anyone knew of any good venues in London you could use for it, so will let you know if I hear anything back. I'll also mention it to the London universities we work with.

    Don't forget, you can access up to £300 from Junction49 up until the end of July 2009 to help you turn this idea into reality, but if you want to hold it after then we can help you apply and find the necessary funding from another source, so just let us know :-)

    I love the action planning table you sent through. You can start adding these here to your idea page if you like, by clicking on the 'Add an action' button. Other Junction49ers can then grab an action if they want to volunteer and help you out!

    Good Luck and look forward to hearing from you soon :-)

    Sarah

    P.S. Loving the photo :-)     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 14:15, 11 June 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    I've had a response already about potential venues:

    There's RichMix, which is quite a cool place:
    www.richmix.org.uk/

    The Albany in Deptford was also suggested. I've never been, but apparently it's quite cool and not too expensive:
    http://www.thealbany.org.uk/

    There's also Amnesty International's Human Rights Centre, which is really cheap and they have different rooms you could use:
    http://www.amnesty.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=10185

    The Bloomsbury bowling lanes are really cool too and you could always see if you can haggle down the price.
    http://bloomsburycms.thelaneslive.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=55

    I hope that helps a bit.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 15:33, 11 June 2009 J49 Staff Here's another one for you :-)

    http://www.stalbanscentre.org/     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 18:54, 11 June 2009 Wow, I've just been looking through all the responses thanks for taking the time out today to do all of that research. Richmix is really cool but too far in one direction. The Albany was my favourite but again is in South London. I think we are looking for something closer to West London but not soo close it's ridiculously expensive. The amnesty place is cool as well, but I think we are looking to accomodate around 250 people. so the more space the better. Bloomsbury bowling lanes are super cool! But I don't we will fit 200 in it without it being so expensive. The St Alban's halls are good as well, but again too small. I think we will definately keep tabs of the one in Deptford though if we can't find another one, the trek hopefully will be worth it. Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 19:16, 11 June 2009 Maybe more direction would have been helpful in the first place. Something acessible so as close to central as possible. Something that accomodates 200+. Preferbly unique setting but not really necessary. Something reasonably priced. We would really like it to take place in a period Church if possible. Something like LSO St. Lukes (",) which would be amazing but on our budget impossible. Thanks for all your help again. I'll get on some research as well and putting up the actions. Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 19:25, 11 June 2009 Also is it possible to apply for the Junction 49 funding to reduce the price of the venue hire? That would be a start. Report Abuse
  • Avatar rsolomon 16:50, 12 June 2009 Hi Jane,

    It was so nice to meet you all at the session on Wednesday - I loved all the great project ideas, including your fab fashion show, which sounds like so much fun and would make a real difference (just what we like to see here at Junction49 HQ!)

    Thanks for adding all the actions. We're really looking forward to seeing your project develop.

    With regards to using the funds to cover some of the costs of the venue, yes, you can do that; once you've found a place you want to go with and have established the cost, let us know and we'll email you the form and agreement for the Junction49 On The Ground funding.

    Speaking of venues, have a look a this guide (some of the places mentioned are quite central): http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/590A3398-0B70-410D-B92A-C1216CF209AD/0/LambethVenueGuide.pdf

    Hope this helps!

    Have a great weekend :)

    Rachel

    P.S. Your cert's on the way in the post!     Report Abuse
  • Avatar rsolomon 13:33, 17 June 2009 Thanks for the message Jane - it's my pleasure to help you out so no worries! Hope it goes well with the venue hunt.

    To answer your question, yes, it's definitely alright for you to find other organisations to support your project with sponsorships and such like; in fact, we encourage it as we're happy to see you get all the backing and support you can to make your project a success!

    Cheers :)     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 15:01, 23 June 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    How are things going? Just thought I would let you know of a potential funding opportunity you could apply to - it doesn't say anything about not funding fundraisers, so you could be in with a chance, the only thing is that the deadline is next week; 30th June. You can apply for between £500 and £5000 for your idea.

    http://www.ideastap.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx

    If you decide to apply and want some help filling out the form, just let me know or give me a call and I will more than happy to help :-)

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 16:09, 23 June 2009 thanks for the heads up Sarah, will put it forward tomorrow and see what is said but looks like a really good opportunity!

    Thanks again.

    Jane (",)     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Katie Marple 16:27, 23 June 2009 Hey Jane!

    I think its great that you have become so active on using the Junction49 site.... i really hope that the fundraising meeting at the Diana Award offices goes well - maybe you can post the suggestions that re discussed up on here.... i am sure that Rachel and Sarah will continue to support your idea!

    Have fun :)     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 11:54, 25 June 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    Just read your message, that's fantastic! Sounds like things are going along really well. Of course I'll put a call out to all the London Universities we work with and see if they know any students who want to get involved. This is all very exciting.

    Don't forget you can use the diaries tab at the top your page to update everyone on what has been happening and what continues to happen as you set up this fantastic event.

    Let me know if you need help with the funding form.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 11:59, 25 June 2009 Thanks Sara, I'm just getting to grips with it now shall email it to you when I'm done with it and you can make amendments as you see fit! Thanks again

    Jane     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 12:02, 25 June 2009 J49 Staff Ok no worries at all :-) Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 11:53, 01 July 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    Did you manage to get your funding form in on time? Good Luck!

    How is it going getting other universities on board? Have you approached Chelsea or the London School of Fashion. I was just talking to someone from our Communications department who said that the London School of Fashion are always interested in getting involved in charity events etc... so it might be worth approaching them.

    All sounding really great so far.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 13:30, 01 July 2009 J49 Staff Hey,

    Sorry for all the messages, just wanted to also let you know about a fab opportunity taking place this Saturday in London. It's called 2morro and it's a festival for young people interesting in making a difference in the world. There's going to be loads of different activities and workshops run by different organisations and thought you might be interested in attending. If you are you can find out more here www.2morro.org and to get a place you just need to let me know. If you know anyone else who might be interested too that's great, the more the merrier :-)

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 00:12, 02 July 2009 Hi Sarah,

    Yep I did, thanks for all the help finger crossed it will pay off. I haven't contacted the London school of fashion show I will definitely do that in the coming week it would defiantly be the right university to involve. Don't worry about the messages and thanks for thinking of me to the work shop day but I'm going to be at work : ( but please let me know if anything like that comes up again I would love to attend.

    Jane     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 17:07, 02 July 2009 J49 Staff Not at all! I will be sure to let you know of any other things that come up :-) Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 11:15, 20 July 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    How's the planning going? I just thought of another fund you might be interested in... www.bigchallenge.org.uk. The closing date is 28th September so you've got a while, but the fund supports projects which are all about bringing unity to the community, so yours could be the perfect idea, although again I'm not sure if they would be able to fund fundraising events, but definitely worth looking into.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 14:54, 21 July 2009 Hey Sarah, It's going really well thank you for asking. I will get started on a draft for the big challenge. i will also send you the profile of all the designers and artists we have on board so far. Did you have any luck contacting the other universities?

    Jane     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 17:18, 21 July 2009 J49 Staff O brilliant, do you have quite a few on board then? I have contacted all of them, but none have got back to me. I think it's because all of the students have gone home now, but will put a reminder out again in September if you like. All the Fresher's might be keen to get involved. I have a friend too who I think might be interested. Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 17:34, 21 July 2009 Yep, the designers keep flooding in. That's probably it communication has been rather slow my end as well, it would be great if you could send out a reminder in September, it would be great ot hear from your friend as well...its all coming together, finally (",)
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  • Avatar Sarah 17:36, 21 July 2009 J49 Staff Will let her know about it and see if she's interested, no problem. :-)

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  • Avatar Sarah 13:03, 27 July 2009 J49 Staff Hey,

    Great to see your diary entry, really interesting stuff. So pleased to hear your adverts at London School of Fashion have worked and you've not got make-up artists, designers etc... flooding in with pleas to help you out :-)

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar sara macleod 00:00, 06 August 2009 If you are looking for technical, production or someone to design a poster or flyer etc you should put an ad on the arts council England mailing list. It's free to post and goes to loads of ppl. There's also an Arts Events list that is also free to post on and could be good for advertising.
    Sara     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 00:56, 06 August 2009 sounds like a plan sarah, thanks for the heads up will get onto it. Thanks for the help i see oyu've grabbed one of the actions. Glad to see you getting inovled. Hope to speak to you soon.

    Jane     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 16:08, 26 August 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    How is everything going? Is your date confirmed for the event yet?

    I just found out about this fashion society at University College London who might be keen to get involved if you're still looking for people http://uclu.modo.googlepages.com/thecommittee

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 10:28, 27 August 2009 Hi Sarah, we meet with Movida on Tuesday and they are going to confirm the date by the 2nd of September and we definitely have the venue which is really good news. I will check out that link you sent me. Its always good to have more than you need. Thanks Jane Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 10:42, 27 August 2009 J49 Staff Wicked, so excited for you :-) Report Abuse
  • Avatar Jane Larbi 11:50, 27 August 2009 Dear Models,

    There will be an open casting event taking place for the fashion show on the 5th September 2009 at the Diana Award Head Office.

    Diana Award
    20 Buckingham Street London, WC2N 6EF
    Telephone: 020 7484 0525

    They are conveniently situated near Charing Cross, Embankment and Leicester Square tube stations, as well as many popular bus routes.

    At the open casting you will be invited to sit and talk with the designers about your work and experience

    Please bring hard copies of photographs of yourself of previous work with your sizes that we can keep

    Lastly, thank for your support to this noble cause. The Diana Award recognises young people who have made an outstanding and selfless contribution to their communities, and demonstrated the qualities associated with Diana Princess of Wales - compassion and a commitment to improving the lives of others. By participating in this fashion show you are making this dream stretch further and accomplish more.

    Please RSVP to janelarbi@hotmail.com

    Look forward to meeting you all very soon,

    Jane
    Founder of Finding Your Feet 2009     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 11:51, 04 November 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    I just want to say a massive Good Luck for tonight. I'm really sorry we're not going to be able to make it tonight, but will be thinking of you and I hope it's a massive success. Do let us know how it goes and would love to see any photos you get from the night.

    I have a feeling it's going to be roaring success and you're going to raise a lot of money.

    Best of luck.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 14:44, 09 November 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    I just read your email and looked through all the photos. Congratulations on the fashion show being a huge success you must be so proud. Raising over £9000 is a fantastic achievement. I loved all the clothes and you looked amazing in your dress!

    You'll have to update your diary to tell everyone how it went and any plans for the future. I have a feeling this is going to become a long standing event for years to come :-)

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 12:25, 20 November 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    Thanks for your lovely card it was very much appreciated, I was very touched :-)

    Now that you're done, you can change your idea status to 'Done and Dusted'. Would it also be ok to fill in this quick post-project questionnaire, as it's always really useful to us to think about how we can further improve what we do to help you and it's a good way for you to think about the difference you have made. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kBOUNThqf3F6E5RYHBDPgA_3d_3d

    Any questions, just get in touch.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 12:26, 20 November 2009 J49 Staff Hi Jane,

    Thanks for your lovely card it was very much appreciated, I was very touched :-)

    Now that you're done, you can change your idea status to 'Done and Dusted'. Would it also be ok to fill in this quick post-project questionnaire, as it's always really useful to us to think about how we can further improve what we do to help you and it's a good way for you to think about the difference you have made. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kBOUNThqf3F6E5RYHBDPgA_3d_3d

    Any questions, just get in touch.

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Sarah 12:27, 20 November 2009 J49 Staff Oooh also, sorry to be a pain, but the photos you added the other day have disappeared for some reason, would it be possible to quickly add them again?

    Thanks,

    Sarah     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Lucy McDonnell 11:06, 24 November 2009 The photos look great Jane!

    Do update your diary and let us all know about the show itself - it looks like it was a great success and i'm sure everyone would love to know how it all came together on the day.

    Lucy     Report Abuse
  • Avatar Lucy McDonnell 14:58, 18 December 2009 Thanks for posting up your diary entry Jane.

    I think you're right - Finding your feet should definitely be an annual event, what with the success that you've had this year.

    Best of luck for your future ventures and be sure to stay in touch for any further help with these :)

    Lucy     Report Abuse
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