National Campaign launch: Start a branch today!

 

Branch Out! National UK Branch Campaign

Something exciting is happening at KEEN! We are launching our newest national campaign: Branch Out with the goal of establishing 10 new branches by June 2021.

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Why start a branch?

KEEN wants to start a national movement of inclusion - branches enable this vision to become a reality, bringing national change on a local level. 

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Each KEEN branch will have its own committee to run projects suited to the local community. Your KEEN branch might partner with a local sports or drama club to run inclusive sessions, or promote #ShareOneWorld through work with local schools and youth groups. There are so many options!

 Whatever you decide, we’re here to help, every step of the way! We offer:

  • First hand advice from an experienced group of branch directors

  • Support from the KEEN UK team

  • Lots of resources

  • Monthly Branch Out startup webinar

  • £150 grant to help set up your branch!

Branch Out: How does it work?

It couldn’t be easier to start a branch near you!

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Step 1: Sign up! Whether you are applying as a formed committee group or passionate individual, fill in our application form or send us an email at branches@keenuk.org.  Our branch team Alana and Hannah will be happy to help! 

Step 2: Informal discussion meeting. Whether that be recruitment of volunteers or initiating your projects, we can provide the support and resources needed, as well as £150 to support new branches. To get you started we will provide you with a KEEN email address, a webpage, branch logo!

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Step 3: Get started! We’ll be there to support you and your committee as you get stuck into your projects, whether they support #ShareOneWorld, Code4Inclusion, Inclusive Sessions, or pursue a novel idea!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why start a branch? Starting a KEEN branch is a great way to make change to your local community, giving you the opportunity to participate in national projects and even the freedom to begin your own!
  • Who can set up a branch? Experience in leadership is always welcome as is a lived experience of disability but mostly we are looking for enthusiastic individuals dedicated to a national movement of inclusion!
  • How will you be supported? Branch leaders will have access to the KEEN handbook containing detailed guidance for setting up as well as key contacts within the organisation and a broad range of other resources to allow a successful launch.

Join us at a critical time for supporting inclusion. Lead positive social change and leave a legacy. Help make your community, and the nation, more inclusive!


 
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