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OUR PURPOSE
Our Purpose
At PLATF9RM, the core of our ethos is community, not just the incredible, supportive membership but the wider Brighton & Hove community.
We love the city we live in, and want to give back when we can to show our appreciation to this place we call home.
Here’s what we’re up to.
CHARITY
We fundraise year-round for our charity partner; The Clocktower Sanctuary and also support a number of other charities across the year.
Charity
THE CLoCK ToWER SANCTUARY
The Clocktower Sanctuary is our chosen charity of 2023, and we will be fundraising a total of £9,000 to support the amazing support work they do for 16-25-year-olds who are homeless or insecurely housed.
The Clocktower Sanctuary are the only day centre for young people experiencing homelessness, giving dignity and opportunity to those who need it. We visited their day centre to have a chat about the crucial support and services they offer for young people in Brighton & Hove. Tap here to see a video from our recent visit.
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Charity
ThE SOCIAL SOCIETY
Every quarter, The Social Society host Charity Hangouts. An opportunity for our community to connect with local charities, share their skills and listen to stories of impact from The Social Society and their charities.
Charity
BAToN OF HOPE
#BatonOfHopeUK is designed to be the biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative the UK has ever seen, opening up necessary conversations and prompting appropriate actions.
This past July we were honoured to host The Baton of Hope as their second stop of the Brighton Tour, with one of our own, Jessica Samson being a Baton Bearer.
As part of our involvement we donated £1250.97 in event space hire and staffing costs as well as £250 direct donations from ticket sales.
Charity
PLATF9RM VS THE THReE PEAKS
Huge congratulations to PLATF9RM team members Jacob, Grace Haia and Francesca who raised £2,436 for The Clocktower Sanctuary by completing the Three Peaks challenge in May.
Our heroes managed to reach the summit of the three highest mountains in Scotland, Wales & England in under 24 hours, in the name of a charity very close to our hearts. You can still donate via the JustGiving link below.
Charity
CHARITY MEMBErSHIP DISCOUnT
We offer a 15% discount on memberships for charity and not-for-profit organisations. If you'd like more information, please contact our membership team.
Charity
WILDLIFE DRAWING
Where coworking and conservation efforts meet! We host the amazing people from wildlife drawing in our Hove space for drawing sessions that perfectly mix some wildlife education with creative fun. A portion of the proceeds always going towards supporting the star animals of that particular session.
Charity
MEN'S HEAlTh MONTH - MOVEMbER
For Men's Health Month, we partnered with local barber Lucky Nine Barber to give our members free cuts, all the while encouraging them to donate to the Movember fund - team members Aaron, Ethan and Jacob also donned the 'stache look all month to support the cause. In total we raised £158!
SUSTAINABILITY
We recognise the importance of sustainable business practices and support ventures that reflect these values. We’re always open to new ways of working that minimise our footprint.
Sustainability
FARESHARE
Fareshare is an incredible charity fighting food waste and hunger across Sussex and Surrey. We have dedicated drop off points in both our sites to encourage our team and members to contribute where possible.
In 2022, Fareshare provided more than 2.6 million meals and are constantly working to ensure that no good food goes to waste.
Sustainability
THE PLATF9RM BEE HIVE
Preserving hives and looking after bees is essential for our ecosystem, so this year we adopted our very own PLATF9RM hive from SW Honey Farms in West Sussex.
Sustainability
YArD SALE
To promote sustainable consumption practices we've launched a Yard Sale series of events! It's purpose is to encourage our members to re-home their clothes, shoes and trinkets. All proceeds from entry tickets and pitches go to local Brighton-based charities. Keep an eye on our events page for our next Yard Sale event.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
We care about the Brighton & Hove community and the people that make it what it is. So, we’ve launched various community initiatives with the aim of facilitating the growth of Brighton & Hove locals.
Community Initiatives
PLATF9RM INTERnSHIP PROGRAMmE
Starting in July of 2023 we debuted our internship programme and welcomed in two interns into our spaces. The internship was open to all experience levels with the goal of introducing the successful candidates to all sides of PLATF9RM. Operations, finance, hospitality, marketing, events, social media and CSR are all covered in the 4 month long programme.
Community Initiatives
BImM
As part of the BIMM Institute's Screen and Film School's "Intro to Entrepreneurship" course, we provide their first year students with the opportunity to experience a collaborative workspace first-hand.
Community Initiatives
JoYFULLY DiFfErENT
We partner with Joyfully Different at least once every quarter to provide our members with business events that make an impact.
Joyfully Different is a community for true empowerment and unity that caters to those in the Neurodivergent community, ran by and for Neurodivergent people.
Community Initiatives
COdER DOJO
We've partnered with Coder Dojo to offer a free, fortnightly coding club for young people.
CoderDojo is a global movement of volunteers, set up to encourage kids and young people to become creators rather than just users of computers. Their aim is to encourage creativity and learning, and their Mentors are on hand to support young people with what they want to do and how they do it.
Community Initiatives
ETtO
We've recently joined up with Each To Their Own Agency who have been working with us on a total revamp of our internal Culture. We aim to get everyone's input on the future of PLATF9RM, so that we continue to Make Work Wonderful for our diligent team.
WORDs FROM OUR PARTNERS
"We can’t thank the PLATF9RM team enough for their support in 2023. From the 3 Peaks challenge in May, to the Big City Sleepout in December, they have raised thousands to support our young people. We also really appreciated using the beautiful space for our Impact celebrations in November and access to office space throughout the year. A huge thank you for the continued support and enthusiasm!"
Lorna Beaumont , Fundraising Officer at The Clocktower Sanctuary
"On the 16th of December, Gutsy and Yapped Out hosted an event at PLATF9RM to launch our conversation card deck about race - Crossing Paths. This was an all-around wonderful experience. Not only did it feel like PLATF9RM helped us every step of the way, it felt like they were genuinely enthusiastic and genuine in their want for it to be successful. Working with PLATF9RM was a joy and something that we as Gutsy would recommend and love to do again ourselves."
Naïla dos Santos, Co-Founder of TheGutsyProject
"The journey with PLATF9RM has been transformative - it led me to discover my business partner, connect with like-minded social entrepreneurs in Brighton, establish a thriving community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and successfully host a series of well-attended events. In a world where few enterprises take daring leaps of faith on emerging non-profits, PLATF9RM not only embraced the challenge but showcased their extraordinary commitment. Their support not only echoes their dedication but also illuminates the unique and special nature of what we're building together. Here's to breaking barriers, making waves, and leaving a lasting impact!"
Mark Blake, Founder of Joyfully Different
