¶ THE BRIEF
We Are Open Co-op worked directly with 10 charities funded through the Catalyst Discovery program. We were then able to guide a second cohort of charities in the Catalyst Definition Programme, and we provided advice and support for charities that won further funding through the Catalyst Continuation Programme.
“Very well facilitated, We Are Open are…open! Created a very welcoming, safe and supportive environment where people could ask any kind of question and not feel stupid.”
Justine Lee, Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
“Exceeded my expectations. The team are so warm, accessible and supportive and are really great communicators, language and sharing information just right for me. I found their ideas hugely inspiring”
Dawn Cretney, Enterprising Youth CIC
“We Are Open are excellent facilitators and very supportive. Explanations were always clear and easy to understand even though the subjects were not always familiar. They were patient, approachable and always happy to share knowledge. I would love to work with them again. Thanks for all of your help and advice.”
Zara Shad, End Youth Homelessness
¶ THE CLIENT
Catalyst is a charitable initiative incubated by the Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology (CAST) and connects funders with digital experts and charities who need their help.
¶ OUR WORK
- Prototyping with Purpose
- We’re not building “apps” – Mapping landscapes for longterm, strategic change
- Content is King, Queen, and Everything inbetween
- HOWTO: Create an Architecture of Participation for your Charity tech project
- How we helped Action West London respond to COVID-19
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“We Are Open were as clever as they were time efficient, a valuable resource throughout.”
Kat Lewis, The Margate Bookie
“I don’t believe we would have been as effective or achieved as much in this phase without the help, support and direction of WAO as our Digital Mentors.”
Christine Brown, Ideal For All
I feel like this programme has completely changed the way I look at my charity - how we design our services, how our internal processes and communication works, how we evaluate what we do…I can see so many applications for what I've learned - feel very lucky to have been chosen for this programme. Thank you so much.”
Lindsay Woodward, Centre for Fun and Families