As our numbers are growing, we need to be open longer hours but currently do not have the funding to do so. We rely heavily on the volunteers, but we always need a senior member of staff and keyholder to oversee the session. We are currently open for groups Monday to Friday. We ideally would like to be open Monday to Sunday for at least 8 hrs a day.
What this would potentially equate to per year; 180 people saved through suicidal thoughts, reduce the amount of people having to attend A&E or the mental health unit, having to go sick from work, having to claim benefits. It will also improve physical wellbeing too, so the cost to the employee should also go down.
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When I lost my wife I had to change my lifestyle. This included joining the Butterfly Effect group. The staff are well trained and so caring. They make me feel so better than I really am. You can play games and there is much fun to be had. I am not needy now but continue to attend. I try to help those not as fortunate as myself and think I am paying them back. A kind word means so much.
Thanks to our great fundraisers, sponsors and volunteers, more people can use the valuable services we provide in the local community.
