Training to a Purpose (360G-LeedCF-A696595)

The courses will have a graded suggested payment schedule, online booking depends on the honesty and generosity of participants. The course descriptions will include an explanation of the ethos and rationale of our approach. The course fees will include the option to add a discounted light lunch, to boost the base income of the café and awareness of it. There is also scope for additional produce sales. TCV will make use of its well followed and developing social media accounts: • Facebook; 3500 followers, some posts reach 600 people. We share posts to other groups locally and use a few ads to boast our reach. • Twitter; 2720 followers, Instagram; followers) TikTok; launched May 2023 so far 7 followers • Our direct marketing is run via a Mailchimp newsletter and we have options to create subgroups e.g. ; that subscribers can opt into. • We have a separate Mailchimp for professionals e.g.; linkworkers. • Hardcopy publicity on site, in local libraries and community centres. • Word of mouth is very important. Some similar courses are run by Leeds Wood Recycling, Meanwood Valley Urban Farm (willow crafts etc) Leeds Permaculture Network. Full day charges are typically £60 -£70, a few offer concessions. TCV Hollybush’s courses are part of a wider environmental volunteering centre, the setting is attractive and distinctive. Each provider has a different immediate local catchment. Kirkstall Valley Farm may expand their offer as facilities develop, Rodley Nature Reserve do some events although their core offer is nature and wildlife.