Friends of Educafe 2025

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Despite what you may think, Educafe goes beyond being a weekly cafe.

Since 2021, we've touched 1000s of local people's lives. Check out some of the most touching testimonials we've received.

By becoming a Friend of Educafe, you can help us: 

• Reduce loneliness, isolation, and address mental health issues for people from all walks of life and at all life stages. 
• Support young families to ensure their little ones get the best start in life. 
• Deliver free, drop-in English support to welcome diverse communities. 
• Mobilise volunteers to contribute thousands of hours of unpaid work that directly support our community. 
• Connect & signpost our incredible local services and organisations serving West Berks residents. 

And much more! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram to see our success stories.

In return for your support, you'll enjoy: 

• An open invitation to attend our weekly cafe and Who's Who meetings for 40+ weeks of the year
• Inclusion on our Friends of Educafe website listings. 
• A Friends of Educafe logo to use in your communications and apply to your website, email signature, printed materials, social media etc
• Access to request additional engagement activities, including face-to-face and digital outreach opportunities (eg via our WhatsApp and Parent Village groups), research and insight or stands and speaking slots at weekly cafe.
• Invitations to be part of future Educafe projects, events, and activities. 
• Promote your special offers, events and services to our audiences
• Shout outs on our socials and in our regular newsletter. 
• Signposting to volunteers via inductions and training so they can refer your sevices. 
• Volunteer opportunites for your team (up to 5 people once a year). For more, please contact hello@educafeuk.co.uk
• Free tea and cake! 

See below for what's included in your basic Friends of Educafe membership plus additional engagement and communications opportunities.

Friends of Educafe membership is open to all individuals, businesses, charities, and those who wish to support our activities. Regular attendance at Educafe is not required, but we would love to see you every now and then to share the impact we're making together. 

Friends of Educafe is an annual subscription.

 

It will start from the 1st of of the coming month and run a total of 12 month. 

For example, if you applied for the subscription on 20th January, 2025 your process will start from February the 1st and will will last till 31st of January, 2026. 

The below grid outlines suggested donations based on the size of your organisation and explains what level of & communications/engagement activities are included.

Sole = individuals, soles traders etc

Community = local community org or charity

Corp = Regional/National organisation

Extra engagement activities include (POA):

Video/photography content captured for socials
Stand at Educafe
Bespoke newsletter
Parents Village slot/"Town Crier" speaking slot at weekly cafe
Bespoke workshop/consultation/engagement activity
WhatsApp shout-out

Your donation helps cover the weekly cafe's operating costs and ensures we can continue to serve and support our community. 

We understand for some organisations that this may require a contribution from your communications/marketing/engagement & outreach budget or permission from senior management/central office. If you need any additonal information to support your request, please email friend@educafeuk.co.uk

 

1. Please check which category of of organisation you fall into (see "Suggested donations & membership packages" above).

2. Make your membership payment via BACS: 

BACS (Use the reference "EduFriend.")

Educafe CIC

93358849

518122

If you have any questions, or require a help with payment link please email:hello@educafeuk.co.uk

More info at: Donate

 

The following individuals or organisations who already contribute to Educafe may complete this form without making a donation:

• Participants in the Parents Village monthly schedule who provide their time for free on a regular basis (one-off slots by request can be arranged for a fee. See 'Additional engagement activities" below).
• Regular contributors to the "Bake A Difference" community baking schedule and the Seated Wellbeing schedule.
• Friends who have an existing discretionary arrangment in place.

1. Prepare to share and upload a description of your organisation, logos/branding, or URLs.

2. Make your Friend of Educafe donation as per instructions above.

3. Once done, please read our A Guide for Friends of Educafe (2024) (signposted upon form completion). 

4. If you wish to commission any further engagment activities, please submit an Engagement Request or contact hello@educafeuk.co.uk

 

 

Educafe can support you in reaching our audiences through various engagement activities, including:

• social media & our WhatsApp groups of 500+ local residents
• face-to-face workshops 
• a stand at our weekly cafe or session in Parents Village
• inclusion in our newsletter
• through out network of funders, friends and partners 

For full details about these activities, please read: A Guide for Friends of Educafe (2024)

Engagement requests can only be made by Friends of Educafe. Educafe's support to deliver these activities involves a fee.

To receive a quote, please register as a Friend of Educafe then contact hello@educafeuk.co.uk

 

Educafe Privacy Statement 

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

Information Collection: We collect personal information that is necessary for the purpose stated. This may include your name, contact details, and other relevant information.

1.     How We Use Your Information: We only use your information for the specific purpose mentioned. We don't use it for anything else unless we have your permission or are required by law.

2.     Keeping Your Information Safe: We have measures in place to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure your data is safe.

3.     Sharing Your Information: We may need to share your information with trusted third parties to fulfil the purpose mentioned. We make sure they have appropriate security measures in place and only use your information for the agreed purpose.

4.     How Long We Keep Your Information: We will keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose stated or as required by law. Once we no longer need it, we will securely delete or destroy it.

5.     Your Rights: You have rights regarding your personal information. This includes the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can also object to how we use your information or ask us to restrict certain processing activities.

6.     Contacting Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the provided contact information. We will respond as soon as we can.

We take your privacy seriously and follow the UK GDPR to protect your personal information. If you need more information or have any concerns, please reach out to us.

 

EDUCAFE CIC

hello@educafeuk.co.uk