Oyster Project

Oyster Project

Active & dynamic disabled persons self help charity - holders of Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Why - we believe in the talents and skills of people with disabilities. What - we encourage and support disabled people who want to volunteer and be involved in the community. How - Our various initiatives create empowerment environments where disabled people can demonstrate positive role models and challenge negativity and prejudice. see http://www.oysterproject.org.uk

Why the community needs us

Our members volunteer and provide valuable opportunities for other disabled people to themselves volunteer and contribute in ways that are appropriate to them.

Our impact on the community

We have operated groups for craft, art, astronomy, dance, film making, drama, DJ training, online radio, Food Bank etc - we aim to be self-funding for our core activities. All our members have a disability, 90% of our trustees are disabled and the remainder have carers roles.

Volunteers needed

We are looking for able people to assist in our work at Westgate Chapel, Lewes where we are based please email if interested

What your gift could provide

£10

a cookery lesson for a disabled person

£30

the hall hire for a drama group each week

£100

a DJ training workshop or art workshop

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Charity Information

Established in: 1999

Registered charity no.: 1132007