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Project27 is a Community Interest Company committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusive skills development for blind and partially sighted individuals, as well as people with learning disabilities. Our work is structured into two main areas: 1. Consultancy Services: We collaborate with organisations, research institutions, and businesses to improve accessibility in data visualisation, media production, and research communication. We provide expert guidance on designing accessible information and offer training to professionals seeking to embed accessibility in their work. 2. Community Services: We run initiatives that empower disabled individuals with creative and technical skills, enabling them to engage in digital storytelling, multimedia production, and self-advocacy. These activities foster independence, inclusion, and better representation in creative and professional spaces. Between 1st January and 31st July 2024, we focused on delivering impact through small consultancy projects, academic collaborations, and stakeholder engagement. Notable activities included: - Accessible Data Visualisation Consultancy: We advised research groups on making complex data more accessible to blind users. This included a collaboration with the University of Utah to explore innovative approaches to accessible chart design. - Interactive Art and Storytelling for Awareness: We partnered with Level3 Productions, a local social enterprise, to develop an interactive media installation. The project follows the experiences of a blind individual and a person with learning disabilities, raising awareness of accessibility challenges while documenting the creative process behind inclusive media production. - Training and Skills Development: We provided training in multimedia and storytelling for learning-disabled individuals, equipping them with tools to enhance self-advocacy through creative expression. - Stakeholder Engagement and Market Research: We engaged with community groups, access consultants, and research institutions to better understand accessibility gaps and refine our approach to delivering impactful community services. Our work has been recognised by esteemed institutions such as the University of Utah and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as community organisations like This New Ground and Level3 Productions. We have also received financial and non-financial support to grow our business, including backing from the London Business School and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Project27 engages a diverse group of stakeholders, including disabled individuals, research institutions, charitable organisations, and community partners. Our key stakeholders include: - End-Users: Blind or partially sighted individuals and people with learning disabilities who benefit directly from our services. - Research and Academic Institutions: Collaborators such as the University of Utah and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who engage with us on accessibility-focused research. - Charitable Organisations: Groups such as Look UK, Blind in Business, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Carousel, This New Ground, and Level3 Productions, who support or represent the disabled community. - Funding and Business Development Partners: Organisations such as London Business School and the Sussex Innovation Centre, which have provided financial and strategic support. Throughout the year, we actively sought input from our stakeholders through: 1. Interviews and Surveys: We conducted over 20 in-depth interviews with disabled individuals, leaders of community organisations, and researchers. These were supplemented by surveys to gather broader insights into community needs and accessibility challenges. 2. Advisory Board Formation: We established an advisory board composed of representatives from our key stakeholder groups. Currently, the board consists of three general members and a chairman, with a plan to expand to 10 members by 2026 to ensure diverse perspectives. 3. Development of a Theory of Change: Based on stakeholder feedback, we began drafting a Theory of Change to better articulate how Project27 creates impact and to define measurable outcomes for our interventions. Stakeholder feedback highlighted several areas of importance related to the design of our community services: 1. Training and Mentorship: Stakeholders emphasised the need for a dual-mentor system, where learners receive guidance from both professionals in their field and mentors with lived experience of disability. In response, we have begun exploring structured mentorship opportunities. 2. Flexible and Accessible Learning: Our stakeholders advocated for a mix of in-person and virtual training sessions, self-paced learning modules, and project-based skill development. We are incorporating these elements into our future programme design. 3. Community Building: There was strong interest in team-based learning, social integration activities, and networking opportunities. As a result, we have started developing structured group activities and peer-learning opportunities. As we continue refining our services, we will: 1. Expand our advisory board to include a broader range of lived experiences and expertise. 2. Develop and implement a mentorship framework informed by stakeholder feedback. 3.Finalise and integrate our Theory of Change to measure and communicate our impact more effectively. 4. Pilot new training programmes that align with the accessibility and learning recommendations received from stakeholders.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
9 March 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Daniel Hajas
Status: Director