Our Mission
Our Mission
Through our 'regeneration initiatives', which we refer to as 'Pick & Mix Community Rise Add-on Services', we aim to help local communities:
- Raise Interest (in) Social Enterprise (rise),
- Retain Investments (to) Sustain Enterprise (RISE); in order to,
- Regenerate Involvement (in) Social Evolution (R.I.S.E)...!
More About Us
Hi, nice to be speaking with you, a little more here about me and how Street Foodie/Community Rise came about.
I currently work with a Start-up Loan provider, have been involved with markets having managed builds for Street Food Outlets, as well as a variety of small business start-ups. I also bring years of experience and dedication as a Project Manager working for the Public Sector.
Growing up I always had a profound love for nature and humanity. My love for humanity led to a professional career within the Community Safety Division of Adult and Children Services. I have worked as a Connexions Personal Adviser, for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Teams, and Project Managed initiatives for Youth Offending Services (YOS) and Domestic Violence & Hate Crime Services. Having experienced high childcare costs and the difficulty of trying to balance work commitments with family life, I was drawn to self-employment. I was standing in the kitchen at my parents home when the vision of 'Street Foodie ' and 'Community Rise' came to mind, luckily I had a pen and some kitchen towel close to hand! I am particularly interested in business-education and making good use of space for children and young people. Having qualified as an Early Years Professional (EYP) in 2014, I am a specialist in Early Years Education, play facilities and services. I also have a Masters degree in Education specialising in Leadership and Management.
My work with various organisations including charities, has given me a good grasp of community concerns regarding employment, good use of open space, socialising and hardship. The latest findings concerning obesity in children also highlights the need for good healthy food and exercise. Following on from discussions with NHS representatives, we decided to promote healthy living and employment focusing on people’s wellbeing. Consultations with numerous Site Managers about the concept identified opportunities to enhance relationships between local communities and landowners/developers. Not only does the developers employees benefit from great food, so also does the local community.
When combining my skills with my team of associates and delegates, we offer great support and guidance to business start-ups! Working in conjunction with our existing client base, and using Street Food Market’s as a catalyst, we will deliver a unique opportunity that will build or enhance any community! We can take on and execute projects. We arrange and manage everything taking away the responsibility of running a quality food outlet, saving the sponsor money and enhancing relationships between developers, local people and public-sector organisations. Supporting small business, we help individuals to improve their wellbeing and fitness, by managing great community ‘meanwhile’ space with tasty Food Markets.
Nadine - Founder
Street Foodie Market Pop Ups
Outside dining and space to meet and socialise is the latest trend in community activity. Nowadays, pop-ups, box parks and converted containers are all the rage! Streetfoodie Pop Up sites are comprised of a ‘community’ of Market Shacks voguishly embellished with scaffold boards, creating a kitchen to street fusion by bringing a ‘diversity’ of homemade cuisines to the street! Structurally tough, our ‘Community Shacks’ are rustic, upmarket and chic! Our community markets supply multi-cultural healthy cuisines and juices, combined with community facilities. Our Pop Up sites also act as 'community hubs' and are host to our range of 'Community Rise Add-on Services'.
Warm Food Banks
Our 'community first' approach is all inclusive. Our 'Community Shacks' act as new-age Warm Food Banks. We issue food vouchers free of charge through local signpost centres. People do not feel stigmatised or labelled, as our food vouchers are part of our wider Meal Voucher Scheme. Vouchers issued through signpost centres also entitle the recipient to discounted reflexology treatments from our floating reflexologist.
Sport-Fit-Health
We work with a nutritionist, community centres, NHS, schools and Local Authorities, 'promoting the market as a healthy alternative to fried food shops'. Our ex-Olympic boxer John Bosco Waigo manages our sport-fit and self-defence classes onsite or in a nearby park. We offer a specialist service aimed at increasing children’s fitness levels. Our nutritionist is also on hand once a week to design a menu for each child.
Train #Gourmet Chef
Train and become a Gourmet Chef! Interested in a Market Shack but unsure about your culinary expertise? Be prepared to get a 'culinary education' gaining experience along the way, as we provide training in the food preparation and cooking of a range of cuisines. Under the supervision of one, or in a class environment, once your education is complete, you can seek out professional certification. Learn the art of meal preparation and cooking!
Cobtainers #Cobs
Our 'Cobs' are upcycled containers situated next to our 'Community Shacks'. We call them Cobs because they are stylishly décored with scaffold boards and 'fuse Containers with Obtainers’. We use space in Cobs to house office space, co-working space and meeting rooms, houseware, upcycling furniture and clothing. Distributing chattels which are sold-on. They're also 'Pop Ups' and can be easily dismantled and moved around and between sites.
Business Start-ups
Interested in being your own boss? Creating and innovating is easy in theory and we are here to help you manage this process. Our 'Business Development Package' service includes:
- business advice,
- business plan write-ups,
- finance package,
- market research,
- marketing material,
- website building including social media,
- consultancy and
- free mentoring.
Funding Advice
We are here to assist you in identifying, applying for, and securing funding opportunities that are available to you or your business. We will help you at every stage of your funding process, by:
- Identifying your funding needs.
- Identifying possible funders.
- Developing your funding application.
- Budget Planning.
- Developing a long-term funding strategy for your business.
Transmit Start-ups
We work with Transmit Start-ups, a delivery partner for the government backed start-up loan scheme. Hosting coffee evenings, networking events to co-working space. Just bring yourself, and your ideas, and let’s see what’s possible! Even if your business is about two years old you may still be eligible for a loan of up to £25k per person, a group of 4 people being eligible for up to £100,000 to help you with your project costs. Loans are unsecured and no deposit is required.
Coaching
We offer a collaborative, solution focused, result-orientated and systematic process of coaching in order to facilitate the enhancement of your businesses performance, this will also impact your life experience, self-directed learning and person growth.
For those seeking Personal Life Coaching try our Transformational Coaching Service. Unique is coaching in its focus on solutions over problems within the framework of personal discovery. Personal Life Coaching is a journey of reflection, discovery and goal orientation where required.
Knowledge Sharing
We create an environment where 'individuals mutually exchange their taken for granted and professional expertise to create new knowledge'. Streetfoodie Pop Ups & Pick & Mix Community Rise Add-on Services, provide the space where the demand for new knowledge meets the supply of new knowledge.
We promote ‘knowledge donating’ or communicating one's personal intellectual capital to others, as well as, ‘knowledge collecting’ or consulting others to get them to share their intellectual capital.
Upcycling
Upcycling is the process of making new from old: creating beautiful new designs by renovating, repurposing or redesigning unwanted items or materials. Upcycle furniture, clothes, bikes, upcycling is all about improvement! Objects are cycled ‘up’ into functional, stylish pieces which are superior to the original items. Almost anything can be upcycled! Interested in becoming a retailer? Come and find creative ways to turn furniture and clothing into show-stopping style pieces! We provide a space for you to amaze others with your ingenuity! If you’re searching for a way to furnish your home or stock up your wardrobe in a clean, green style – look no further…
Kids Space
We provide a 'unique' childcare solution that offers a safe and fun play space where you can drop in anytime (space permitting)! Flexible childcare by the hour or by the day. You can also reserve your spot ahead of time. Our childcare options work with almost all families and schedules. Flexible childcare creates more options for your family! Why not come and upcycle clothing for an hour or two, whilst your child has fun learning through play following the 'EYFS curriculum'. Run by parents for parents overseen by Nadine our Early Years specialist, your child will BEG to be dropped off! Is your child of school age? We’re here to help you with our 'Breakfast, Dinner & Holiday Club' services.
Meet Ups
Our 'Meet Ups' bring together people from all walks of life because they have a common shared interest. Join us, meet up and do more of what you want to do in life! Rememeber, getting together and doing something we like or that matters to us is when we're at our happiest! Meet Ups bring individuals together to explore, teach and learn. Bring life to your life! From walking groups to running marathons, wine making, decorating, cars, gardening, travel or simply playing music. We offer a space to Meet Up for social and business networking. Change your career, talk, help, mentor, support, laugh and cry - lets 'flock together' in pursuit of enjoyment!
Creative Art
Creative Art Classes
Creating art is both enjoyable and therapeutic. Our contemporary crafts classes offer activities such as:
- calligraphy writing,
- book binding,
- sculpting and pottery,
- wood work,
- jewellery making,
- kite building,
- basketry,
- fashion,
- textiles,
- perfume making
- painting, and
- print screening.
Catering for adults, children and families. Come and join in, have fun with us and our messy play!
Accomodation
We are not Estate Agents but totally understand what they do. We will advertise your property online, show prospective clients your property getting you genuine feedback. Your allocated delegate will keep you posted on properties similar to yours that are on the market so you can compare prices. The contracts we use are drafted by Lincoln Inn. We subscribe to property search engines. Getting enquiries is simple, accompanied viewings are easy to arrange. Our delegates are vetted using professional background and reference checks. No charge for this service, if you're happy please donate. Interested in the property market? We may be able to get you involved, come and talk to us!
Home Services
Our associate Glen, has worked on property in the London area for some 40 years and is very familiar with issues that crop up with properties, especially whilst letting them out. Glen will lend his expertise to the local community and businesses by being 'Clerk of Works'. Let’s talk about what you need and Glen can pop around and tell you his thoughts. From a flood to power outage, if you have an emergency he can help! If you're a trades person or a handy man we may be able to recommend you to the community but please remember, one strike and you’re out. Let’s have a coffee, remember we’re here to help!
Market Scheme Description
Market sites are situated where we can capitalise on footfall, office workers, and people associated with the site. Although site descriptions vary, minimum scheme requirements are as follows:
- A building or a parcel of land on which we can place a temporary market. Land should be a minimum of 100m2.
- Access and frontage for public footfall.
- 100-amp minimum power supply.
- Sewer and water connections.
- Temporary planning approval for site welfare services.
- One year’s minimum contract although we may move around a site.
Market Management Services
We manage 'all' our market sites. We strive for all our sites to have a family feel and community atmosphere, making them a pleasant place to visit. Traders are subject to our:
- Contracts.
- Terms of Service; and,
- Behaviour Management Policy.
Street Foodie et al adopt the spirit of 'equal opportunity' employers. We are committed to the guiding principles of Every Child Matters and sites are managed so that children are safe.
All sites are equiped with fencing and a security gate arrangement.
Street Foodie et al, helping communities to rise, RISE, R.I.S.E...!
Next Steps...
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