How to help - a proposal for discussion
Posted: Sun 05 Apr 2020 9:57 am
Set up a community donation fund that can then be used to help those on the island who are struggling to feed themselves and are unable to get support from existing schemes and mechanisms already in place.
Principals.
Zero admin cost. Total transparency. Zero discrimination. As near zero increase in contact between people as possible in implementation.
Ways of getting money in to the fund.
Revolut to revolut direct. Zero cost. Instant
UK bank account to revolut. Zero cost. Instant
EU bank account to revolut. Zero cost. 1-3 days ?
IsBank to IsBank transfer. Zero cost. Instant.
Transparency re monies received by fund.
Public google spreadsheet listing every donation, who its from either by name or by unique 'donor number', when received, how received and amount.
Mechanics of using money in fund to provide food support.
Seek out as many Supermarkets in all regions able to take payment from fund remotely that will turn money in to 'support box' and handle the distribution of boxes to correct recipient.
Transparency of of support given, monies paid out.
Public google spreadsheet listing every support box paid for by fund, which supermarket paid, how much paid, who the box is for and date box given out.
Assessing need and who can get support boxes.
This is the hardest part. People seeking support boxes will have to show 1 - need, 2 - that they are either ineligible for support from other sources or have sought help from other sources and been refused. Once they are deemed to have met these criteria they will then able to get support boxes from their nearest supermarket that is participating in the scheme. Process would work something like this. Apply. Pass vetting. Local supermarket is paid from fund using remote , zero cost payment method and given identity details of recipient. Recipient is contacted and told they can collect support box from relevant supermarket. Supermarket verifies identity and hands over box.
Assessing need - needs to be quick, needs to use resources available here and use the 'smallness' of the place to be effective as possible and should take a flexible common sense approach using technology and out of the box thinking. I am aware for example of at least one individual who has a professional job history of detecting scams and scammers. Such a person would be an ideal 'vetting officer' to asses if a claimant is in genuine need or not. The smallness of the island and the degree to which 'everyone knows everyone' combined with ability to record, copy and provide proof via electronic remote means can all help to ensure the right people and only the right people are getting support from the fund.
Transparency of vetting mechanism
Public google spreadsheet showing how many applications made, how many refused and reasons, how many granted.
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This is just an idea at the moment. It is not a 'finished' 'thing'. It is throwing ideas out there and seeking input and constructive criticism.
Principals.
Zero admin cost. Total transparency. Zero discrimination. As near zero increase in contact between people as possible in implementation.
Ways of getting money in to the fund.
Revolut to revolut direct. Zero cost. Instant
UK bank account to revolut. Zero cost. Instant
EU bank account to revolut. Zero cost. 1-3 days ?
IsBank to IsBank transfer. Zero cost. Instant.
Transparency re monies received by fund.
Public google spreadsheet listing every donation, who its from either by name or by unique 'donor number', when received, how received and amount.
Mechanics of using money in fund to provide food support.
Seek out as many Supermarkets in all regions able to take payment from fund remotely that will turn money in to 'support box' and handle the distribution of boxes to correct recipient.
Transparency of of support given, monies paid out.
Public google spreadsheet listing every support box paid for by fund, which supermarket paid, how much paid, who the box is for and date box given out.
Assessing need and who can get support boxes.
This is the hardest part. People seeking support boxes will have to show 1 - need, 2 - that they are either ineligible for support from other sources or have sought help from other sources and been refused. Once they are deemed to have met these criteria they will then able to get support boxes from their nearest supermarket that is participating in the scheme. Process would work something like this. Apply. Pass vetting. Local supermarket is paid from fund using remote , zero cost payment method and given identity details of recipient. Recipient is contacted and told they can collect support box from relevant supermarket. Supermarket verifies identity and hands over box.
Assessing need - needs to be quick, needs to use resources available here and use the 'smallness' of the place to be effective as possible and should take a flexible common sense approach using technology and out of the box thinking. I am aware for example of at least one individual who has a professional job history of detecting scams and scammers. Such a person would be an ideal 'vetting officer' to asses if a claimant is in genuine need or not. The smallness of the island and the degree to which 'everyone knows everyone' combined with ability to record, copy and provide proof via electronic remote means can all help to ensure the right people and only the right people are getting support from the fund.
Transparency of vetting mechanism
Public google spreadsheet showing how many applications made, how many refused and reasons, how many granted.
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This is just an idea at the moment. It is not a 'finished' 'thing'. It is throwing ideas out there and seeking input and constructive criticism.