Mindful Writing for Community Action
Client: Charity promoting Martial Arts to counter knife crime in West London – Oct/Nov 09 (Wing Chun Warriors)
Client Need: The Charity led by Martial Arts teacher Sifu wanted to bid for money to offer classes to at-risk children in Acton. He needed help in structuring ideas, bidding for public money and spotting potential for the idea to be developed further.
Summary: 1-day workshop using mindful talking skills and writing techniques. Together with the client we framed their ideas into a bid for funding, developed a 3-stage plan and identified future potential for the contribution of the Charity’s work within the community.
wordkit Product: Draft pocket-guide for Wing Chun using the client’s own words: ‘People can change through Wing Chun, when I was young I carried a knife and Wing Chun changed me through its discipline and practice. Because you have something to focus on, it makes you realise very quickly that you don’t need to carry a weapon to feel safe. The most difficult thing is saying you’re wrong. You’ll argue and even fight about it but with Wing Chun you can say you’re sorry and still feel strong inside.’ (Horace, teacher of Wing Chun)
Client Comment: ‘We really needed Wordkit’s help. Wordkit galvanised us and made us see the potential in what we were planning. Wordkit turned a collection of ideas into a valuable project. This inspired a pocket-guide and a focused application for funding.’
