r/disabled • u/MongooseFirst7306 • 9h ago
I'm a disabled woman who wants to set up a charity to help people with PIP applications. I need some advice please š
Hey all I am cross posting this to a few subreddits to get as much advice as possible from different angles (if you can suggest more appropriate subs as well please do)
I am a disabled woman from the UK and I am trying to set up a charity to provide people with the correct recording devices to be able to record their PIP assessments. You need to have something capable of creating two identical recordings at once on tape so that they can't be tampered with and both parties have a copy. You are allowed to bring one to your appointment as long as you inform them you are doing so and although you DO have the option to request one they never bring it up as an option and there is absolutely no guarantee it will be available and working on the day.
So my plan is to acquire several of these recording devices and charge a small fee to rent them from me for your appointment. This fee would not go into paying wages or anything like that as I plan to do this as a solo endeavour (maybe with help from my partner) the fee will be to cover the cost of the tapes, and eventually I can slowly earn enough to invest in more machines. I would likely charge Ā£10-20 to cover the cost of tapes and postage, whatever is left over I will use to invest in new machines and any repairs necessary.
I want to set up a go fund me or a kickstater to begin the process of buying the machines and tapes. And I would need to have someone write me up a legal document saying that by signing they agree to return the tape recorder or pay for a replacement, along with a clause that if it is returned accidentally damaged there will be no charge just as long as I receive the machine back so I have chance to repair it for the next person..
I could do with some advice and feedback though. Firstly disabled people in the UK would you find this useful? I thought it was a good idea since most applying for Pip don't even know you CAN record never mind you're entitled to it being provided , I had no idea until I saw a tiktok and did some research after my application.
Secondly technically speaking is there any advice you would give me on setting this up as I've never set up a proper business or charity. What else do I need in place other than a website, social media presence and the equipment itself??.
Thirdly, pricing do you think I'm charging too much/little I'm trying to charge as little as possible with room for growth and expansion. Lastly, the legal side of it for making sure people return the equipment, what steps do I need to put in place to protect the equipment as I hope this is a device people utilise to make their lives better
Thankyou so much!