What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?
The Hyphen Project is a Charitable Trust that is establishing an innovative new learning institute for neurodivergent learners. It will run a talent incubator for gifted teens aged 16-19 years old who are autistic, have ADHD or dyslexia, and haven’t got on well with the mainstream education system. Our 6 month, full-time, face to face talent incubator will help them grow their strengths and transition into further study or employment. We’re starting with our pilot in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and hope to spread across New Zealand over time.
What gives you hope for the future?
Teenagers! They are compassionate, knowledgeable, accepting, proud and willing to be vulnerable.
Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?
Biggest challenge is pitching for funding while knowing there are many other great charities out there that are also deserving.
My advice is to love your team.
Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?
Please give us a Hyphen High Five ($5) donation on our PledgeMe campaign to show that you are a neurodivergent ally!
How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?
Parry Field were outstanding to work with. They were like a supportive friend. They were exceptionally responsive, listened to what we needed, ‘got us’ quickly, and provided help above and beyond helping us write our trust deed.
How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?
Check us out on thehyphenproject.org and search for us on LinkedIn and Facebook
