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For the past 3 years, iDID has supported hundreds of young people affected by deafness, disability, and mental health issues, into climbing. The team are passionate about the health and social benefits of climbing and channel that into programmes designed to improve well-being, confidence, and self-esteem.

Now iDID are aiming to become financially self-sustainable by building an indoor bouldering centre in Corby, Northamptonshire. Their current work is sustained through funding and training provision but director Susanne Rees says it’s not enough. She added,

“Through our work, we’ve already helped countless young people to access climbing, particularly through our Sign Climb System and inclusive programmes, but we want to do so much more. Our demand is far exceeding our capabilities, it’s frustrating to be limited financially. This climbing centre will offer an opportunity to bring something amazing to Corby and help fund some of our work. People will be able to go and have a climb knowing their money is going back into doing social good and improving access for others.”

As a social enterprise, the Corby Climbing Centre will reinvest it's profits back into the community to achieve our social aims. Here are just some of the things we are committed to:

* Paying above the living wage
* Committing to environmental responsibility
* Delivering therapeutic climbing programmes in the community
* Supporting local events and community organisation
* Sponsorships for promising young climbers limited by economic status
* Invest in the growth of grassroots paraclimbing
* Support deaf climbing

iDID have currently raised over 60% of the £200k project. Now they are turning to crowdfunding to give people an opportunity to get involved, give back to the community, and be part of this exciting project. Co-director, Gerard Scully, commented,

“Crowdfunding is a fantastic way for the whole community to get involved. It works by asking the public to contribute to the project, in return they can claim a range of rewards from as little as £10. We can’t do this without the support of the local community, the climbing community, and brands aligned with community values."<i/>

You can pledge as little as £10 and there are a huge amount of rewards on offer for you. If you want to see this exciting project come to life, pledge your support on our crowdfunder page: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/corby-climbing-centre/