DONATE TO THE MEMBER SUPPORT FUND

The Black Hound member community support fund is an idea rooted in the mutual aid and redistribution that was developed by BHCS staff to help make membership at black hound more equitable and accessible for everyone. 

HOW IT WORKS:

Members may elect to voluntarily contribute a small amount of extra money each month ($5, $10, $20, it's up to you!) with their member fees if they have the funds to do so. This charge will be added to the monthly membership invoice and will be deducted at the same time as membership fees. These funds will then be redistributed back to other members who need the financial support to continue membership.

Members may also elect to draw on the community support fund if they are in need of financial support to continue their membership at the studio. The Fund will be used to cover a 30% discount on monthly membership fees.

In all cases, contributions and distributions are completely voluntary, confidential and not means tested.

The studio will also be making contributions to this fund each month and will cover the balance in the case of there not being enough contributions to cover member needs each month.

ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY

The public record of the Fund is available on this spreadsheet and is updated monthly. No names or identifying details of those contributing or using the fund will be made public - that information is confidential and will be held by BHCS staff only.