Expense Policy for NeuDICE Plymouth Living Lab

All collaborators are able to submit expense claims. These must be directly related to the 'Plymouth Living Lab' project's goals and purpose. This is summarised at the bottom of this policy for reference.

Expenses are to be agreed in advance using the Collective's Signal group chat. All expenses require an invoice or receipt with specific details of the hours worked or venue, service or product bought.

We anticipate 3 main categories of expenses:

1. Time We will reimburse individuals for their time spent working on the project @ £25 / hour. (This rate reflects hurly living wage + hourly cost of childcare) This time can include: planning, preparation, delivery as well as data collection, processing, and analysis. We will also reimburse time spent on marketing, promoting and running events that support the labs work.

2. Venue We will cover total venue hire costs required to run the lab. We will also cover the cost of monthly co-working space for the admins of the collective to ensure the project's purpose is being met.

3. Other - For example equipment, software, refreshments. These will be agreed upon in advance in the Signal chat and have a specific purpose for the labs monthly and one-off events.

Each expense claim must be approved by a different admin than the one submitting.

Purpose of the project:

"The purpose of the project, NeuDICE Plymouth Living Lab, is to provide a dedicated, monthly, space for neurodivergent entrepreneurs in Plymouth to share their experiences and challenges of running their businesses. The project aims to use a "scruffy research" approach to gather knowledge and insights into what works for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and their organizations.

By hosting regular monthly sessions, led by and for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, the project seeks to collect data and information that can meet their long-term needs. The goal is to develop quick hacks and strategies that can support these entrepreneurs in navigating a world that may not always accommodate their unique needs.

Additionally, the project aims to create a safe and inclusive space that caters to the sensory and social requirements of neurodivergent individuals. Ultimately, the project strives to enhance understanding and provide valuable resources to neurodivergent entrepreneurs in Plymouth."

Contribution to Shed 752

Financial contribution to Shed 752

Collective balance