Downlights Wax Melter Fundraising Campaign
By Jennifer Del Bel
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NZ $25,262 pledged
69 people pledged
Closed
NZ $40,000 minimum target
This campaign failed to reach its target by 08/12/2020 at 2:00 PM (NZDT) and is now closed.
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Downlights Wax Melter Fundraising Campaign
Project 2020-09-23 09:57:15 +1200
Downlights want to buy specialised equipment that our Downlights Crew need, most importantly a wax melter with pouring wand.
Every Downlights candle is made with artisan techniques that is 20+ steps long. Some steps in the process are too hard for some of our Downlights Crew.
Currently, we pour with 3kg jugs that are filled from a 40kg wax melter and then have fragrance added to them. The jugs are heavy and cumbersome for our Downlight Crew and we often have little spills or overfills.
Downlights want to make ALL steps in the candle making process accessible to ALL our Crew so they can become Chief Candle Makers like Queen Kirsty.
The new wax melter still allows us to hand pour but has a lightweight dispensing wand and automatic measuring gauge for precise pouring. It will give EVERY Downlights Crew member the opportunity and ability to pour candles!
We would also like to buy equipment like adjustable benches, steps and seats that some of our Downlights Crew need to be comfortable. At present we are using temporary solutions like boxes.
Downlights is a PledgeMe Alumni following our successful equity crowdfunding campaign earlier in 2020. From this campaign we were able to move into a new, bigger Downlights HQ and our increased manufacturing capacity and increased sales meant we could hire two new Downlights Crew members! We made THIS thank you video from the day we moved into Downlights HQ.
Downlights was also granted Living Wage accreditation, in acknowledgement of our commitment to all Downlights Crew members from their first day of employment.
In September Downlights was honoured to win the Diversity Award 2020 for the Breaking Barriers category. You can see the judges feedback and case study HERE
With this fundraiser, we will take Downlights to even greater heights as a role model for workplace diversity and inclusion.
Downlights has been generously given some beautiful gifts to offer pledgers, and we have created a few truly unique gifts ourselves. We want to say a huge thank you to Moana Skincare for their generosity.
Moana Skincare is a certified organic cosmeceutical skincare range made with premium native NZ ingredients. We have a variety of beautiful products on offer.
Thanks for your support!
Nikki the Pocket Rocket at work
Miles and Tony swapping pouring tips
Taylor with her splatter artwork
Jack, chief candle maker, at work
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Pledgers 69
08/12/2020 at 11:38am
"What an inspiration - All the very best! "
08/12/2020 at 10:57am
"Wonderful to hear about your social enterprise at this morning's WIN breakfast."
08/12/2020 at 7:43am
08/12/2020 at 6:15am
07/12/2020 at 9:57pm
"Keep up your fabulous work Downlights crew"
07/12/2020 at 7:53pm
"Hi guys! What you are doing is awesome! I make candles myself and have a small business....its not easy!!! Your candles are beautiful... Keep up the awesome work and smashing those goals. Carly Apps - AppsTrology Candles x"
05/12/2020 at 6:57pm
"This is funds raised from the Quiz Night Hosted by BNI newmarket. They will be getting additonal rewards, such as the painting experience with the crew. I am pledging on behalf of everyone that purchased tickets and attended the evening."
04/12/2020 at 7:17am
"Good Luck team Love your work "
03/12/2020 at 4:36pm
03/12/2020 at 2:49pm
03/12/2020 at 2:42pm
03/12/2020 at 2:26pm
03/12/2020 at 1:46pm
"I'm honored to be able to participate and support social enterprises to grow and develop."
20/11/2020 at 5:55pm
"Best wishes from Karen & Stew"
20/11/2020 at 11:29am
18/11/2020 at 7:08am
"Fantastic enterprise 😁"
17/11/2020 at 1:09pm
"Love what you're all doing!"
17/11/2020 at 11:46am
16/11/2020 at 7:09pm
16/11/2020 at 3:59pm
16/11/2020 at 10:18am
15/11/2020 at 7:24pm
"How awesome are you guys...."
15/11/2020 at 4:05pm
"Well done everyone. Keep smiling and laughing. "
15/11/2020 at 12:31pm
15/11/2020 at 9:30am
15/11/2020 at 7:44am
"An inspiring enterprise with wonderful values x"
05/11/2020 at 10:08pm
"To everyone with Down Syndrome and intellectual or learning disabilities, may you continue to illuminate, care, and change <3 "
27/10/2020 at 7:23pm
23/10/2020 at 6:24pm
"Thank you for your amazing work and for championing diversity!"
22/10/2020 at 2:55pm
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Downlights Wax Melter Fundraising Campaign
Project 2020-09-23 09:57:15 +1200
Downlights want to buy specialised equipment that our Downlights Crew need, most importantly a wax melter with pouring wand.
Every Downlights candle is made with artisan techniques that is 20+ steps long. Some steps in the process are too hard for some of our Downlights Crew.
Currently, we pour with 3kg jugs that are filled from a 40kg wax melter and then have fragrance added to them. The jugs are heavy and cumbersome for our Downlight Crew and we often have little spills or overfills.
Downlights want to make ALL steps in the candle making process accessible to ALL our Crew so they can become Chief Candle Makers like Queen Kirsty.
The new wax melter still allows us to hand pour but has a lightweight dispensing wand and automatic measuring gauge for precise pouring. It will give EVERY Downlights Crew member the opportunity and ability to pour candles!
We would also like to buy equipment like adjustable benches, steps and seats that some of our Downlights Crew need to be comfortable. At present we are using temporary solutions like boxes.
Downlights is a PledgeMe Alumni following our successful equity crowdfunding campaign earlier in 2020. From this campaign we were able to move into a new, bigger Downlights HQ and our increased manufacturing capacity and increased sales meant we could hire two new Downlights Crew members! We made THIS thank you video from the day we moved into Downlights HQ.
Downlights was also granted Living Wage accreditation, in acknowledgement of our commitment to all Downlights Crew members from their first day of employment.
In September Downlights was honoured to win the Diversity Award 2020 for the Breaking Barriers category. You can see the judges feedback and case study HERE
With this fundraiser, we will take Downlights to even greater heights as a role model for workplace diversity and inclusion.
Downlights has been generously given some beautiful gifts to offer pledgers, and we have created a few truly unique gifts ourselves. We want to say a huge thank you to Moana Skincare for their generosity.
Moana Skincare is a certified organic cosmeceutical skincare range made with premium native NZ ingredients. We have a variety of beautiful products on offer.
Thanks for your support!
Nikki the Pocket Rocket at work
Miles and Tony swapping pouring tips
Taylor with her splatter artwork
Jack, chief candle maker, at work
Comments
Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.
We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.
08/12/2020 at 11:38am
"What an inspiration - All the very best! "
08/12/2020 at 10:57am
"Wonderful to hear about your social enterprise at this morning's WIN breakfast."
08/12/2020 at 7:43am
08/12/2020 at 6:15am
07/12/2020 at 9:57pm
"Keep up your fabulous work Downlights crew"
07/12/2020 at 7:53pm
"Hi guys! What you are doing is awesome! I make candles myself and have a small business....its not easy!!! Your candles are beautiful... Keep up the awesome work and smashing those goals. Carly Apps - AppsTrology Candles x"
05/12/2020 at 6:57pm
"This is funds raised from the Quiz Night Hosted by BNI newmarket. They will be getting additonal rewards, such as the painting experience with the crew. I am pledging on behalf of everyone that purchased tickets and attended the evening."
04/12/2020 at 7:17am
"Good Luck team Love your work "
03/12/2020 at 4:36pm
03/12/2020 at 2:49pm
03/12/2020 at 2:42pm
03/12/2020 at 2:26pm
03/12/2020 at 1:46pm
"I'm honored to be able to participate and support social enterprises to grow and develop."
20/11/2020 at 5:55pm
"Best wishes from Karen & Stew"
20/11/2020 at 11:29am
18/11/2020 at 7:08am
"Fantastic enterprise 😁"
17/11/2020 at 1:09pm
"Love what you're all doing!"
17/11/2020 at 11:46am
16/11/2020 at 7:09pm
16/11/2020 at 3:59pm
16/11/2020 at 10:18am
15/11/2020 at 7:24pm
"How awesome are you guys...."
15/11/2020 at 4:05pm
"Well done everyone. Keep smiling and laughing. "
15/11/2020 at 12:31pm
15/11/2020 at 9:30am
15/11/2020 at 7:44am
"An inspiring enterprise with wonderful values x"
05/11/2020 at 10:08pm
"To everyone with Down Syndrome and intellectual or learning disabilities, may you continue to illuminate, care, and change <3 "
27/10/2020 at 7:23pm
23/10/2020 at 6:24pm
"Thank you for your amazing work and for championing diversity!"