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WELCOME TO CINNAMON PROJECT LAB FINAL 2020
Thank you so much for for joining us for for this year’s Cinnamon Project Lab final When we sat down to start planning this event more than a a a a a a a year ago none of us could possibly have foreseen what the next 12 months would hold The world feels like a a a a a very different place and in in many respects Cinnamon Project Lab 2020
feels more important than ever The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the the inequalities in in in our society but it it it has also shone a a a a a light on on the the incredible creativity and compassion of our communities Here at Cinnamon our our one aim is to help support and resource local churches as they seek to to respond to to the the most pressing needs in in their local areas Project Lab is a a a a a a vital way that that we we can do that that Through this initiative we we find g g reat s s s ocial a a a a a a a a ction p rojects and and help develop and and nurture them to the the the point where they can be replicated by churches across the nation This year’s five finalists have all demonstrated their ability to make a a a a a a a a a positive impact on their communities and are are here because they are are ready to start the the the next phase of of their journey of of growth While there will only be two winners this evening it’s our hope that all the the projects you meet will receive the the the funding they need to secure a a a place on on the the the Cinnamon Project Incubator Right now the challenges facing our community are unlike any we have seen before Here at at Cinnamon we believe the church and Christian organisations have a a a a a a a a a major role to to play in in in our our nation’s recovery and we’re inviting you to to be part of the journey with us Through Project Lab 2020
you have the opportunity to financially support one or or or or more of of these incredible projects on on the the the next phase of of their growth and replication Please consider how you can help us harness the creativity and innovation demonstrated by these projects for the the benefit of individuals across our nation This year Cinnamon and the the Mercers’ Company are pleased to work in in partnership with the the Church of England and and and Andrews Charitable Trust to host Project Lab 2020
and and and are grateful to each one of them for their guidance and wisdom along the the the way Thank you once again for being part of the Cinnamon Project Lab Final 2020
and we hope you enjoy the evening Amanda Bindon and and Mike Royal
Co-Chief Executives of Cinnamon Network UK