What is a sliding scale payment?

The concept of a self-directed sliding scale aims to broaden the inclusion of families in my services and aligns with the idea that individuals should contribute varying amounts based on their current situations. By enabling more families to benefit from my services, there is a positive impact on our community as a whole, while also allowing me to sustainably pursue the work I am passionate about. Tier 3 signifies the true cost of the service, and those who can contribute at this level support me in offering more affordable options.

Imagine those trendy cafes where customers can buy a ticket for someone less privileged to enjoy a coffee or cake. By opting for a higher price, you are essentially paying it forward and assisting in covering part of their costs.

How do you know which tier you should opt for?

Tier 1 

# Meeting basic needs* is  a struggle and I don't  always 

# I live with family/ rent  lower-tier housing/ live  in funded housing 

# I am unemployed or  under-employed 

# I qualify for government  financial assistance

# I have very little to no  expendable income° 

# I cannot easily afford to  take a holiday

Tier 2 

# Meeting basic needs* can  be stressful but I usually  can 

# I rent a mid-tier home or  own my own house 

# I am employed/ self  employed 

# I have some expendable  income° 

# I take a holiday every year  or so without  significant financial burden

Tier 3 - This is the true cost of my service

# I can comfortably meet  all of my basic needs*

# I own my own home or  rent a high-end property

# I am employed or do not  need to work to meet my  needs 

# I have expendable  income° 

# I can take a holiday and  time off work every year  without financial burden 

Terminology: *Basic needs = access to food, safety, housing  & transportation 

°Expendable income = buying clothes/gadgets, going to the  cinema/pub/coffee shop

**I will not be asking for proof, documentation or evidence, therefore, of course, there is an element of trust involved.

How does it work?

You simply, pick which tier suits your pocket best, and you click on that payment when booking, no questions asked.