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Supportive Sobriety Community

Welcome to the Pro-Sober Social Bouldering Group

Come and join us for a friendly chat and climb, indoors and out, as we tackle social anxiety and embrace a sober lifestyle together through some fun and engaging bouldering.

Our Mission

Who we are

At Bloc Wellbeing CIC a non profit based in Leeds, we blend physical activities with mental health benefits to foster holistic wellbeing. We offer activities like indoor and outdoor climbing, woodland walks, and kayaking. Our fundraising efforts aim to make bouldering and other activities more accessible, supporting underrepresented groups and expanding our programs

About Our Pro Sober Programme

Indoor Climbing Social Running Every Saturday

Outdoor Climbing Sessions

Subsidised places available

Our lived experience-led social climbing group is based at City Bloc Climbing Wall in Leeds LS10. We offer pay-as-you-go sessions with supported and bursary options available. Our activities, including bouldering and other climbing-related exercises, aim to combat social anxiety and isolation while promoting a sober lifestyle. Join us on Saturday mornings for a supportive and engaging environment, providing a much-needed recovery-focused recreational activity on weekends.

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Sliding Scale Pricing

Indoor Sessions

Our sliding scale pricing tiers ensure accessibility for everyone. From fully funded bursary places to benefactor options, we offer various levels to suit different financial needs. The group is volunteer led and the price is just for entry into the climbing centre and shoe hire.

bursary

£0

Fully supported, with option to apply for travel cost grant

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Supported

£5

Lower cost per session, option to apply for support with travel costs

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Standard

£10

Standard price for. the session with disount applied

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pay it forward

£20

Contribute extra to support others and continuity of the group

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Outdoor Sessions (planned for the future)

Our sliding scale pricing tiers ensure accessibility for everyone. From fully funded bursary tickets to pay-it-forward options, we offer various levels to suit different financial needs. The group is volunteer-led with a qualified outdoor instructor.

Bursary

£0

Fully supported, with option to apply for travel cost grant

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supported

£10

Lower cost per session, option to apply for support with travel costs

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Standard

£20

Standard price for a 90 minute outdoor climbing session

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pay it forward

£40

Contribute extra to support others and continuity of the group

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Access Our Activities

Flexible Pricing and Easy Application.

How Our Pricing Works

Pricing Criteria

We are delighted to offer free and subsidised places to make our Pro Sober Social accessible to everyone. Our tiered pricing system is honesty based; no evidence of financial hardship is required to apply for a funded place. You can self refer or be referred by an agency like Forward Leeds, or through healthcare professionals who recognise the potential benefits of participation based on your needs. 

How to Apply

1. Select “Apply Now” under the tier that best fits your circumstances.
2. Fill out the online form.
3. We will confirm your booking via email.

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Bursary – Fully Funded

  • I would not attend this group without this support.
  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them.
  • I have no or very limited expendable income
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Standard – Concession

  • I may occasionally stress about meeting my basic needs, but I typically manage to meet them
  • I have an expendable income
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Supported  – Part Funded

  • I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them.
  • I have some expendable income but I would not be able to attend this group without this support.
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Standard + Pay it Forward

  • I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs
  • I have an expendable income and would like to donate to support Bloc Wellbeing’s initiatives
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Pricing Tier Info

Cost: Fully funded (i.e., free for the recipient)

Eligibility: Aimed at individuals within the community who are on low or no income and have the greatest financial need. These places are intended for those who would not be able to attend without this type of financial support.

How to Apply: You can self-refer or be referred by an agency like Forward Leeds or through healthcare professionals who recognise the potential benefits of participation based on your needs. Applications must be submitted via email.

Application Process: Ensure that referrals are made with the consent of the participant, and include their email in the application form.

Select “Apply Now” under the tier that best fits your circumstances.
2. Fill out the online form.
3. We will confirm your application via email.

Outcome: We aim to keep the process straightforward with minimal administration. Once accepted, participants can use a punch pass to attend our weekly climbing social. If you are unsuccessful in the bursary tier selection, you may be offered a supported place. Regardless of the outcome, you can join us on the standard tier.

Applications for bursary and supported entry will remain open as long as funding is available. This may result in you being placed on a waiting list if the program is highly subscribed.

All information will be kept private and shared only with the team managing the bursary and supported places.

You will be notified of the result of your application via email. If you are successful, you will receive an email with the full sign up form, which must be completed in order to be able to attend the sessions.

Additional support:

Travel Bursary: You have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to cover travel expenses, which will be reimbursed upon submission of receipts. Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Option to Apply for Funding Towards Climbing Shoes: You can also apply for financial support towards the cost of purchasing your own climbing shoes. Each application will be individually assessed.

Cost: 50% reduction of the cost of attending the sessions

Eligibility: These places are aimed at individuals who, while experiencing financial difficulties, might not be to the same extent as those eligible for Bursary tickets. They are intended for those who still face considerable financial barriers but can afford a significantly reduced entry price.

How to Apply: You can self-refer or be referred by an agency like Forward Leeds or through healthcare professionals who recognise the potential benefits of participation based on your needs. Applications must be submitted via email.

Application Process: Ensure that referrals are made with the consent of the participant, and include their email in the application form.

Select “Apply Now” under the tier that best fits your circumstances.
2. Fill out the online form.
3. We will confirm your application via email.

Outcome: We aim to keep the process straightforward with minimal administration. Once accepted, participants can use a punch pass to attend our weekly climbing social. If you are unsuccessful in the reduced cost selection, you may still apply for standard entry or other support options.

Applications for bursary and supported entry will remain open as long as funding is available. This may result in you being placed on a waiting list if the program is highly subscribed.

All information will be kept private and shared only with the team managing the bursary and supported places.

You will be notified of the result of your application via email. If you are successful, you will receive an email with the full sign up form, which must be completed in order to be able to attend the sessions.

Additional support:

Travel Bursary: You can apply for financial assistance to cover travel expenses, with up to 50% reimbursed upon submission of receipts. Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Climbing Shoes Funding: You also have the option to apply for funding covering up to 50% of the cost of purchasing your own climbing shoes. Each application will be individually assessed.

Cost: Full cost of attending the sessions

Eligibility: This place is aimed at individuals who may occasionally stress about meeting their basic needs but typically manage to meet them and have an expendable income.

Application Process: Ensure that referrals are made with the consent of the participant, and include their email in the application form.

Select “Apply Now” under the tier that best fits your circumstances.
2. Fill out the online form.
3. We will confirm your application via email.

Applications for the Pro Sober Climbing Social will remain open as long as funding is available. This may result in you being placed on a waiting list if the program is highly subscribed.

All information will be kept private and shared only with the team managing the bursary and supported places.

You will be notified of the result of your application via email. If you are successful, you will receive an email with the full sign up form, which must be completed in order to be able to attend the sessions.

Cost: Full cost of attending the sessions + donation

Eligibility: This tier is for you if you are comfortably able to meet all of your basic needs and have an expendable income. By choosing this option, you also have the opportunity to pay it forward and make a donation to help fund Bloc Wellbeing’s initiatives.

Application Process: Ensure that referrals are made with the consent of the participant, and include their email in the application form.

Select “Apply Now” under the tier that best fits your circumstances.
2. Fill out the online form.
3. We will confirm your application via email.

Applications for the Pro Sober Climbing Social will remain open as long as funding is available. This may result in you being placed on a waiting list if the program is highly subscribed.

All information will be kept private and shared only with the team managing the bursary and supported places.

You will be notified of the result of your application via email. If you are successful, you will receive an email with the full sign up form, which must be completed in order to be able to attend the sessions.

Why we have tiered pricing

We use Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice as a reference to create tiered pricing that will help us support those with financial barriers when accessing physical activities.

​Some definitions of terms used:

Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.

Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.

Help us make a difference

Help us fund our initiatives by making a donation. Your contribution will provide support and access to those facing financial barriers, allowing everyone to benefit from our services. Join us in making a positive impact on our community.

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Survey Results

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Meet the volunteer team

Jenny and Craig are both lived experience volunteers who bring their passion knowledge and experience to this group.

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How funding can help us

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