Sliding scale

Our model is adapted from “The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice” by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.

Our model is adapted from “The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice” by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.

We use a sliding scale to ensure everyone can access our services, no matter their financial position.

What is it?

The highest cost reflects the true cost of the service. Our services are not subsidised by grants as we seek to build a long-lasting sustainable business with real impact, free from external funding. However, we understand that this cost can make our services inaccessible to many people and organisations. This is why we use a sliding scale model.

How does it work?

We don’t ask people for proof of financials or income. Instead, we trust all of our lovely customers to be honest about their position on the sliding scale. We also ask people to be mindful that selecting a lower cost when you are able to afford higher, takes a spot away from someone who genuinely cannot afford a higher price point. 

For schools, charities and organisations

 

Full price

This cost is for charities and organisations with an income of £100k+ a year and fee-paying schools.

Mid price

This cost is for charities and organisations with an income of between £50k - £100k a year, as well as non-fee paying schools.

Low price

This cost is for charities and organisations with an income of under £50k a year and schools which have been rated “Requires Improvement” or “Inadequate” by Ofsted.

 

For Individuals

For freelancers, practitioners and humans not linked to a particular organisation we use the sliding scale created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.

We also give one bursary place a month for our training workshops. If you’d like to put your name in the hat for a workshop please email us hello@splitbanana.co.uk.

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Believer

This is a good range to choose if:

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs + don’t always achieve them*

  • I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs*

  • I rent a lower-end flat/property or have unstable housing

  • I do not have a car or access to a car

  • I am unemployed or underemployed

  • I qualify for government assistance

  • I have no access to savings

  • I have no or very limited expendable income**

  • I rarely buy new items because I’m unable to afford them

  • I cannot afford a vacation or to take time off without financial burden

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Booster

This is a good range to choose if:

I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them*

  • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit my attainment of basic needs*

  • I rent a mid-level flat/property and have stable housing

  • I own or lease a car

  • I am employed

  • I might have access to financial savings

  • I have expendable income**

  • I am able to buy some new items and thrift others

  • I take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden

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Backer

This is a good range to choose if:

I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs*

  • I may have some debt but it doesn’t prohibit the attainment of basic needs*

  • I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property

  • I own a car

  • I am employed OR I do not need to work to meet my needs

  • I have access to savings

  • I have expendable income**

  • I can afford to buy new items

  • I can afford an annual vacation or to take time off work

Terminology

*Basic needs: access to food, safety, shelter/housing, privacy and transportation

**Expendable income: might mean you’re able to buy a coffee from a café, go to the cinema, buy new clothes, books etc.