A note on SLIDING SCALE PRICING
This pricing approach has been put together thoughtfully and with care, inspired by the Green Bottle Model. It recognizes that an amount can mean very different things to different people and provides an avenue to challenge the classist nature inherent in capitalism.
This system works when we are ALL honest about what our financial capacity is. Underneath each price point is guidance to help you select which is the best fit for you!
€375 ( 3x monthly payment of €125)
You are financially secure and are comfortably able to meet your needs each month.
You can go on holiday or vacation without major additional financial stress or long-term planning.
You are able to access not just your needs but also your wants with relative ease (meals out, new clothing etc.).
You own your house or rent in a high-end area
*This option is a ‘pay it forward’ one, which enables you to recognize your financial privileges and support others who do not have them to also access the program! This is a vote for a more equitable world.
€275 (3 x monthly payment of €92)
You may have some debt but you have consistent income and are still regularly able to meet your basic needs.
You do not regularly worry about meeting your basic needs (food, water, shelter).
With intentional planning you are able to make space for your wants, be it the occasional new item or well-planned vacation.
Making this investment might feel a little bit stretchy as you may need to temporarily cut back on your discretionary spending (i.e. a new clothing, a dinner or night out etc.), but these will be short-term sacrifices and will not impact your ability to meet your needs.
€175 (3x monthly payment of €59)
You meet your basic needs of food, shelter and water, although sometimes it is difficult to do so.
You may be in a moment of precarity or uncertainty about how you will be earning income moving forward.
While you are able to allocate funds toward program fees, the middle tier would stretch you thin and would take away from the funds required for your needs.