VIY are insulating and cladding the exterior of the hut with new boarding to enhance energy efficiency, reduce running costs, and lower its carbon footprint. Additionally, energy-efficient lighting will be installed, and the external cladding will be decorated to improve the hut’s appearance. This will not only create a more sustainable and cost-effective facility but also provide a refreshed space for the Army Cadet Force, supporting a range of their activities and enabling potential new uses for the hut.

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Great Yarmouth Community Arts

25 November 2024

Project Manager Contact: mick@teamviy.com

Youth Engagement Contact: jojo@teamviy.com

Project Overview

The project focuses on refurbishing a portion of the building to serve as a meeting room and café, marking the first step toward opening the space to the public. Work includes removing old plaster, applying insulated plasterboards to exposed and partially plastered walls, preparing the surfaces, adding new skirting, and completing the decoration.

This initiative brings the team closer to their goal of establishing a community arts venue by 2025, featuring classrooms, studios, and a café. Currently vacant, the space has the potential to become a vibrant hub for creativity and community engagement.

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Southend

25 November 2024

Project Manager Contact: graham@teamviy.com

Project Overview

VIY partnered with St Edmunds Community Hall to refurbish and refresh the main hall, stage area, reception, and meeting room, spaces that have gone without significant updates for nearly 20 years. The renovations aimed to create a more appealing and functional environment for current and future users, helping to attract new audiences, increase hall hire revenue, and ensure the sustainability of this vital community hub.

Located in a deprived area of Southend, St Edmunds Hall is managed by trustees and volunteers, offering affordable facilities for various community groups, including fitness classes, youth programs, cultural events, and healthy living sessions. This project provided an essential uplift, ensuring the hall remains accessible and affordable for disadvantaged groups while adapting to rising operating costs.

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Spartans Boxing Gym

25 November 2024

Project Manager Contact: mick@teamviy.com

Project Overview

VIY improved the venue’s changing rooms by adding benches, kit alcoves, and new decorations, with a focus on enhancing the female facilities to attract more female members. Additional work included painting and decorating the hall, entrance lobby, and painting the club’s logo on an external wall. As a boxing gym with a strong social impact, the venue offers free lessons to those in need, including individuals from a deprived area and victims of bullying, while also fundraising for various charities. The goal is to improve member experiences and community engagement.

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Peggotty Road Community Centre

25 November 2024

Project Manager Contact: mick@teamviy.com

Project Overview

VIY undertook significant improvements at the venue, painting two large halls to refresh and modernise the space. Additionally, the team replaced the outdated 25-year-old kitchen with a brand-new installation, enhancing functionality and aesthetics. These upgrades aimed to create a more inviting and practical environment for the community’s diverse activities and gatherings.

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