Kings Heath Community Centre
About the project
What does this community space/venue do?
Kings Heath Community Centre are aiming to raise £150,000 to help fund the takeover and running of Kings Heath Community Centre.
Following the Council’s decision to transfer the running of several community centres across Birmingham, a consortium of individuals, voluntary groups, businesses, and local councillors put forward a proposal to take on Kings Heath Community Centre.
This initial consortium included Enjoy Kings Heath, Birmingham Artisan Markets, Kings Heath Neighbourhood (Ward) Forum, and Leftfoot Venues. They were chosen as the preferred provider and, since then, it has grown to include Kings Heath Playcare Scheme, Queens Heath Pride, Green Oak Academy, Stage2 Youth Theatre, Kings Heath Masjid, Our Scene CIC, Place Prospectors, United Artists of South Birmingham, Blue Moon Markets, Cook and Grow Together CIC, Birmingham South Woodcraft, and others. There are also several, individual small business owners and members of the community involved.
Following the Council’s decision to transfer the running of several community centres across Birmingham, a consortium of individuals, voluntary groups, businesses, and local councillors put forward a proposal to take on Kings Heath Community Centre.
This initial consortium included Enjoy Kings Heath, Birmingham Artisan Markets, Kings Heath Neighbourhood (Ward) Forum, and Leftfoot Venues. They were chosen as the preferred provider and, since then, it has grown to include Kings Heath Playcare Scheme, Queens Heath Pride, Green Oak Academy, Stage2 Youth Theatre, Kings Heath Masjid, Our Scene CIC, Place Prospectors, United Artists of South Birmingham, Blue Moon Markets, Cook and Grow Together CIC, Birmingham South Woodcraft, and others. There are also several, individual small business owners and members of the community involved.
What is VIY doing?
VIY will be refurbishing the function room and Kitchen area. They are looking extremely dated and with the Centre trying to attract potential funders, they feel these areas are especially in need of refurbishing to attract new users. On top of the redecorating of the internal areas, we will also be completely renovating the garden areas including new wooden edging boards, complete new fencing, planters, benches etc.
What will be the impact of our project?
The function room that is completely being redecorated is currently hardly used due to its run down state. The new look will give it a much better feel where the room can be used for classroom activites and even small sports/games. The outdoor garden area is also not being used at all. This has the potential to be a very well used place, the work we are doing here will make it an area all of the venue members can use.
Project contact: jordan@teamviy.com
