Current Projects

Hensall Cricket Club

9 January 2026

What is VIY doing?

The primary goal is to transform the changing rooms into vibrant and visually appealing spaces. Freshly painted walls in team colours will instil pride and motivation among players while providing a professional environment.

Also to help local YP gain a level 3 City and Guilds.

 

What will be the impact of our project?
The changing rooms at Hensall cricket club are an essential part of our facilities, providing a welcoming and functional space for players, coaches, and visitors. This project aims to revitalise these vital areas through a comprehensive painting initiative that enhances aesthetics, promotes team spirit, and ensures a clean, inviting atmosphere.

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Kings Heath Community Centre

9 January 2026

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.
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

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Weeley Village Hall

26 September 2025

The venue is a vibrant community venue, it has various groups, these include, keep fit, yoga, dance, toddler groups, English studies, coffee mornings
What is VIY doing?

Parts of the venue are looking a bit tied and in need of redecoration, we will be preparing and redecorating the small hall, the WC’s and entrance area. We will also be construction flat pack bird boxes, hedgehog homes for environmental awareness module.

Project contact: mick@teamviy.com

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Nechells Green Boxing Club Birmingham

9 January 2026

Nechells Green Boxing Academy has been operating for approximately 60 years. 6 years ago the venue was given the news by Birmingham City Council that they would have to vacate their current premises at Nechells Community Centre. They located a venue at really short notice at a vacant small warehouse on Taronis Scrapyard in Nechells. They quickly gave this a lick of paint and moved in their gear. With the quick turn around, the work wasnt quite up to the standard they ran their reputation on. This is where VIY and Dulux come in.
What is VIY doing?
We will be completely repainting the inside of their venue in PBW an Brilliant Green. It will give the venue a complete makeover giving it the new lease of life they desperately need.
What will be the impact of our project?
Nechells Boxing Clubs aim is to provide a service for the community to keep fit, learn self defence and more importantly to keep kids off the street and develop local talent. They have already developed amateur and professional boxers. The new look will give the club the pull to attract new users.

Project contact: jordan@teamviy.com

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New Lodge Youth Centre

20 August 2025

Project contact: owen@teamviy.com

 

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Exhall Community Centre

7 November 2025

Project contact: jordan@teamviy.com

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Caister Cricket Club

7 November 2025

What is VIY doing?
-Creation of disabled shelter for disabled spectators
-Creation of grounds equipment storage (a club priority – currently open to elements and deteriorating rapidly – if they do not store their kit well, they will have issues about replacement and continuation of the game there)
-Collaborative internal mural at the club to celebrate their inclusive approach to cricket and football, to help girls feel more welcome across the two sports – using local artists Reprezent we’ve worked with before here at a parkour club in Norwich
What will be the impact of our project?
We’re hoping the club will attract more women/girls to play cricket/football from this club, more inclusive for those with disabilities/limited mobility – as well as become more financially sustainable, particularly in terms of looking after their equipment.

Project contact: alice@teamviy.com.

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Get Oldham Working

7 November 2025

What does this community space/venue do?
  • Get Oldham Working is a Council service helping Oldham residents to find work, training, and wellbeing support.
    We offer free, personalised help for anyone looking to improve their skills, find a job, or progress in their career. Whether you’re unemployed, returning to work, or already in employment, we are here to support you.    We can help you with:

    Finding local jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities
    CV writing and job applications
    Accessing wellbeing and mental health support
    Developing confidence, motivation, and work skills
    Accessing interview support and clothing ‘GOW wardrobe’
    Career progression or support if you’re already in work through or at risk of redundancy
    Attending job fairs, recruitment days, and training events
    Gaining qualifications and sector-specific training

What is VIY doing?

We will be dividing one room into two individual pods with seperate access to each.

Space 1: A wellbeing, life coaching, and employment resource area.

Space 2: A private fitting room for trying on suits.

On week two the current storage area will be cleared and proprietary steel racking will be assembled. For easier access to garments.

If funding allows, we will also paint the interior and adjacent office walls to enhance the overall space.

 

What will be the impact of our project?
This will be a safe and inclusive space where all service users can benefit from the Get Oldham Working support service.
Project contact: nigel@teamviy.com.

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Key Community Food Bank

12 November 2025

Project contact: matt@teamviy.com

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East Birmingham Community Forum

7 November 2025

Project contact: jordan@teamviy.com

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