Current Projects

Crosby Community Venue

1 May 2026

What does this community space/venue do?
Crosby & District Scouts supports young people aged 4 to 25 across Crosby, Waterloo, and Thornton, made possible by a team of dedicated volunteers.
What is VIY doing?
The project focuses on retrofitting Crosby Scout Hut in Sefton, which is currently in poor condition, costly to heat, and only used for storage. To restore the hut for use by scouts and other local community groups, significant refurbishment and retrofitting works are required. This will include installing wall and ceiling insulation, draught-proofing, and repairing or upgrading doors and windows.
What will be the impact of our project?
In addition to improving the building, the project will provide a practical construction and green skills training opportunity for at least 20 local young people who are NEET or at risk of NEET. At least 5 local volunteer trade skills mentors, recruited through our trade partners, will work alongside VIY’s Lead Mentors to guide and support participants on site, ensuring the retrofit works meet the required standards.
Project contact: nigel@teamviy.com.

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Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

19 June 2026

Project contact: graham@teamviy.com.

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Carlton Lodge Activity Centre

19 June 2026

What does this community space/venue do?
https://www.carltonlodge.org.uk
Carlton Lodge boasts a lake for water sports and its climbing wall. These two assets complement our other activities on our 12-acre site, meaning we can cater for any need from the adrenaline-fuelled 100m Zip Wire to the more relaxing Archery.
Our activities are run in a way that can be linked to the National Curriculum and meet its requirements.
With 3 separate, self-contained residential buildings you can be sure of individual attention in your own space.
What is VIY doing
VIY will deliver an outdoor construction project at Carlton Lodge in Thirsk, focused on improving facilities for water-based activities.Young people, supported by experienced mentors, will design and build a covered outdoor drying area for wetsuits. This will include constructing a lean-to structure to the rear of the training room, complete with a raised decking floor to create a durable and functional space for drying equipment.If time allows, the project will also include the construction of a shelter for the archery area, providing additional protection and usability for outdoor activities.Throughout the project, young people will gain hands-on experience in carpentry and construction, while working towards accredited qualifications and developing practical skills, confidence and teamwork.
What will be the impact of our project?
The project will enhance the outdoor facilities at Carlton Lodge, providing a dedicated and practical space for drying wetsuits, which will improve efficiency and extend the lifespan of equipment. The addition of a sheltered, decked area will also create a safer and more organised environment for staff and participants.If completed, the archery shelter will further improve the usability of the site by allowing activities to take place in a wider range of weather conditions.For the young people involved, the project offers valuable real-world construction experience in an outdoor setting. They will develop practical trade skills, gain recognised qualifications, and build confidence through teamwork and achievement.Overall, the project will leave a lasting legacy at the site while supporting young people to progress into further training, education or employment.

Project contact: shaid@teamviy.com

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Mablethorpe Community Hall Project 2

1 May 2026

Project contact: charlie@teamviy.com.

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The Edge Academy

19 June 2026

 Project contact: jordan@teamviy.com

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Cafe 50

1 May 2026

Project contact: wayne@teamviy.com.

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Rainworth FC

1 May 2026

What does this community space/venue do?
Rainworth Miners Welfare FC is a long-established community football club based in Rainworth, a former Nottinghamshire mining village on the edge of Mansfield. Originally founded in 1922 as Rufford Colliery FC, the club continues to play an important role in local life following the decline of the coal industry. Known as “The Wrens,” the club serves the wider community by providing football, recreation, and social opportunities for hundreds of local people each week through more than 20 youth and men’s teams. As one of the village’s key community hubs, the club supports young people’s development, health, and inclusion while helping maintain local pride and connection.
What is VIY doing?
VIY will be undertaking multiple lighting upgrades, replacing over 20 outdated light fittings that are currently costing the club unnecessary expense. These will all be upgraded to new energy-efficient LED lighting, improving the overall energy efficiency of the building and helping to reduce running costs for the club. In addition, VIY will carry out the full renovation of one hospitality box that has fallen into disrepair, replacing rotten external timber with new cladding and refurbishing the internal space. There will also be extensive external painting and decorating works across the site, with the clubhouse repainted in the club’s colours to create a bold, standout appearance and renewed sense of pride.
What will be the impact of our project?
The benefits of these works are both practical and community-focused.
Upgrading over 20 outdated light fittings to LED will significantly improve the building’s energy efficiency, reducing electricity consumption and lowering ongoing running costs for the club. This frees up valuable funds that can instead be reinvested into football provision, facilities, and wider community activity.
The renovation of the hospitality box will restore a previously deteriorating space into a usable, welcoming facility once again. This improves both functionality and the overall matchday experience for visitors, sponsors, and community users.
Externally, repainting the clubhouse in the club’s colours and completing wider decoration works will greatly enhance the site’s appearance. A more vibrant and well-maintained facility helps build pride among members, players, and supporters, while also creating a stronger identity for the club within the local area.
Overall, these improvements contribute to a more efficient, attractive, and welcoming environment—strengthening the club’s role as a community hub and helping it continue to serve local people for years to come.
Project contact: charlie@teamviy.com.

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Jubilee Clinic

17 April 2026

What is VIY doing?
We will be improving the thermal performance of the building by dry-lining, adding insulation to external walls. We will be decorating, installing new skirting, new lights

What will be the impact of our project?
It will make the venue cheaper to run, thus more viable. The appearance will be greatly improved

Project contact: mick@teamviy.com

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The Pickle Factory

15 May 2026

Project contact: wayne@teamviy.com.

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Carlton Lodge Activity Centre

15 May 2026

What does this community space/venue do?
https://www.carltonlodge.org.uk
Carlton Lodge boasts a lake for water sports and its climbing wall. These two assets complement our other activities on our 12-acre site, meaning we can cater for any need from the adrenaline-fuelled 100m Zip Wire to the more relaxing Archery.

Our activities are run in a way that can be linked to the National Curriculum and meet its requirements.

With 3 separate, self-contained residential buildings you can be sure of individual attention in your own space.

What is VIY doing?
VIY will deliver an outdoor construction project at Carlton Lodge in Thirsk, focused on improving facilities for water-based activities.Young people, supported by experienced mentors, will design and build a covered outdoor drying area for wetsuits. This will include constructing a lean-to structure to the rear of the training room, complete with a raised decking floor to create a durable and functional space for drying equipment.If time allows, the project will also include the construction of a shelter for the archery area, providing additional protection and usability for outdoor activities.Throughout the project, young people will gain hands-on experience in carpentry and construction, while working towards accredited qualifications and developing practical skills, confidence and teamwork.

What will be the impact of our project?
The project will enhance the outdoor facilities at Carlton Lodge, providing a dedicated and practical space for drying wetsuits, which will improve efficiency and extend the lifespan of equipment. The addition of a sheltered, decked area will also create a safer and more organised environment for staff and participants.If completed, the archery shelter will further improve the usability of the site by allowing activities to take place in a wider range of weather conditions.For the young people involved, the project offers valuable real-world construction experience in an outdoor setting. They will develop practical trade skills, gain recognised qualifications, and build confidence through teamwork and achievement.Overall, the project will leave a lasting legacy at the site while supporting young people to progress into further training, education or employment.

Project contact: shaid@teamviy.com

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