Cadet Hut Gorleston

Project Manager Contact: mick@teamviy.com

Project Overview

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.

Firhouse Community Centre

Newsong Community Church

Project Manager Contact: jordan@teamviy.com

Youth Engagement Contact: jess@teamviy.com

Project Overview

The community church is dated and in need of revitalisation. The main hall, recently plastered, requires painting to complete its transformation. A refreshed and inviting look will attract new users and groups to hire the venue, ensuring the church remains a vibrant hub for the community. The main hall is the church’s “bread and butter,” and this much-needed makeover will provide a welcoming space its users deserve.

Newsong Community Church, located in the heart of Bromsgrove, is a not-for-profit charity that reinvests all revenue into improving its facilities and services. Dedicated to providing sports and community amenities, the centre hosts fitness classes, a youth centre, table tennis, and meeting events in its three meeting rooms. The refurbishment is part of a broader plan to enhance the building’s appeal and expand its reach within the community.

SAPA Leicester

Youth Engagement Contact: casey@teamviy.com

Project Overview

The project involves painting the entire venue in a neutral palette to attract external users and generate much-needed income, especially after council funding is set to cease next year. Other improvements include creating an accessible laptop bench to replace the current upstairs tables, upgrading old lighting to energy-efficient LEDs, and installing minimalist cupboards for better storage.

These updates will enable the venue to host a more diverse range of users and community groups, with new spaces designed for meetings or quiet, relaxing zones. This will make the venue more appealing for external hires, providing local groups with a valuable community hub while ensuring financial sustainability.

Sholver and Moorside Community Centre

Project Manager Contact: danny@teamviy.com

Youth Engagement Contact: gemma@teamviy.com

Project Overview

Bilton Hall Community Trust

Youth Opportunities Contact:  Hazel O’Keefe, email hazel@teamviy.com

Project Manager Contact: Darren Barnes, email darren@teamviy.com

Bromsgrove Girl Guides

Project Manager Contact: jordan@teamviy.com

Project Overview

Flo Skatepark Nottingham

Project Manager Contact: rachel@teamviy.com

Project Overview

Flo Charitable Trust was established by a group of volunteers with the goal of preserving the skatepark when its previous tenants closed down the facility. It is a skateboarding-only space that offers coaching, women’s-only sessions, and hosts events and competitions for the skateboarding community.

The Trust is currently in the process of relocating to a new venue and will be closed for a few months during the transition. To continue serving the community, VIY will be supporting to build modular obstacles that can be used for workshops and outreach to individuals who may not have easy access to the current venue. These obstacles will also be transported to the new site once the move is complete.

Additionally, the world-class halfpipe, originally built for Olympic skater Sky Brown, requires varnishing and protective covering to preserve it over the winter months. As part of the move, VIY will also assist with general clearing and removal of outdated structures within the current venue.

These efforts will enable Flo to generate more revenue by offering new obstacles and expanding its outreach to communities that might otherwise be unable to attend the skatepark. By protecting the halfpipe, we are ensuring its longevity and smooth relocation when a new venue is secured. VIY’s work will also help ensure the future of the venue through essential preparatory tasks for the move.

The Garage Nottingham

Project Manager Contact: rachel@teamviy.com

Project Overview

VIY is transforming a garage space into a functional storage area to house a tool-hire service for residents, a dry foods pantry, and storage for outdoor play equipment. Additionally, a sink and worktop will be installed, providing volunteers from the community garden with a space to wash hands and tools and enjoy refreshments indoors during their volunteering activities.

This project will create a valuable new community resource for residents who currently lack access to these facilities. The tool storage will support the community garden and its volunteers, while families will benefit from access to outdoor play equipment and seasonal treats like ice lollies in summer and hot chocolate in winter. These amenities will encourage greater use of the outdoor space and foster stronger community connections. Volunteers will also have a comfortable indoor area for breaks, helping to sustain and grow volunteer engagement in the area.

St John’s Hall

Youth Engagement Contact: jess@teamviy.com

Project Overview

The hall was outdated and in need of a refresh, which the committee believed was affecting its ability to attract new users. VIY’s makeover made the space more inviting for both new and existing users, with a calming effect on the children who frequent the hall. The St John’s committee also plans to introduce mental health groups, and the refurbished office space will provide a private and accommodating environment for these groups. In addition to redecorating the hall, the kitchen area was reorganised to maximise space and functionality. VIY installed a new cupboard for storage and made adjustments to better utilise the kitchen area.

VIY primarily focused on redecorating the church hall, including the main hall, entrance, and an office, with colours chosen by the committee. The kitchen was also revamped for greater efficiency, including the relocation of a storage cupboard and the installation of a new kitchen cupboard.

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