Our current outdoor MUGA area is currently not fit for purpose and underused due to adverse weather conditions, criminal damage and racial tensions meaning cancelations of bookings and loss of income. Building an indoor space on the land will allow: expanding the range of services available, increase days of use and help to generate income. We can facilitate multicultural activities, sports and community events which will help to foster community cohesion and particpation.
In addition, we wish to create a mezanine floor above our existing hall, which will allow us to deliver much needed services. This space will include a multi-use space for children and young people, training and meeting rooms which will help us to facilitate job clubs, adult educations classes, a community cafe and other programmes. The existing hall will be modernised and will be used for community events, meetings, large weddings and functions.
In doing this we expect to see a considerable increase in educational, leisure, health and well-being and training opportunities for young people and the whole community. We also expect to provide local employment and volunteer opportunies.
We have already raised over £300k towards the total cost and need to raise the short fall to release the potential of our current facilities and help to achieve our long term vision.