Our Story is Your Story
We have planted a very special seed here in Teignmouth with The Folk Preservation Society. It is a safe and welcoming space, that extends far beyond our shop. Our presence and persistence is drawing in all sorts of folk and giving them the chance to explore what it means to be folk today.
Our reach is local, national and global with new folk finding us every day. In the six months we have been open we have signed up 76 members, gathered 2500 online followers, welcomed well over two thousand visitors through the door and chatted to hundreds of people.
We are launching this Crowdfunder in recognition that what we are doing needs to be sustained. We are building a community around us who are slowly yet surely finding themselves and we are determined to feed the very root and core of that emergence. The money we raise here will be used to keep our door open for the next six months - that means rent, bills, and running costs. Nothing more, nothing less. We are a social enterprise, so you can be sure that every penny received will be used to sustain the cause.
Our Crowdfunder is based on bringing people in as members of the society. We want you to have a sense of ownership over what The Folk Preservation Society is becoming. We have given a range of options to make this affordable - but we are aware that there will always be people who cannot find this money. If that is you, please get in touch. We have a bursary fund and have already gifted 13 people a membership through it.
We are living in fractured times and it is more vital than ever to find where we can meet and come together as common folk. The Folk Preservation Society recognises that we are all folk, seeking the preservation of our ways, from root to seed. Our home is your home and you are welcome here #whoeverthefolkyouare.
Our Membership
By becoming a member of The Folk Preservation Society, you are agreeing to the following:
The Folk Preservation Society recognises that we are all folk, seeking the preservation of our ways, from root to seed. We are connected through being in society and our home is your home. Wherever you are from, wherever you are going, you will be welcome here.
Our physical base is in Teignmouth, Devon which winds its way back to the deepest point on Dartmoor, at the Teignhead. Over time, we will travel to where we are invited and hold our reach far and wide.
We are a society of common folk, coming together to carry forward the past into our present day world. We will embrace both modern and ancient ways to ensure that all those who are seeking us, find us.
WHAT WE ARE HERE FOR
To create spaces where all folk can explore, inform and action:
What unites us
Why our differences are as important as our similarities
How to create society
MEMBERSHIP RULES
Be kind to each other
Be respectful of differences
Keep our door open
WHAT IT COSTS
Membership of the society is open to anyone for just £1 a week.
If you are one of our Maker Folk, a further £1 a week will provide you with plenty of opportunities to showcase your work both in the shop and online.
WHAT YOU GET
The opportunity to spend time with folk who agree with and will uphold all of the above!
Access to our ‘home from home’ community space.
Connection to further afield folk through digital and online platforms.
Are YOU one of our Maker Folk?
We have 50 Maker Folk places available - for individuals or organisations.
We offer:
- A minimum of 6 sessions or 4 weeks display space every six months.
- Low cost hire of our comunity space (see below)
- Commission rates that are based on individual circumstances.
- Showcase opportunities - eg 'FPS Presents...' & 'FPS Introducing...' events; opening night/private viewings; promotion in shop and through FPS socials.
- Opportunity to apply to be one of our Resident Folk - 13 weeks, 1 session per week. Interview by FPS panel.
- Opportunity to submit for Folk Take Over - two places available per season for a one week residency. Voted for by the membership.
Our commitment to you:
- We will encourage the making of all sorts of folk
- We will do our best to support you to grow and flourish
- We will promote your work through our socials and newsletter
- We will hold quarterly Maker Folk meetings to network with each other and to talk about how we might improve the membership!
What we need:
- All offers must be in line with The Folk Preservation Society ethos - see membership agreement
- Membership fees to be up to date.
- Maker Folk holding events must have their own public liability insurance.
- Although we will do our upmost to ensure art works and oddities are protected, items are left in our space at your own risk.
Hire Charge for community area:
- Monday to Saturday, 10am - 1pm OR 1pm - 4pm, £15.
- Monday to Saturday, 4pm - 7pm OR 7pm to 9pm, £45.
- Sundays by arrangement.
To find out more, get in touch...
Email [email protected]
Phone Amerie on 07989 330684 or Harry on 07772 638136
Visit/Post 28 Fore Street, Teignmouth, Devon, UK, TQ14 8DZ
Connect on Facebook and Instagram @folk.preservation.society
WhatsApp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gra7dYBVzif4xaeJTkW2Cd