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Longfield Hill Community Hall Refurb published their Delivery Report!2 years ago
By Longfield Hill Community Hall Trustees
Longfield Hill Community Hall was built in 1949 and still has its original roof and windows! For safety, security, aesthetic and functional reasons these need replacing!
Longfield Hill Community Hall is situated in the heart of the Longfield Hill community! When built, the Longfield Hill Community hall group of trustees was set up and the hall subsequently leased to 1st New Barn Scouts for management and maintenance, with approval from the trustees. The lease is between the trustees and the Scout Association. The roof and windows are the originals, since 1949, and are in significant need of replacement. The hall is currently used regularly by local community groups, including all Scout sections and some Guide sections as well as ad-hoc usage by the local residents and council.
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Why it's a great idea:
The main benefit to the community will be the external appearance of the hall and also improved safety, security and functionality to it’s users. The improved condition of the hall will also make it more attractive to future hall users and hopefully increase revenue for 1st New Barn Scout activities and further hall improvements.
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Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 80 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £48,902
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Target (inc. fees) £48,902
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The hall was built in 1949 by funds supplied by KCC and
managed by the Womens Institute for many years. Around
1963 a Trust was formed to take over the role. Over the
years various residents of Longfield Hill and members of
local organisations have been invited to be trustees. In
2021 the trustees group was reformed following the sad
passing of a number of trustees over recent years. There was only one trustee remaining. With the help of some local residents, representatives from two of the organisations currently using the hall and a costly solicitor, a new group of eight trustees was registered with the Charity Commission together with a new set of Management Rules/Constitution. The hall has for many years been leased to 1st New Barn Scouts to manage the hall. This has been a successful partnership and in September 2022 the trustees gave 1st New Barn Scouts the permission to run the project to replace the roof, ceiling and windows. 1st New Barn Scouts ran the project as the scouts and guides using the hall would be the main beneficiaries of the project.
All parties agreed that the new project, to which this fundraising initiative relates, should be run by the Longfield Hill Community Hall trustees as it will be the whole community who will benefit from it's success.
Project Owner: Longfield Hill Community Hall Trustees The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractors: Kendo Contracts Ltd,Windows4Less The team responsible for building or installing the project.
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