"Have you heard about our refurbishment?
You may have spotted:
You may not have spotted:
Here’s a snapshot of some of these fantastic changes:
You may have spotted:
- Full redecoration
- New carpets & floors
- Stunning new kitchen
- Smarter cloakroom for youngsters
- Acoustic panels to improve audibility in the Wilson Hall
- New storage so that equipment lasts for longer and even more kids can benefit from it.
You may not have spotted:
- Better smoke, heat and monoxide detection
- New fire doors
- Dyslexia & visual impairment friendly signage
- Updated electrics
- New seating
- Updated emergency lighting
- Less clutter!
Here’s a snapshot of some of these fantastic changes:
| HQ Refurb Photos |
Our volunteers are always dedicated. We’ve also had terrific support from others.
Supporters via Grants (£1998 total)
· Bradfield Parish Council (fridge)
· South Yorkshire Community Foundation (cooker)
· Oughtibridge Gala Committee, including Tim O Connell & Jo Brook – (seating)
· Oughtibridge & District Community Association (contribution to non-slip kitchen flooring)
· Wilkinsons, Hillsborough (kitchen goods)
· Sheffield City Council (skip hire)
· South Yorkshire Community Foundation (baking equipment)
· HSBC £ for £ scheme (HQ renovation)
Supporters via Gifts (est £4600 value)
Allowed retrieval of goods before demolition of unwanted buildings
· Wakefield District Council
· Bradfield Secondary School, including Keith Holmes
· Wisewood Secondary School, including Gary Beatson of Sheffield City Council
· Sandal Magna J&I School, Wakefield
Supporters via Graft (est £3500 value)
· Intraining, including Steve McArdle, Glynn Perry and individuals trying to get back into work (Wilson Hall, McNiece Room, stairs & upstairs WC)
· Sheffield University Architecture Students (The Den)
Our Own Fundraising
· Beavers: Spring Fayres & sponsored bunting
· Cubs: Spring Fayres & bag pack
· Scouts: Spring Fayres & bag pack
· Leaders: All the above & Bonfire
· Trustees: Spring Fayres, Bonfire & grant fundraising
Massive thanks to everyone who has helped turn dreams into a reality!"
Supporters via Grants (£1998 total)
· Bradfield Parish Council (fridge)
· South Yorkshire Community Foundation (cooker)
· Oughtibridge Gala Committee, including Tim O Connell & Jo Brook – (seating)
· Oughtibridge & District Community Association (contribution to non-slip kitchen flooring)
· Wilkinsons, Hillsborough (kitchen goods)
· Sheffield City Council (skip hire)
· South Yorkshire Community Foundation (baking equipment)
· HSBC £ for £ scheme (HQ renovation)
Supporters via Gifts (est £4600 value)
Allowed retrieval of goods before demolition of unwanted buildings
· Wakefield District Council
· Bradfield Secondary School, including Keith Holmes
· Wisewood Secondary School, including Gary Beatson of Sheffield City Council
· Sandal Magna J&I School, Wakefield
Supporters via Graft (est £3500 value)
· Intraining, including Steve McArdle, Glynn Perry and individuals trying to get back into work (Wilson Hall, McNiece Room, stairs & upstairs WC)
· Sheffield University Architecture Students (The Den)
Our Own Fundraising
· Beavers: Spring Fayres & sponsored bunting
· Cubs: Spring Fayres & bag pack
· Scouts: Spring Fayres & bag pack
· Leaders: All the above & Bonfire
· Trustees: Spring Fayres, Bonfire & grant fundraising
Massive thanks to everyone who has helped turn dreams into a reality!"