HQ Refurbishment
In 2010, we undertook a major refurbishment - it took three years. You would have spotted:
You may not have spotted (but these all happened):
Here’s a snapshot of some of these fantastic changes:
- 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 (but these all happened):
- 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 had terrific support from others.
Supporters via Grants (£1998 total)
Supporters via Gifts (est £4600 value)
Allowed retrieval of goods before demolition of unwanted buildings
Supporters via Graft (est £3500 value)
Our Own Fundraising
Massive thanks to everyone who 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 helped turn dreams into a reality!
