[57north-discuss] [57north-announce] New space options (not terrible at all - disregard old one pls)

[Doc Ocassi]

Thank you Ed.

I think the access to the space and that it is easier for disable access
is a great thing, which should hopefully boost membership.

The only issue I have is money as I am currently embarking on education
and money is the one thing I will have to watch, have we factored in the
possible service costs to realise the possible increase in membership.

If this decision goes ahead I be happy will help with lugging,
transport, and any other service for the move, that is one thing I can
easily supply.



On 23/02/16 23:57, Edward Watson wrote:
> 
> *Sent on behalf of the 57North Board of Directors*
> 
> Dear 57N members, visitors and followers
> 
> As you may know, your directors have been collecting options around
> moving to a
> larger space. Our limiting factor has been our relatively low income in a
> pretty expensive city. Recently, we've been looking into a local unit
> (half a
> large room) on George Street above the Eco Hub shop.
> 
> * The good parts:
> 
>     - The unit itself is half a first floor room, roughly the same floor area
>       as our present space but with more height (good for taller storage). It
>       is up a single flight of stairs via a corridor with space for lockers.
>       The unit's rear door leads up from a car park, available after 6pm.
> 
>     - The landlord does not require a deposit and is keen to help and work
>       alongside a group such like us. He has a number of small projects ideas
>       he would offer, with kit, to anyone interested e.g. lighting showroom
>       design, product prototyping and experimenting with fuel cells.
> 
>     - At this location we'd have control of the outside door so we'd have actual
>       24/7 access to the space.
> 
> * The less good parts:
> 
>     - The unit/room requires us to refit it. We would need to add:
> 
>         * more power sockets
>         * network sockets
>         * storage
>         * desks
> 
>       This would have to be done with space volunteers
> 
>     - We might have to start paying for internet connection, we cannot assume
>       our current sponsor will transfer our account. We are looking into this
>       but safer to assume we will lose this.
> 
>     - The unit is more expensive to rent and the rate will increase as time
>       goes on.  It is an extra £45 per month initially compared to our current rate and   
>       increases by £70 ontop in 6 months, then by another £50 ontop of that nearer to
>       2018. This does not include any utilities.
> 
> We are only just about meeting our present costs, therefore we would need to
> significantly increase our income prior to moving and have to maintain
> it once
> we move.
> 
> The directors propose we should only consider such a move if we can:
> 
>     (a) increase our income by an additional £120/month on top of the current,
>         which will provide us with enough income for approx. 7 months under new
>         space rent/electric/internet
> 
>     (b) gather enough interest from members to actually perform the move.
> 
> Addressing (a), one proposal is to ask members for sustained monthly pledges on
> top of their usual rate over the next 7 month period totalling £120/month of
> additional income. Meeting this for the next 7 months would give us breathing
> room to increase membership and reach for funding. 
> 
> For point (b), we suggest a separate show of hands for people who can
> commit time, tools, transport and possibly money for materials. It would be
> a great group project for those that are keen.
> 
> Comments only please at this stage. If we proceed, we'll arrange for pledges to
> received privately. Please either reply to this email or contact the directors
> directly with comments and feedback, using the email below.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> The 57North Board
>  57north-ctte-private at lists.57north.co
> <mailto:57north-ctte-private at lists.57north.co>
> 
> 
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