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A new rebuild
The building itself is where it looks like we’re going to have to concentrate next in our endless task of sorting things out.
Since our last fundraiser in 2016, we’ve managed to mostly keep on top of things, with the building collective of member groups (Freedom, Haven, AF, NBTA, Dog Section and ASS) sharing the costs.
This year however has affected us as much as anyone. Rates and electricity prices particularly are proving difficult just as we need to be thinking about some more serious repair work.
So it looks like we’re going to need to do a fundraiser for the first time in a fair few years. Some of the items we’ll be looking at include:
- Fixing the windows and frames
- Sorting out the fascia, gutters, and water damage on the back wall
- Stair and floorboard repairs
- Shutter fixes
- A proper winter heating system
Alongside more decorative stuff like installing nicer floors, tidying various surrounds that have decayed or not been finished previously, etc.
The windows and walls in particular are likely to be an expensive fix, and our aim will be to raise £15,000.
The good news is that we have already secured a bit of outside funding, and thanks to a small legacy from Brian Biggins, who sadly died last year, we will have some money available to put into it ourselves.
The building at 84B Whitechapel High Street is, as anyone who’s visited knows, held up as much by its dreams as its bricks. But we do need the latter, so please do donate! |
