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Hounslow Community Resource Centre Project
HCN General Meeting, 12th June 2013
HCRC Project Update - Overview
• Community engagement summary
• Theories of Change
• Feasibility Report - CAN recommendations
• Project Timeline & LBH approvals
• Design Layout & Facilities
• Expressions of interest
Community Engagement - Summary
• Evidence of demand for affordable, appropriate/fit-for-purpose premises with range of meeting, training, & 1-2-1 interview/consulting rooms– confidentiality/privacy requirements essential for 1-2-1 rooms– price, location, space & end of lease are key drivers
• Strong interest in new shared premises in borough– recognition of potential benefits e.g. better premises & amenities,
network & brand effects, improved service outreach & social impact
• Hounslow town centre preferred location– due to transport links– accessible to core beneficiaries / end users
Theories of Change
Theories of Change
Theories of Change
CAN recommendations• Importance of long term affordable flexible office space solutions
for VCSE to operate & deliver services effectively• Viable central location - Treaty Centre, Hounslow
– Maximising use & social value of an existing community asset– Synergies & potential collaborative working between Resource Centre
organisations, Library & Adult Education Services– Excellent transport links and potential to increase number of local resident &
visitors into town centre• Partner/contract with existing community premises provider to
manage the Resource Centre – Best means of ensuring positive value outcome of infrastructure investment– Importance of capacity, skills , resources & benefit of proven track record– Cost efficiencies & benefits of economies of scale
HCRC Project Timeline• Stage 1: Feasibility Study
– CAN Feasibility Report to LBH -16th April 2013– LBH review of Feasibility Report & draft Cabinet Report– LBH decision to proceed to Stage 2: Development - 9th July 2013
If approved,
• Stage 2: Development [projected timescale]– Site refurbishment design, & tender docs preparation – May/June – Tenders invited – 15th July 2013– Building/Refurbishment works & ICT install – Sept 2013 to March 2014– Centre Management provider contracted by LBH – Sept 2013– HCRC Launch - early March 2014
Resource Centre DesignKey elements of design specification:
• Shared facilities, range of meeting rooms• Reception area with sufficient waiting area capacity• One entrance• Event friendly layout• Break out area• Neutral aesthetic
– Important VCSE can retain their own organisational identity• Quality detailing• Flexible/adjustable layout• Separate IT facilities but an integrated infrastructure
Design Layout
• 100 desk space– Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB), Volunteer Centre & Hounslow Community Support Services incl. Hate
Crime Unit• Virtual office solutions
– Registered address– Hot-desking & meeting room hire
• Training & Board Rooms– 3 large meeting rooms; 2 open out to 1 with @ 30 person capacity– Potential access to Adult Education Classrooms
• Interview / Counselling (1-2-1) Rooms– 12 small interview/1-2-1 meeting rooms
• Shared resources– Reception & Post room (network copiers)– Tea point / break out area
Resource Centre Facilities
Interested in taking space?
• To find out more or register your potential interest in space at the Resource Centre contact Kirstin:email: [email protected] or tel: 020 7250 8039
• Formal expression of interest to guarantee space– Following LBH final approval organisations will be able to register a formal expression of
interest E.g. Intent to Licence to Occupy agreement
Expressions of interest
Any Questions?
For further information:
Kirstin Rosse: [email protected] t: 020 7250 8039
Katherine Tomkinsone: [email protected] t: 020 8583 2208
